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Thought for the Week

The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the other finds an excuse
Author Unknown

Catching up

I just finished one of the books I was trying to read for last year's goals. Good book by Edwin Rafael McManis, pastor of Mosaic. This one was titled "Seizing Your Divine Moment" he spoke about making the most of every opportunity that God put's before you, because who knows where it might lead you. Very inspiring I even sent one to a friend of mine. Well on to the rest of the list.
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Level 4

I read an editorial today in Mission Frontiers regarding evangelism and reaching level 4 which requires "Biblical Integrity". Integrity is seriously lacking in today's world not to mention Biblical Integrity amongst those who claim to trust and believe the bible. The author states that it is not just signing Glory Glory Glory but demonstrating it. It's when we make our work our ministry and our ministry our work that we reach that level of demonstrating the glory of God. I feel that one of the areas I need to work on continually is seeing my work as God would see it, that is has a purpose greater than just bringing home the bacon. It was a good inspiring editorial to start the year with. I'm glad I picked it up.

The beginning of a three month remodel. 

The remodel...

Who would have thought that adding four feet to a kitchen would have taken as long as it did. Three months into the project my wife finally looked at me and said "maybe we bit off more than we can chew" Isn't that the story of our lives though wsee something and say "No Problem" then half way into it we realize what have I done. Sometimes I feel the same way about being a dad , I look at the three children that God has given me and I wonder what have I done., what a huge responsiblity. Without Christ it would be impossible to be a dad and to lead these kids in the truth.

Breaking Ground

This year I've decided to take action. Rather than thinking about something for an extra length of time and saying should I or shouldn't I, I'm going to do it. Our world is changing fast and I will either be changed by it or be an agent of change for it. The thought of blogging has intrigued me especially this in "The year of the Blog" as many magazines have dubbed it. So I've desided to try my hand at it, focusing on issues related to being a dad as well as political and social issues that effect us as people and families.