Monday, September 22, 2008

Men's Ministry Day

Thought it an amazing start to my weekend. Fellowship with the men of my church. Listening to Pastor Jamie speak of setting priorities in my life helped me to realize that setting a plan sets direction and having direction helps accomplish goals.
So easy to get side tracked doing and doing is not always productive.
Golfing was very enjoyable a time. Playing better ball actually allowed me to focus on the value of teamwork and knowing that you could count on another to be there to rescue you from a bad shot. Life tends to be that way if we allow it to be. Our brothers will be there to count on in times of need and error. By having this community around us we are able to do things that would be much more difficult alone.
Very glad to be surrounded by great Christian mentors, friends, and loved ones.


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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so as one man sharpens another.

Men's ministry is a explosive growth area in my life right now. Tim and I have decided to study a devotional book called " is it warfare, lord teach me to stand" by kay Arthur. We are planning to meet at 6 am every Monday to talk about our weeks study.
Seems that the Lord is working with this mission or two member group may me growing to six men. This is very special. Feels like the ability for us to spread fruit is starting. This is one of the first times that I truly feel that God is allowing me to have the confidence to stand for Him. Praise be to Him. All glory from this mission will be from Him. May I be an effective servant to his word.



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Sunday, September 7, 2008

Pittsburgh

Dad, Charlie and andy joined me for the weekend at the steelers game. Paul got us rooms at the Hilton where the team stays and Dad has been able to see a few players.
Cool night eating on the southside at fat daddys resturant and having way too much food and I left most of it on my plate. Did tons of walking all over this section of pittsburgh.
Walked to see Jerone Bettis grill and walking back saw the fireworks up close and personal.

It was great to see the excitement in my dad to see some of the players. Paul was able to get Heath miller, marvel, and Hines ward to sign a banner for Charlie.

Didn't sleep real well. Dad can really snore it up. He feels so bad about it. Of course we smile and forgive.

Off to the stadium.






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Saturday, September 6, 2008

Men In Christ

Started meeting with a couple of men from my small group this morning. We are going to be studying from the book "a measure of a man" by Gene Getz.
This morning we met and talked about our journey in life and the things that shaped who we are today. Amazing the differences and the similar paths we travelled. We all had a mainline church upbringing mine Luthern




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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

On The Bay

What a beautiful day. We got a gift that the boat was available today and we invited the friends and the family. It great to relax and talked and laughed.
The biggest conversation was started because of the book "The world without us". This book is a theorical essay on what would occur if humans disappeared all at once and suddenly.
Discussing have been surrounding my free time about noahs ark, dinosaurs, carbon dating, evolution of certain species, etc. So many options it causes great debate. Seems that it is another way to learn when we can think deeper than our own perceived intellectual depth. Really enjoy the conversation though never sure when or where or for that matter what to research deeper.


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On The Bay

What a beautiful day. We got a gift that the boat was available today and we invited the friends and the family. It great to relax and talked and laughed.
The biggest conversation was started because of the book "The world without us". This book is a theorical essay on what would occur if humans disappeared all at once and suddenly.
Discussing have been surrounding my free time about noahs ark, dinosaurs, carbon dating, evolution of certain species, etc. So many options it causes great debate. Seems that it is another way to learn when we can think deeper than our own perceived intellectual depth. Really enjoy the conversation though never sure when or where or for that matter what to research deeper.


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Monday, September 1, 2008

Labor Day Sunday

Awoke this morning to a peace that seems special on the water. As I arose and saw the sun reflecting on the water it amazed me how anyone could not believe in God. The beauty he has created for us is awesome. Sitting out on the deck this display of the wonderous world comes with a light breeze a little chill and the quietness and peace that seems so hard to get away from here. Times like these make me think harder about living somewhere different, more like this everyday.
Makes me wonder if I would allow it to be special or would we take it for granted. Somehow I believe that having this occaisionally makes more special and wonderous.



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