Pregnant!

[My wife] and I took a pregnancy test on Friday – and we’re pregnant!!! Words can’t describe the joy I feel in that. I do not feel fear at all. I believe that God’s hand is on my life, I know His Holy Spirit is working through me and I will continue to do my part. Because of this, I believe that God will provide in a manner according to His will and plan for our lives. I do not need material wealth, although this has been a struggle for me – wanting to provide for my family, when really it’s God who provides for us. My desire is for wealth of love and experience of God in my and my family’s life – there’s nothing more important. I am completely comfortable living a modest life for the sake of closeness to God and Christ. I trust in His plan.

Experiencing God

Experiencing God is a critical book to review on a consistent basis (highlights).

In His Footsteps

Thank you Lord, for answering my prayers and bringing light to my questions and concerns.

I pray that I would abhor that which God abhors.

Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God
– Bob Pierce (quoted within Experiencing God)

Please show me the ways in which I may adjust my life to you, oh Lord, and grant me the strength and courage to obey.

Blame

If you want to blame someone for putting Jesus on the cross, blame me… it’s my sins that put him there.
– Chuck Smith

Sitting / Standing

Teachers sat… heralds stood

The Greatest Deception

“The greatest deception of Satan is convincing the world he doesn’t exist.”
– Mark Twain

First Base

I am truly thankful that I have studied Hebrews recently. It’s shown me part of God’s word which I believe that many Christians may not really understand or pay attention to – that being saved is “first base”.

I pray that God would sanctify me and that I would one day be glorified as a joint heir with Christ. Amen.

5 Crowns promised from Bema Seat judgments

1. Crown of Life – for those who have suffered for His sake
2. Crown of Righteousness – for those who loved His appearing
3. Crown of Glory – for those who feed the flock
4. Crown of Incorruption – for those who press on steadfastly
5. Crown of Rejoicing – for those who win souls

Planning

It seems that the Holy Spirit is really leading me recently to recognize God’s will and teach me that I don’t have to have everything all planned out when I truly trust God.

What Saves?

Our faith in Christ doesn’t save us… Christ does!!! – Charles Spurgeon