This week Lynda and I are at Church Boot Camp. One more step closer to our church plant in Ankeny, IA. The only thing we are roughing is that fact we have no internet. It is crazy how we get used to e-mail, Facebook, and other internet perks. Yet these are communication encounters that lead us to remain in touch with our friends while meeting new friends.
Communication encounters are especially important in our walk with Christ. Where ever we find ourselves the communication lines will always be open. He desires a communication line that is filled with our questions, our dreams, our sorrows, and anything we want to talk about. The incredible thing is that He will listen to us all day long.
Our CrossPoint: Take some time and make your favorite hot drink, go to your favorite room in the house and have a seat. Then begin your conversation with Christ, and spend time in His presence listening to Him. We will not be the same after your communication encounter with Christ.
Praying for you.
P.S. I am thankful for Panera Bread.
This Week!
Nothing Spiritual Here!
I was sitting here pontificating where I put the box of checks when we moved from Muncie, since we are currently out of checks and need to write out a tithe check. Do you think God will understand that I am EXTREMELY forgetful? Then, this great idea hit me…wouldn’t it be great if I could simply Google “Arnie and Lynda’s lost checks” hit search and bingo there would be my answer. Lost keys no problem Google “lost keys”.
Wallet/purse missing just ask Google. Sounds like a solution to me. My goodness, if they can create a GPS system that can get you from point A to point B by simply putting in an address why couldn’t someone invent a way to find lost items that are generally right underneath your nose?
Thankful for Everything
The other day, Lynda and I were on our way to a sales and marketing meeting. I was at an intersection and waiting impatiently for traffic to clear. A dump truck was coming our way and turning onto the street, where we were stopped waiting our turn. I decided this was my chance; move out to proceed towards our destination.
As I pulled out, there it was a red vehicle.. I slammed on my brakes, he swerved and we missed each other. Wow, I was thankful that the Lord had helped us and Lyn did not share with me her feelings.
I began to think about how thankful I was while the Holy Spirit began to help me think beyond the big things. There are many things to be thankful for that we may not notice. I call these small things. It seems I have categorized my thankfulness instead of developing a thankful attitude for everything. It changed my focus and I began to see everything different.
Let’s take some time this weekend and make a list of everything we can be thankful for together, especially Friday night pizza and a DVD.
Have a great weekend.
Praying for you
