Growing

This past Saturday I spent most of the day attending a seminar on The Truth Project sponsored by Focus on the Family. If you have not heard this video series is dedicated to helping believers develop a Biblical world view. I can't wait to go through the video series with Janelle and then we will launch some small group studies. Just the small amount of time that I have spent with the material is helping to reshape my thinking.

Saturday evening I attended a sportman's dinner and Rick Burgess of the Rick and Bubba show was the keynote speaker. He delivered a challenging message that reinforced the changes that the Spirit began with the events earlier in the day.

On Sunday we had a great lesson on Jeremiah that reminded me of the dangers of being lukewarm, thinking that we are religious when we are not. We followed that with worshipping with the Woodbine Family a church that feeds both the physical and spiritual needs of those who attend.

There are times in your life when you can actually see the Spirit moving you and causing you to grow. The scary part of it is waiting to see what the deceiver will do to counter this, but there is hope in knowing that God has provided an escape. What an awesome ride when you see God's hand working in your life.

In Him,

David

Busy Weekends

Last weekend I helped some friends move on Saturday and trimmed our hedges. Sunday was full with Bible study, Worship, mowing the yard, getting cleaned up again for Sunday evening praise, an ice cream "supper" then home.

Today it was mowing, watching some football, letting the boys play in their pool and playing with them.

Next weekend is home to East Tennessee for UT football, visit with extended family and friends.

The final weekend is The Truth Project seminar and a dinner with Rick Burgess speaking.

All these things are good but the time with my family is the best. And sometimes I need to remind myself to slow down and listen for the quiet whisper.

Right now I am cooking dinner and then the boys and I will wrestle....Let's get ready to rumble!

Enjoy your weekend!

In Him,

David

7 Years Ago

Okay, I get an F for originality as Walt brought us this reminder this morning, but wording is my own.

7 years ago tonight I was watching tv and getting ready for a normal week of work. 7 years ago tomorrow was another normal work day. The following morning though, that Tuesday, the world stood still and nothing will ever be the same. That Tuesday 7 years ago was September 11 and in the morning hours terrorists took over several jet liners and attacked America on her own soil. The skies became silent as all plane travel was ceased in the U.S. That day people started showing up at churches and synagogues to pray because they did not know where else to turn.

7 years ago Friday, all business on Wall Street and on Capital Hill stopped as the President called for a National Day of Prayer. 7 years ago one week from now, church buildings were filled up as in no other time in my memory. People turned to God because they realized they could not depend on themselves or their government to provide everything they need.

We mourned those who died needlessly 7 years ago on Tuesday, but we neglect those who are dying hopelessly around us every day. Yes, I am writing to myself here. How can we mourn the tragedy that occurred 7 years ago and ignore the hope provided 2,000 years ago? 7 years ago that tragedy was like a prophet of Israel calling the people to repent and like Israel, some remained faithful but many forgot the lessons learned 7 years ago. What lessons do you carry with you from 7 years ago?

In Him,

David