Mar 2008
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30.03.08 14:12 Filed in: Life
I want to talk about some things God created that I
am thankful for... The Office, Chili’s
Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers, The Nintendo
Wii, Vanilla Chai, & of course The
Green Bay Packers. (Ok, we are in AR, I’ll give
it to you--The Razorbacks--even when they
lose...badly.) How about this--SPRING! I
am thankful that God created spring. If you
haven’t noticed, maybe you’ve been in a cave, or a
classroom or office with no windows that feels like a
cave. Spring is upon us. And that is
really amazing being in the Natural State. I
love being outside. God's creation is beautiful
isn't it? I am amazed at the limitless beauty,
not too mention creativity, that our earth possesses.
All created by God.
Maybe you don't really believe that God created everything or maybe you just haven't thought about it that much. To me it's not science or religion. Rather science only proves that something so complex couldn't happen by accident. Many Christians make the mistake of brushing off science as anti-God. I don't know what could convince me more of His presence, seeing His creation or seeing the details of how perfectly everything fits together.
If you haven't read it Genesis 1 out of the Message is very powerful. The Bible goes on to talk about how God was strolling through the garden of Eden and called out for Adam asking, "Where are you?" It's almost as if Adam stood God up and God was like, "Dude, thought we were supposed to hang out."
SEE GOD CREATED THIS EARTH AND EVERYTHING IN IT FOR YOU. But it was meant to be shared. I love going out in the woods alone, but you know what is even more amazing? Going on a hike with my wife or my friends or more importantly spending time with God. Creation was designed to be an environment that built relationships. Particularly that of the created and the Creator. THROUGH WHAT WAS CREATED WE SEE OUR CREATOR. We see his love, his glory, his creativity, his complexity... We see his characteristics. (Ro. 1:19-20 & Ps. 19:1-7). THIS EXPERIENCE CAUSES US TO REFLECT. Many of my most memorable experiences with God have been out in the middle of what he has created.
I want to encourage you... on the next nice day where you have some free time. Go outside, take a deep breathe, and get lost in what He created for you. Experience His characteristics and reflect on that experience. [I posted a video I found on youtube. It is a brief clip of BBC's Planet Earth which is utterly unbelievable. It's only 4 minutes long, watch it if you have time.] CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
Maybe you don't really believe that God created everything or maybe you just haven't thought about it that much. To me it's not science or religion. Rather science only proves that something so complex couldn't happen by accident. Many Christians make the mistake of brushing off science as anti-God. I don't know what could convince me more of His presence, seeing His creation or seeing the details of how perfectly everything fits together.
If you haven't read it Genesis 1 out of the Message is very powerful. The Bible goes on to talk about how God was strolling through the garden of Eden and called out for Adam asking, "Where are you?" It's almost as if Adam stood God up and God was like, "Dude, thought we were supposed to hang out."
SEE GOD CREATED THIS EARTH AND EVERYTHING IN IT FOR YOU. But it was meant to be shared. I love going out in the woods alone, but you know what is even more amazing? Going on a hike with my wife or my friends or more importantly spending time with God. Creation was designed to be an environment that built relationships. Particularly that of the created and the Creator. THROUGH WHAT WAS CREATED WE SEE OUR CREATOR. We see his love, his glory, his creativity, his complexity... We see his characteristics. (Ro. 1:19-20 & Ps. 19:1-7). THIS EXPERIENCE CAUSES US TO REFLECT. Many of my most memorable experiences with God have been out in the middle of what he has created.
I want to encourage you... on the next nice day where you have some free time. Go outside, take a deep breathe, and get lost in what He created for you. Experience His characteristics and reflect on that experience. [I posted a video I found on youtube. It is a brief clip of BBC's Planet Earth which is utterly unbelievable. It's only 4 minutes long, watch it if you have time.] CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
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Life Happens
14.03.08 15:47 Filed in: Life
So much has
happened since my last post. I have been on the road
pretty consistently through all of February and so
far in March. We also had mcremixlife where students
came to visit MCRemix the
discipleship training school I run. I am currently
in Bulgaria as I write this. The main reason I
have not been able to post is that I dislocated my
shoulder for the second time and have been
somewhat incapacitated. I have an appointment this
Wednesday so I would greatly appreciate your
prayers as I will probably have to have surgery to
repair my shoulder so I can continue my active (by
active I really mean competitive)
lifestyle.
I will post the next few days on some of my thoughts about being in Bulgaria. It has been a wonderful trip and the Lord has given me some very memorable experiences--some of which I pray I never forget. Tomorrow I will be speaking at a youth leader seminar for youth pastors and leaders from all around the area of Bulgaria's capitol city, Sofia. I will share some of my notes from my first session as to allow for some feedback and interaction.
I will post the next few days on some of my thoughts about being in Bulgaria. It has been a wonderful trip and the Lord has given me some very memorable experiences--some of which I pray I never forget. Tomorrow I will be speaking at a youth leader seminar for youth pastors and leaders from all around the area of Bulgaria's capitol city, Sofia. I will share some of my notes from my first session as to allow for some feedback and interaction.