In our journey of life we are going to come to many crossroads in which we have to decide if we dare to be different. We are going to be face with tough situations where we are going to have to ask ourselves are going to settle for mediocrity. Today I had the opportunity to go to a church that is set apart.
Today I went to Lifechurch.TV, which is pastored by Craig Groeschel. The first thing I noticed as soon as I stepped out of the door of the car was music. The thing that caught my ear is that it was secular music. As I began to get closer to the entrance I noticed an excitement about what was going on inside. This place wanted to see the lost come inside and see what was going to happen. This place was different.
As the service began and just as all my hopes and dream became reality, this church truly was different. I knew this body of believers understands what it is to be a true Christ follower. I felt they had grasped the concept of understanding the very breath of God, which is loving people.
Are you going to go, embrace the lost world for the cause of Christ. The world is searching for a place to be accepted and a place to call their own. I dare you to be different. I dare you to be who God called you to be, not what others are asking you to do. I dare you to allow God guide your mind and not let tradition consume who you are. I dare you to be Different.
Keep Dreaming
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Church Done With A Smile
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend a dynamic churche in the Dallas area, and this church is all about the weekend. On Saturday night we headed out to Fellowship Church in Grapevine, where Ed Young is the senior pastor. If you have know me for any length of time, you know I follow Ed Young and admire his creative thought.
As I pulled into the campus and then proceeded to walk in the main meeting space, all I could see were smiles. All I could see is people excited about being a Christ follower. All I could see was the greeters, the parking attendants, and the ushers all smiles to know they are serving something far greater than what is seen. And as the drones of people began to flood the 5000 seat room, once again I saw people united with a smile.
As the service began, I was overtaken with emotion. Just to have to opportunity to be in this place, with all these smile, serving the One and Only Jehovah, took me to a place I will soon never forget. The thought I pose to myself is " Am I all smiles about Jesus Christ?"
Church and Christian I think it is time that we take a deeper examination of who we are in Christ, and understand that we must show off Christ the best we can, at whatever cost.
What makes you smile?
Keep Dreaming
As I pulled into the campus and then proceeded to walk in the main meeting space, all I could see were smiles. All I could see is people excited about being a Christ follower. All I could see was the greeters, the parking attendants, and the ushers all smiles to know they are serving something far greater than what is seen. And as the drones of people began to flood the 5000 seat room, once again I saw people united with a smile.
As the service began, I was overtaken with emotion. Just to have to opportunity to be in this place, with all these smile, serving the One and Only Jehovah, took me to a place I will soon never forget. The thought I pose to myself is " Am I all smiles about Jesus Christ?"
Church and Christian I think it is time that we take a deeper examination of who we are in Christ, and understand that we must show off Christ the best we can, at whatever cost.
What makes you smile?
Keep Dreaming
Friday, August 15, 2008
The Alpha of my Blogging Experience
Well here it goes world,
As I begin to think about what should come of my first blog, all I can do is think of beginnings. To begin something is to take a risk, put yourself out there, and to expose yourself for whom you may truly be or not.
Today was one of those times where I had to look back at the beginning. Twelve years ago today I began my journey as a Christ follower. I have examined where I have been and where I am going, and am truly thankful for that moment where I realized that Christ must be the center of my life. Its not always been the right relationship where I was following God, but because of His loving grace, Christ always accepts me were I was. And for that, all I can do is give my life.
Beginnings also take you to a place of uncertainty and puts in a place to solely trust Christ for your every need. For now, I am in Ft. Worth, Texas at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I am truly humbled by the opportunity to be here and to be under such a blanket of greatness. I have been in complete amazement of what God is doing in my life. Don't ever forget that Christ thrives on your uncertainty because He knows what is certain.
The ugly side of beginnings is there almost always is an end. For me last Sunday night was ugly. When I left my family and the students at PL I have grown to love, I never thought it would be this hard. It was a tough time and for me it still is but I know one thing, as time progresses the students I have grown to love will go out start their own beginnings.
We all have to start somewhere, so what do you need to begin?
Keep Dreaming
As I begin to think about what should come of my first blog, all I can do is think of beginnings. To begin something is to take a risk, put yourself out there, and to expose yourself for whom you may truly be or not.
Today was one of those times where I had to look back at the beginning. Twelve years ago today I began my journey as a Christ follower. I have examined where I have been and where I am going, and am truly thankful for that moment where I realized that Christ must be the center of my life. Its not always been the right relationship where I was following God, but because of His loving grace, Christ always accepts me were I was. And for that, all I can do is give my life.
Beginnings also take you to a place of uncertainty and puts in a place to solely trust Christ for your every need. For now, I am in Ft. Worth, Texas at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I am truly humbled by the opportunity to be here and to be under such a blanket of greatness. I have been in complete amazement of what God is doing in my life. Don't ever forget that Christ thrives on your uncertainty because He knows what is certain.
The ugly side of beginnings is there almost always is an end. For me last Sunday night was ugly. When I left my family and the students at PL I have grown to love, I never thought it would be this hard. It was a tough time and for me it still is but I know one thing, as time progresses the students I have grown to love will go out start their own beginnings.
We all have to start somewhere, so what do you need to begin?
Keep Dreaming
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