Fresh moments. . .

The cool thing about blogs is that they do not always have to be so formal. Just some random thoughts here.

I am re-reading the Gospel of John. I am doing this very slowly and enjoying every last drop. The miracles that Jesus did in the Gospel of John have just affirmed more than ever that He is a 21st Century Jesus for me. How about you?

I love DVR. I had a CONNECT LEADERS meeting last night so I used my DVR to record the first show in the new season of BURN NOTICE. I know that I am weird but I enjoy that show. Not as much as 24 but I have to wait till the new season of it comes out on DVD since I just cannot watch it from week to week. Soon there will be another 24 marathon for Connie and I.

I am totally looking forward to our first service in our new building. Come see us if you can 3838 - 50th St. Lubbock, TX.

I am so proud of my children. All three of them Jeff (29), Denae (26), & Lance (24). They are all serving God and married to great spouses. They are all trying to live their dream.

I hope that you are living in the FOG (favor of God) Psalms 5:12

Blessings,
Ed

Now Faith Is . . .

Hebrews 11:13 (New King James Version)
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them,[a] embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1. Faith can see the promise.

2. Faith is persuaded of the promise.

3. Faith embraces the promise.

4. Faith confesses the promise.

Let's possess the land!

Ed

Be encouraged today.

Criticism

Criticism is something we all experience. I just had this pop out of my mouth in a phone conversation that I was having with a pastor friend of mine who is going through some stuff. I know that I am not this smart so I give the Holy Spirit all the credit. We all have heard this thought before. When criticism comes eat the meat and throw away the bones. Keep that which makes us grow and throw away all that does not make us grow. Here is what I added. Sometimes we choose to eat the bones and that stuff will tear you up on the inside (bitterness, anger, unforgiveness). Let's just stick to the meat because if we can do that we will grow and the other stuff (bones / anger, etc.) stunts our growth.

Peace,
Ed