faces

Have you taken time lately to look into the faces of those in the grocery store, at Walmart or the mall...be careful not to stare they may call the police. Seriously though, people are hurting. This past weekend I was out doing the shopping thing and I was overwhelmed at the emptiness in so many people's faces.

My prayer is that God will never allow me to become use to the empty look on the faces of so many in my community.

"Healthy people don't need a doctor--sick people do. I have come to call sinners, not those who think they are already good enough." Mark 2:17 NLT

We can't get comfortable...there are too may sin sick people.

take the next hill

One week left at my current church and then I'm a bi-vocational church planter....launcher. I've got my carpet cleaning business ready to roll, as a matter of fact I've done two cleaning jobs already. Over the next few months I will focus on my business and do ground work for the new church.
I was at Walmart last night and I just marveled at the great need...so many people hurting and in need of a relationship with the Savior. 80 % of churches in Canada are stagnate or in decline. Church at the Falls will be positioned to make a difference in lives and to encourage and equip other planters. Canada will be impacted only after churches get the big picture and realize we need to step up planting and roll out a bunch of churches.Let's take the next hill for Him.

mother's day

Happy Mother's Day! Here's some thoughts about my mom...

I know that my mom prays for me and loves me even if no one else does...and I do know there are others. The point is, mom is always there. There to listen and encourage, there to say a kind word and there to believe in me (even when I'm a little off my rocker). Thanks mom for modeling Jesus for me.
The really great part about my life is that I not only have a mom who fits the above description, but I also have a wonderful wife who is all of the above to my children.
I think the following verse sums it up best for both my mom and wife.
"Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!" Proverbs 31:28-29 NLT

life and hurt go together

One thing I have learned in my life, hurt happens. Hurt happens by the ignorance of others, hurt happens when others purposely hurt, hurt happens when others have no idea they are caused hurt, hurt happens because we do dumb things, hurt happens because we live in a fallen world. I'm reminded that, when my Savior hung on the cross his heart broke. You know...why should I marvel when at times my heart hurts. My heart is far from breaking like my Savior's did, but none the less there are times when this world throws stuff our way. What do we do when this happens...remember that the Savior who lay in the grave, broken hearted and all, rose on the third day. There is hope, there is healing and there is a reason that each of us presses on. Jesus Jesus Jesus...the greatest name of all. So many need to hear about Him. There is hope for the broken hearted.

Please know that I do not minimize any hurt you may be going through, but what other hope do we have outside of Jesus?

faith

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Another week has flown by and steps are being taken to set up my carpet cleaning business. My hope and prayer is that this business will not only provide the financial support for my church launch, but will also be a way to serve people and connect with the community. Wow! I just can't get my head around how all this will come to pass,(I mean I have planned and thought it through) but ultimately it's about faith. God has a good plan for my life and for Church at the Falls, my responsibility is to take steps of faith each day. Steps that seek Him and follow his plan. Will there be mistakes along the way? Yes. Will there be challenges? Yes. Will there be incredible God moments? Yes. Will there be lives impacted? Yes.
Again, it's God's plan, God's time and His church. I need to keep that focus... because fear, doubt and humanity can crowd in regularly.

Church at the Falls is about real people and real faith...God's working on that in my own life:-)

busy busy

It's 11:20 pm and the day has just blasted by. I did my training today for my carpet cleaning business, that went real well. Getting ready to do the bi-vocational bit as I head toward planting. Lots on my mind, just trying to slow down and hear God. I have the tendency to run ahead too quick and then of course I have to slow down and do some listening.

Thanks for those that are praying and helping. One day closer to launching Church at the Falls.

got a cold

I guess I caught a cold...started feeling kinda crumby yesterday and feel even worse today. You know, having a cold reminds me how human I am and how much I need God. I'll get over this cold, but one thing I couldn't get over on my own was the sickness that all humans have. That is the sickness that sin placed upon mankind. The good news....God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son to die for all of us and pay the price for our sin. That means if we individually accept that payment, our sin sickness is taken care of. Not to say we won't struggle with sin any longer, but we will have payment made by Jesus that will forgive every sin...past, present and future. My cold will come to pass in a few days, but I trust it is just another little reminder of how much people need God and that without Him we are a mess.