Why I Blog

I Blog for God. For if not for him I would not be content with my life. I give it all to him. So this blog may not be everything you are looking for, but it will be for his glory and it will be his words to me. I try to throw in a little humor here and there after all, he gave that to me as well. Hope your not thinking that your going to find the answers to all things here. But I hope you do get a nugget to hold on too. And believe me it's not going to be eloquent! and I can guarantee very little wisdom!! I hope everyone has wonderful weekend.

1 Corinthians 1:17

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

You see I really connect with Paul. I would describe my experience, my rebirth much like Saul. During bible study a few months back we began reading Acts and I found myself unable to put it down. I need to tell the whole story as it was a real eye opener for me. The Bible study assignment in June was Acts. I was going on a business trip that week so of course I packed my study bible in my backpack for the plane ride to read. (I get extremely nervous on take off so reading the bible really has put me at ease.) So I started Acts 1 and I couldn't put the book down! I was so immersed in the story, it was fantastic! So we landed I drove to my hotel, checked in and instead of getting my work material ready for the next day I had to open the Bible and continue reading. It was like there was nothing else that mattered and I was totally engrossed in the words. It was truly an amazing feeling. I read Acts and most of Romans that night and no sleep. It was incredible because I was not tired in the least bit it was like, this is your assignment. I was completely on auto-pilot those two days. So no sleep it is 6:00 am, I get up out of the chair, get showered, go to my business meetings wide awake fully alert and focused on business. In the back of my head though I can hear him telling me "do what you have to do and then you can read tonight." So needless to say I was excited the whole day. I finished my meetings and I was even polite enough to ask the customer to dinner but fortunately they declined. So I headed back to the hotel and started reading where I left off. Again I was completely immersed there was nothing that could take my attention away from my task. By the next morning I had read Roman's, Corinthians 1 and 2, Galatians, and Ephesians, and on the flight home Colossians and Timothy. By The Way, I don't remember much of the flight home or really how I got to the airport. I just remember being focused on reading these incredible stories. Upon my return home I was refreshed and relaxed and it was like I had a complete understanding of what Paul went through and the trials he faced during his missions and the importance of accepting what Christ has laid out for us. I also noticed that Paul didn't get his instructions all at once it was given to him as he went along. I can just imagine how difficult that must have been to just follow blindly at times and just waiting for the answers to come from God. The anxiety, frustration, nervousness, the impatience we have as man. At the same time I can imagine the comfort in knowing that the answers would be provided, that the path was already laid down for him to follow. That must have provided him with comfort, joy, and a sense of inner (and Outer) peace. I feel a strong bond with Paul in how the Lord came to him and guided him. I only hope I can serve the Lord as Paul served the Lord with unyielding faith and confidence in the knowledge that he would provide. -- Amen

May God Bestow on Us His Grace

"May God Bestow on Us His Grace"
by Dr. Martin Luther, 1483-1546


1. May God bestow on us His grace,
With blessings rich provide us,
And may the brightness of His face
To life eternal guide us
That we His saving health may know,
His gracious will and pleasure,
And also to the heathen show
Christ's riches without measure
And unto God convert them.

2. Thine over all shall be the praise
And thanks of every nation,
And all the world with joy shall raise
The voice of exultation;
For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord,
Nor suffer sin to flourish;
Thy people's pasture is Thy Word
Their souls to feed and nourish,
In righteous paths to keep them.

3. Oh, let the people praise Thy worth,
In all good works increasing;
The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth,
Thy Word is rich in blessing.
May God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit bless us!
Let all theworld praise Him alone,
Let solemn awe possess us.
Now let our hearts say, Amen.

I Couldn't Resist

I thought this was so good I had to add it! I hope you have a blessed day! And don't tell my boss! :)



Baby got Book!

Bible Study Assistance

I could really use some help. I am in a bible study group at our church (Messiah Lutheran Church) It is a year long bible study that a small group of us have committed to attending. We are obviously coming to the end of the year and the end of the program we have followed this past year. Most of us have expressed interest in continuing to meet and discuss the bible again next year. ALL of us have read the bible, and we have followed a pretty thorough plan of reading this year covering 36 books of the bible. I am looking for some help finding a bible study program of some type that contains Scripture reading, lecture, and group discussion. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

The Light of Life

In him was life, and that life was the light of all people. John 1:4

Jesus came to take the darkness away from the world and lift us from the dead and bring us into the light. The light of eternal life through him.
As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, Eph 2:1
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

I feel so filled with joy that the light filled inside me and dispelled the darkness from my life. (Eph 5:11) I admit that since Christ knocked on the door there have been those times when the devil has tried to gain strength and control over me. He sometimes has worked very hard to sway me these past months. I try but I find I am weak but when I am we all I need to do is call out to the Lord and he fights the devil for me.

I know this probably sounds really corny! I can though feel him with me and I am aware of him in my life and in my heart. I have my moments when I suddenly feel alone or empty for a moment but I say his name and the feeling disappears! I have just recently come to the realization that I truly am different than they way I was only a year ago. The perfect example is that if my wife called me from the other room to help her with something I would often ignore her or if my kids said something to me I would let it slip in one ear and out the other. I now find myself stopping what ever I am doing to help my wife or when my kids want to talk or play or need help with home work I am there to help in anyway I can. Believe me this IS completely different! I know that all the credit is to Jesus. I now sometimes feel very sad at the thought of the years of joy that I missed being with my kids and spending true quality time with them. The light of my life comes from the love I have found in Jesus my Lord and Saviour. -- Amen