Following God II

Our family is at a crossroads job-wise and could use the prayers. We are both searching for the place where God will use each of us and are unsure where He will take us. We are thankful that we have good jobs that take care of our family needs - a lot of people don't even have that. But it's a scary feeling not knowing what is next and yet, still trying to get there. It is also a comforting feeling - a feeling of peace - knowing that God is in control; He knows where we'll be and what we'll do for Him.

We just have to trust in Him to care for us. And keep putting one foot in front of the other. And continue to spend a lot of time on our knees.

Following God

I'm reading through the Old Testament currently, and I can't help but want to scream at the Israelites. Over and over, God tells them what to do and they do differently. Over and over, they are punished because of their disobedience. I think to myself: don't they get it? They have God - WITH them - and yet they continue to do what He doesn't want them to do! I would NEVER disobey like the Israelites if God were that present here in 2006.

But I do.

God is everywhere: inside of me by His Holy Spirit, standing over my shoulder while I'm typing this post, in China where they are probably sleeping right now, in India where our missionaries are currently serving...everywhere. He is with me always, and I'm just like the Israelites. I continue to mess up, then ask for forgiveness, then mess up again the same way as before, then ask for forgiveness.

I'm so glad that God gives us more than one 2nd chance, aren't you? I'm so glad that He gives us His Word to teach us how to live. I'm so glad that He sent His Son - His only Son - to pay the price for all those times I mess up.

Church Signs

These are so creative sometimes. Don't you just love the signs outside of churches? There is one church near my house that has this sign, and I love it:

Beat the Easter rush.
Join us this Sunday!

It's been awhile...

I'm back! Feels good!

Lots of updates as there is a lot going on right now. First, I'm very excited to be starting up a Men's Golf Retreat, working through the Men's Ministry at our church and other churches as well. God is at work, as many doors have been opened recently and this thing has come together. I'm excited to find out what God is going to do at this event, and to see the lives that will be changed as a result of the fun, fellowship, and worship. We're hosting it in Sellersburg, IN. Can't wait!

I'm also beginning to look at national recording artist promotion in 2006. One concert that is in the works is Derek Webb, formerly of Caedmon's Call. The other is to be determined, but I'm looking into Shaun Groves, Nichole Nordeman or Sara Groves (no relation to Shaun!).

It's shaping up to be an exciting 2006! I just wish I could devote my 40+ hours per week to this!