Project Description
I ONLY STARTED WRITING THIS BECAUSE . . .
… Jaclyn couldn’t come with me.
I was introduced to Facebook by a friend when I worked for Cedar Park Church, in Bothell, Washington. It became my ‘journal of choice’ there and gave me a medium with which to share Africa with Jaclyn who could not come with me on this missionary journey we were originally meant to take together.
It was not much later than our employment began at Cedar Park Church, that we were introduced to one of their annual events for which we will be forever grateful. It was also this event, though, which led to Jaclyn not being able to come with me to Africa. The event was Presentation Sunday, which occurs every year on the last Sunday of January. It was a special Sunday service at which they prayed for couples longing to have children who had not been able to conceive.
In a way, you could say, it was there that this journal, this blog, really began.
I pray as you sip your coffee or tea and read whatever inspired you to stop here, that you see a facet of God you have never seen before. I pray you experience your own ‘innovative genesis,’ your own new beginning, in some portion of your life as you see what God has done in ours.
Little Bitty Jars
A brother once remarked that if one were to actually pray the “Lord’s Prayer” it might only take a moment. When Jesus gave the “Lord’s Prayer,” as we call it, He was answering people who didn’t know how to pray at all. The “Lord’s Prayer,” then, might be compared to baby food and may
Repentance
"Repentance" "Repentance is a good thing" "You will show them." "Repentance drives demons away. Those educated demons, it drives them away. " Parts of a prophecy spoken over Jaclyn and I some years back and I think I'm beginning to understand it. I was at Kingdom Men tonight, and as I was worshiping, the
Presence
Present or Presence? "The father knew that one o’clock was the exact time that Jesus had said, “Your son will live.” So the man and all the people who lived in his house believed in Jesus. That was the second miracle Jesus did after coming from Judea to Galilee." - John 4:53-54 Though He
Beyond the Four Walls
From my vantage point I saw Pastor Glen preparing for and then presenting a message our media team recorded during a time of giving. First thing in my heart and mind is I wonder how many others we're reaching through this media. I might be tempted to think that our tithe and offerings are
Disappointment
Ever been disappointed? It's proof you have the capacity to dream. From devotions this morning: "He Cares About You" "When he tasted it, the water had become wine." - John 2:9 “Anyone who is having troubles should pray” - James 5:13 "Have you taken your disappointments to God? You’ve shared them with your neighbor,
Vengeance
It happens, right?You've been in similar circumstances. Allow the Lord to be your rescuer, your deliverer. Release, forgive, and bring no harm to the perpetrator. Trust the Lord. I recently spent time with one of my 'Saul's.' When you allow God to heal your heart, there is a REAL healing. My favorite moment was
Friend
"But Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and strengthened his faith in God." - 1 Samuel 23:16 Now, that's a friend.
Forever
"The LORD does not listen to the wicked,but he hears the prayers of those who do right. Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes. If you listen to correction to improve your life, you will live among the wise. Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.
Fascination
Someone said yesterday that having a child when you're older keeps you younger. I think my favorite part is being facinated with what facinates him. True when we live for others as well, though. "We who are strong in faith should help the weak with their weaknesses, and not please only ourselves. Let each
Homeless
Les and I were originally talking about never being afraid that God would not provide a place, a home, a sense of stability as we trust in Him. He has and will always come through. Then it hit me. I have always had a sense of 'homelessness.' There has always been this sense of
Rocking the Baby
Just read this quote as I compile my notes for tomorrow. "Who is getting more pleasure from this rocking, the baby or me?" - Nancy Thayer Mother's Day reminds me of a prayerful battle through which Jaclyn and I persevered to see God be faithful in the birth of the miraculous Max. We, Jaclyn
Ministry is Messy
Second day going home smelling of alcohol and tobacco. Nate and I went to lunch at Jack in the Box and encountered a young man recently released from prison who was very inebriated and seemed to exhale the f-bomb. That was very eventful, resulting in my car needing to be very thoroughly cleaned last
