"When I Grow Up"

I suppose we have all said that at one time or another? Maybe even more recent than we would like to admit! My first recollection was in the 8th grade. I wrote a career report on being a mechanic. My parents and grand parents were both asking me if I was crazy? You are smarter than that, dream bigger.

I am happy to say that 35 years later I still enjoy being a mechanic! Sometimes it sucks and is dirty, smelly, and just plain gross! Most of the time though I get satisfaction knowing I am repairing so many different things. That is the glory of it all, the diversity is huge. Boredom is not an option.

God made me and everyone else what we all are. My wife likes helping and fixing peoples insurance issues. We are alike in that same satisfaction of fixing things! Thank you God, for making us exactly what we are!

Verses: 2 Peter 3: 14-18 Phil 4: 10-20 Prov 1: 1-7

"Minister, Ministering"

What is the definition of a minister?? Do we all have some part in that? Just the simple act of feeding the homeless is a ministry. Listening to a friends struggle provides them with comfort and warmth. Helping with personal tasks and projects are also good ways to minister to others.

We all must be some form of minister if we have a heart and love for God. No one that has felt Gods' love can refrain from helping and loving others. This world could use a whole lot more of Gods' ministers. Everyone would benefit from a more loving and giving world.

There has to be an abundance of possibilities for all of us. Each is given our own talents and gifts. What we do with our talents and gifts is our choice. If we want our lives to be significant and impactful then we need to be involved. Praise God for his son and the church. Life is to short not to live and act on Gods' grace!

Verses: 1 Cor 12: 1-11 Acts 6: 1-7 1 Peter 4: 1-11

"Travel at 15mph"

My favorite speed to observe this awesome planet happens to be around 15 mph. Fast enough to cover some ground, slow enough to see lots. Plus there is no better place to be than outside in the open air!

Most of my favorite days have been on these two wheeled wonders. There is a certain satisfaction for days spent that way.

We all see so very little of the whole picture at faster speeds. Walking is wonderful, but hard to cover a lot of ground. Biking can cover an enormous amount of places. On any given day I can be at 5000 ft and climb to 9000+ and see 50-100 miles of Gods' great beauty.

Bicycles are 90%+ efficient and nearly noise and pollution free. What a great way to honor and explore Gods' awesome creation, Earth. Praise God for all we are blessed to have and do and see!! Verses: John 8: 12 John 17: 20-26 Isaiah 42: 5-9

"Act 1 or 2 or 3 or -----"

I remember at age 18 I thought I had it all figured out. I had a plan for how life would go and if I stuck to it, it would work out. At age 21 it became apparent that it might have shifted somewhat!

No reason to panic, just a good time to rethink the plan. God after all had his master plan in place. I was just too blind to see what Gods' plan was. God has this amazing ability to work out all the details.

I suppose if we all had the outline we could do a better job of following the plan. The path we take to get to his final destination is often far from Gods' path he would have us take. Every step along the way does have some benefit to God and to us. The overall picture is as perfect as it can be.

Praise God for our lives and all that our lives have in them. From spouses, to children,family, friends and the like, our lives are wholly and infinitely fulfilled by God!!

Verses: Psalm 20(all) Psalm 33: 1-11 Prov 20: 18

"Opening Day"

Be it a play, a ball game, or a start of a new era, opening day is quite exciting. Anticipating a fantastic and awesome experience gives us fuel and hope.

The players are all set and ready to perform their various tasks. Some have practiced for years for a day like this. All want to do their best to have it all succeed

We can take credit for the outcome or we can also praise God for the outcome. Good or bad we can thank God for his presence. The bible says that if we ask for something in petition and prayer God will provide it for us if it is his will.

The curtain opens and the first pitch is thrown. The bride enters the church and all sit in awe of the event in front of them.

Life is full of many milestones and we are blessed to have them all! God fills our hearts and minds with so much to be thankful for. Verses: 1Chr 29: 10-13 1 Thess 5: 16-24 Luke 2: 8-14

"The Rehearsal"

How much prep work does an event take? Isn't there a saying" The best made plans of mice and Men"...... Planning any event can seem overwhelming at times. The details are hard to determine based on so many factors. Any glitches seem to be tests of our faith and determination.

Maybe a rehearsal is in order to insure success? Or maybe we just need to wing it and and hope and pray for the best? It is an amazing thing to watch while all of the pieces fall into place. Do we take the credit or do we give the credit to God? Seems as though the best made plans always come from God, the originator of planning.

Now with all the details covered we can move on to the actual event. Our hopes and dreams are that it is all we had hoped for!! Trust God that it will be a success!

Verses Psalm 33: 1-11 Isaiah 46: 8-11 Eph 1: 11-14

Today " Right Now"

This is the moment any of us are in. Could be night, morning, day, evening, or the weekend or any combination. Where we are at right now in location, spirit and mind is different for all of us.

Where we may be later is our choice and based on a lot of options. Right now though is an awesome place to be. Alive and able to enjoy the moment we are in is a great gift from God. Some may be in pain or feeling down, the bible says in all things give praise to God.

For me personally, "Right Now" I am getting ready to go to Phoenix. I will be there for the next week, and my blog will be on hold. I am marrying the greatest woman I have ever known!! She and I have known each other for many years and want to live life as one.

"Right Now" is a great place to be! I am excited and so glad that God brought us together. Life for us is about to take on a whole new and Christ filled existence, Praise God!

Verses: 1Peter 3: 1-7 1Peter 4: 12-19 2Thess 3: 6-15 1Thess 5: 16-18