some of my favorite things

Some of my favorite things … this week I have been able to enjoy some of my favorite things in all the world. You know, I believe that God intends for us to enjoy life. That is part of the abundance part we heard about in John 10:10.

Remember that our enemy is ready to steal from us all that joy God has given, but God intends for us to know His abundance and His blessings. That does not say God gives us happiness or gives us all we want. He gives joy and abundance.

James 4:6 NASB

But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Last weekend I was part of the Raceway Ministries team serving at the Martinsville Speedway. I enjoy interacting with race fans, but some of the greatest conversations aren’t about racing or the weather. Those conversations are about Jesus.

The outcome of some those conversations have been huge. I talked with a pastor in Indiana who serves Jewish people around the world. I prayed with and talked with a couple from North Carolina going through a very difficult time. I had a long conversation with a man from Canada who travels the world, and this was his first NASCAR race. He is not a Christian but was interested to hear what God is doing here and in Cuba.

There were more. And wow, God is good.

Proverbs 17:6 NLT

Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.

What are my wife and I doing today and this weekend? We are spending time with our grand children. This. Is. Awesome. Love these littles so, so much! Excited to hear their laughs, watch them smile and even to spoil them a bit.

Psalm 105:1 NLT

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.

Last Sunday’s message was one for the books. I mean God showed up in me first and foremost. I get to preach and share His word. That continues to amaze me.

And this next Sunday I get to do that again. It is amazing the doors God opens, the conversations God brings and the people I get to be around.

Literally, these are some of my favorite things… and yes, God is good!

Francis Chan's "Forgotten God" (brand new book)

One of the most powerful preachers, writers and leaders of our time, in my opinion, is Francis Chan. His first book, Crazy Love , revolutionized my thoughts about God's love as well as my interacting with God. Now it is time for a brand new book from Chan being released tomorrow, September 1st. The book is Forgotten God . This is a phenomenal book about the power that Christians and the church can and must tap into. All of it is within the Holy Spirit. Francis talks about the power that was seen in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit began to move among people. It is true that many have avoided or maybe forgotten what the Holy Spirit is all about. And like the Savior who poured out His life and blood so we have reason to rejoice, we were made to lay down our lives and give until it hurts. We are most alive when we are loving and actively giving of ourselves because we were made to do these things. It is when we live like this that the Spirit of God moves and ac...

inspiration from C.S. Lewis

There are many people, past and present, who get our attention by what they write or say or share. For me C.S. Lewis is one of those. He was a prolific writer who continues to grab the attention of thinkers from many different points of view. Lewis first grabbed my attention when I was in 5 th grader, and our teacher, Mrs. Foy, shared The Chronicles of Narnia with our class. It was a powerful time that this dreamer opened doors to thinking like I had never lived before. He wrote of faith, of far off places and of strong figures who found their character rooted deep in God. C.S. Lewis was born in 1898 and died in 1963, 7 years before I was born. It wasn’t until his 30’s that under the influence of his friend Tolkien that he came to be a Christian. He was raised in a traditional church going home, turned away from God as an Atheist in his teen years and through trying to stay away from God and faith returned to God with...

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

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