A pastors kid who is now a dad of three, running a business, an entrepreneur, and loves physical challenges talking about leadership, marriage, and whatever life throws at us.
Psalm 139:13-14
Genesis 1:27-28
You were created and have identity in Christ Alone. It is the evil spirits that want you to find you identity in anything but Christ in order to put you in a world of chaos. All things of this world are empty. There is freedom in only One.
Journal Entry from 4/5/2003As we read another journal entry from over 20 years ago, this one hit home. Scripture is never ending. It is always challenging me. God is always speaking no matter how many years later I decided to pursue Him. 2 Corinthians 12:9-11#journal #scripture #bible #menneedmen #spiritualjourney
Today we take a random look at my journal entry from April 4, 2003...20 years ago. It's crazy how the Lord has really put this passion on my heart a lot in the last few years and starting to take shape more and more over the last few weeks.
I started really pursuing Jesus 20 years ago. At that time I was shown how to study the Word of God and reflect on it. I thought it would be fun to review some of these old journals to see where God had me back then compared to where I am at today. I hope this blesses you as much as it blesses me.
As we continue to lack leadership and allow our emotions to make policy, the mental illness and problems of this country will continue to rise. We need leaders to step up, be wise, and lead with boldness.
I always thought about how I used to be a slave to sin, but once I gave my life to Christ I'm free from that. Which we are, but I have never really mediated about the fact that now I'm a slave to righteousness and Christ in me. I just transferred from one owner to the next. I transferred from being a slave controlled by brokenness, sin, lust, greed, pride, and the evilness of this world. All these things controlled me and dictated my every move hoping I would be destroyed. Now I'm a slave to Christ and a hope, life, righteousness, peace, joy and so much more. I haven't got all my thoughts together yet, but I love where it is heading.
While I was stuck in my room with RONA, hating every bit of isolation, I asked God what is the deal with this whole thing? After a week, I read the book of Joel and found some answers. I would love to hear your feedback and thoughts. 1. Things will happen you can not control. 2. Learn from it and teach it. 3. Fast. Humble yourself. Ask the Lord. Give Him your heart. 4. What lessons are there for me to learn and grow from? 5. Only refuge one can find is in the Lord. 6. Blessings always come. The Lord is always working. #covid #rona #bible #truth #thoughtfullife #changeyourheart
Fear will isolate you and take your eyes off of what you really should be focusing on.
Update on the #jiujitsu journey. A #funnystory. And talking about #time and #consistency and how that brings about #success. #health #believer #fitdad #growthmindset #health
By running from your discomforts you stop the opportunity for growth. And because of that what if you miss the opportunity to become more and be more?
We are often living lives that we thought we should be living instead of soaring like the eagles we are designed to be.
As someone who was and always have been driven by performance and image the realization of the impact of Grace on my life is what set me free.
The first episode. Really just trying this thing out and hope to get more into it. We will be talking about leadership, marriage, jiu jitsu, health, working out, and just getting real. I want to learn and grow and hopefully we all can get a little better as we pursue our purpose together.