The Hunt for the Peace of God

So as Levi and I went on a little hike and hunt today we finally stopped and took a rest by a steam. I was at total peace enjoying watching him have so much fun and sense of adventure on the hike. By the stream, as Levi fiddled with sticks and asked me a few times when we'd see a deer it reminded me of our relationship with Christ. Although Levi typically seems to be a patient kid for his age and he was sitting rather quite in-spite of being little anxious, as adults we can be fidgety and unappreciative of our time with God on any given trek we're on with Him. All the while He is just glad to be on the trek with us; and of course all the while God knows exactly where we're going and watching out for our every move. He even guides our steps, so the Bible says. Today - remember that God enjoys watching you walk with Him. Not necessarily watching you work for him. Be at peace today knowing that God loves you, cares for you and will safely guide you onward in your adventure through life.

Shooting Rabbits & Christianity

Very simple: while rabbit hunting its common to see a rabbit, shoot it, get all excited about hunting rabbits and....... within minutes you're walking through the woods with your gun down to your side while you day dream about lunch. When the next rabbit jumps out in front of you; you miss it. In Christianity, we see God, have a great experience and...... then walk about our week with little hope; and when God moves suddenly in our lives again, we are not prepared for Him and we miss it. The cure? Faith, Hope, Love; Repeat.

A God Moment

A God Moment: The other day my 6 yr. old son asked to help me mop @ the church. He was mopping the bathroom floors and cafe area w/ his ipod on singing the words "Not to us, but to your name be the Glory"...mopping floors. What a teachable remind-able moment for my boy to remind me that everything we do on Earth, even the little things, even to the least of these, even mopping floors or sharing a smile to the cashier or telling the waiter he did a good job: everything we do is for God, not for us. Every action, every good work, every act of faith, all hope - and our hope - is for God to be glorified. As Levi mopped away I stood still & knew HE was God. And today @ Velocity I had another God moment; the kind of moment where God fills us beyond explanation. I hope tomorrow I have another few minutes where time stands still and I am aware of God's presence! Furthermore, I hope you do too! Look for God at every turn in your day, He's there to help you see things clearly!

Christmas: A Story of Faith and Hope

The story of Christmas is a story to remind us that our faith and hope are not in vain. Everything we hope for and believe in as Christians will be revealed to us in full at the appointed time. God made it known through the prophets many thousands of years before Christ was born that there would be a savior for Israel and for all people! Throughout the centuries from when Israel and Judah collapsed to when Christ was born; Jews were made slaves and dispersed to other parts of the world, most doubted and lived without hope, but others hoped yet never saw the Savior in this life. However, the Bible talks of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke chapter 1 who were faithful and found righteous. Because of their faithfulness, God sent them a son in their old age in which they were to name John - that same angel Gabriel then went to Mary and proclaimed the time had come for the Messiah to be born and she would be the mother of the promised Savior! At this time in history, it had been over 700 years since anyone had seen God move or speak. And now the time had come. In your life, don't lose hope. Even when it seems God has not moved or spoke to you. Even if you feel like God doesn't hear you and does not respond to your prayers: At the Appointed Time God will reward you for your faithfulness! Long after others quit serving God, strive to remain faithful because there will be a day when there is no more shame & no more pain. God promises.