Last week, I had the opportunity to go an orchestra concert for my eldest boy. It was at that concert that I realized something that may seem fairly obvious but still was impactful. As I listened to the various musical pieces, I thought of how that represents life quite well.

Each of the different instruments have their part to play and sometimes it is beautiful and some times it seems like just a series of notes. But when it all comes together and everyone is playing it is an amazing sound…. Read the rest of this entry »

I am thankful to God that I have the opportunity to be attending the Global Leadership Summit from the Willow Creek Association via satellite. After day 1, I feel like I was trying to drink water from a fire hose.

There was so much good information that I am still processing it all but here are some of the cool “sound bites” from some of the sessions yesterday. Enjoy and let God use them how He may in your life…
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Before we get into the chart of comparing the seals to Matthew 24, I feel I need to explain a bit more my thoughts surrounding the events laid out in Revelation. My goal is not to figure out what is next or what is going to happen when… really my goal is to look at where we are in the world right now and to have an open mind toward how we might connect that to the prophetic scriptures.

Just like others…

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Since the creation of the world, you have loved and cared for us God.Thank you for all that you have provided. Through good times and bad you have always been there and you are with us now. thank you for assuring us that you “will never leave us or forsake us”

Are you seeking to grow in wisdom? If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5 NIV)

The heart of God leans toward us in such a way that we can not deny His caring for us. Always remember that you are beautiful not because of how you look but because of who you are.