"Back to walking"

I am going on a trip for a week and will be back to blog on April 5. Hopefully and prayerfully, I will gain insight and depth to share. Happy Spring to all!!!

Dan Z

"James"

We also have this name to be thankful for in our family. I wonder if the choices were made intentional or just coincidence?

James is Jesus"s brother and also our brother. His mission is to unite all people to Christ. Our brother is often uniting us to a single cause too!!

Drawing people together in a single cause is exactly what Jesus's ministry was all about. God wanted all of his people to acknowledge, respect, follow and obey him. He sent his son, Jesus, and we are all forever blessed. Praise God!!!

Verses: James 1: 2-8 19-27 Psalm 145

"Matthew"

This book of the bible also is a family members name. My prayer is that one day our Matthew walks with God, and is a faithful follower!!

The Matthew in the bible is filled with Gods' wisdom. I tend to go here often for guidance and wisdom from God. The four gospels do offer a lot of instruction to us all. Matthew is filled with Jesus's teachings.

Parables are his method of opening our minds to his teachings and expectations of us. All of them offer insight into our human condition and its' shortcomings.

Verses: John 7: 14-18 Matt 7: 1-5 12-14 23-27

"Jeremiah"

This is somewhat of a tribute to a lost relative. As some already know, my family lost a member a few weeks ago. His name was Jeremiah!
In the bible this man had many difficulties to overcome. This would seem to also be true of our cousin. They each did their best to endure and succeed at their lives.
We are all inspired and encouraged to do the same. Our cousin is gone but our duty is (as Jeremiah of the bible), to perservere and live our lives to impact others in positve and God-like ways. Pray: God, give comfort to those who are hurting and allow us to be comforted.
Verses: Jer 20: 1-6 Jer 11: 18-20 Eph 4: 1-8

"Daniel"

Here is a book of the bible I should be most fond of ( a name I can relate to!). I would'nt venture to say I know this book of the bible real well though?

I attended a bible study and was enlightened by the story of Daniel. I believe in every book of the bible there are numerous lessons to be learned. Often someone elses explanations are eye opening.

Daniels talents were many, Interperting dreams was just one of them. I also get the sense that he was very sucessful at gaining trust. His trust and faith in God seem to be boundless. We can all learn a lot from his story.

Verses: Daniel 2: 46-49 Daniel 6: 15-24 Prov 3: 5-6

"Launch a new ministry"

I have a lot of good ideas but I don't always follow up on them. I often wonder what may have become of some of them? All great accomplishments come from an idea and the motivation to start it in motion.

The needs are always there and the needs, need someone to take action. I am sure with Gods' blessing anything can be a reality. Even the seemingly smallest of these can be hugely impactful.

All this present world needs is more people willing to take action and start a new area of God in our lives. Pray: God give us insights and strength, and motivation to do all sorts of awesome things!

Verse: Hebrews 11 (all)

"Ask for Help"

I am sure I struggle with asking for help from most everyone. I am sure it has limited my potential. I would guess I am not alone in this area?

It is somehow difficult to admit that we can't do it all alone. As I get older I realize that asking for help is in fact a strength, not a weakness. When we join together in a common passion our success is more likely.

The purpose of church and community is to bring people together. In doing so, all lives are enhanced and enlightened! Pray God: Lead us to those who can join forces with us and those that need our support.

Verses: Psalm 121: 1-8 1Co 12: 27-31 Matt 18: 18-20