Well today I had the privileged to go with Chloe on her very first field trip. Kristen and I went with her class and the rest of the Palmer center. We had a blast, but all those 2-4 year olds wore me out.
Craig said some great things on Sunday during his sermon Sunday but one of the things that really stuck out was in reference to how children can bring about the happiest moments of your life and also some of the most disappointing moments as well. I know those times will come and I am sure one day Chloe and Elijah will bring about heart ache, but I also know that there is nothing they could ever do to make me stop loving them.
Isn't great that God tells us the same thing. There is nothing we can do to be seperated from his love (Rom 8). We can run away from him, deny him, ignore him, and yet God will always be standing there with arms wide open.
God is truly an amazing God.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday Thoughts
Thursday's for me always seem to be the day I think the most. I guess it is the last office day of the week for me and Wednesday is over (longest day of the week) and I just have time to stop and think.
Today my thoughts seem to be wrapped around the idea of needing to slow down a bit. It has been non-stop crazy for the last few weeks. Lots of youth events, meetings, planning, and family stuff going on. It is so easy for me to just move from one task to the next and never stop to think about myself and where I am heading.
One of my favorite books I have read in the past year is Contemplative Youth Ministry by Mark Yaconelli. The book is surrounded by the idea on how we need to make sure we are filling ourselves first.
Are you someone who fills yourself up first or last? We need to be about filling our spiritual cups up so that we are able to fill those up around us.
That is my Thursday thought.
Today my thoughts seem to be wrapped around the idea of needing to slow down a bit. It has been non-stop crazy for the last few weeks. Lots of youth events, meetings, planning, and family stuff going on. It is so easy for me to just move from one task to the next and never stop to think about myself and where I am heading.
One of my favorite books I have read in the past year is Contemplative Youth Ministry by Mark Yaconelli. The book is surrounded by the idea on how we need to make sure we are filling ourselves first.
Are you someone who fills yourself up first or last? We need to be about filling our spiritual cups up so that we are able to fill those up around us.
That is my Thursday thought.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Intentional Listening
How often during the day do you pause to listen to the things around you? In fact right now what do you hear? Right now in the background I have Pandora music. I am listening to my created status based around the Dave Crowder Band. I have found this to be much better than the normal espn radio I usually listen to.
I have had several quiet nights at home that past few weeks and I have had time to just stop and listen. Of course the weekend was filled with many many football games since Kristen was gone. I have found it peaceful and relaxing to take some time and just listen. Listen to what God is speaking to me, what my heart is saying, what others are saying and even what the world is saying.
It seems these days everyone has something to say about nothing and anything. I believe we live in a culture where what most people want is to be heard.
I guess for me I need to stop talking so much or distracting myself with pointless things and just listen. I believe that when I am doing this I am growing and learning the most. So may this serve as an encouragement to stop, look and listen.
On another note my fantasy teams went 1 and 1 this week. The Colts won, but the Titans loss. The biggest loss this week was ND to Michigan. Irish will bounce back and probably still make some type of BCS bowl (haha).
I have had several quiet nights at home that past few weeks and I have had time to just stop and listen. Of course the weekend was filled with many many football games since Kristen was gone. I have found it peaceful and relaxing to take some time and just listen. Listen to what God is speaking to me, what my heart is saying, what others are saying and even what the world is saying.
It seems these days everyone has something to say about nothing and anything. I believe we live in a culture where what most people want is to be heard.
I guess for me I need to stop talking so much or distracting myself with pointless things and just listen. I believe that when I am doing this I am growing and learning the most. So may this serve as an encouragement to stop, look and listen.
On another note my fantasy teams went 1 and 1 this week. The Colts won, but the Titans loss. The biggest loss this week was ND to Michigan. Irish will bounce back and probably still make some type of BCS bowl (haha).
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Watch It
Well today on the way back from lunch I was listening to ESPN radio and Colin Cowherd was talking about a story that recently hit the press. No this wasn't a story about the latest US Open scores or the upcoming NFL season this was a story about a Conservative Christian republican man from CA who resigned yesterday after reports came out about him talking about his 2 mistresses.
Colin spent the next minute ranting about this man and used the phrase "Christian Conservative" over and over. It was quit irritating and somewhat embarrassing. I felt awful for the bad rep Christians all over the world were getting at that moment.
I want that 2 minute segment to stick with me today and remind me of that challenge I have as a Christian to watch what I say, do, see, act and watch.
1 Peter 2:11-12 "Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."
We must constantly abstain from our sinful nature and realize that people are watching our every moves. I want those around me to praise God because of the way I am living.
In other news I am really stoked about the NFL season. It's my favorite time of the year. Tonight by my side will be chips and queso, pizza rolls and IBC Root Beer.
Colin spent the next minute ranting about this man and used the phrase "Christian Conservative" over and over. It was quit irritating and somewhat embarrassing. I felt awful for the bad rep Christians all over the world were getting at that moment.
I want that 2 minute segment to stick with me today and remind me of that challenge I have as a Christian to watch what I say, do, see, act and watch.
1 Peter 2:11-12 "Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."
We must constantly abstain from our sinful nature and realize that people are watching our every moves. I want those around me to praise God because of the way I am living.
In other news I am really stoked about the NFL season. It's my favorite time of the year. Tonight by my side will be chips and queso, pizza rolls and IBC Root Beer.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Back at it
Well I have decided to try and start blogging again. I really liked having a place to ramble a little and maybe complain about some stuff, but more importantly just share what's going on. I hope that as I get back into this I will be better at updating.
I don't have a lot of time today so this is just a post to let anyone out there who might read this that I am still alive.
Monday, November 24, 2008
A good time to start ANEW
Well it is always hard to get my mind back into blogging mode. I guess its because I am not a big writter or that I don't always share my feelings that well. Maybe it is just because blogging takes time and my time is well... worth a lot.
This past weekend was our yearly fall retreat. This is now the 6th fall retreat I have been a part of here at Northeast CoC. I have had some great memories over the past years and today I will share my top 10 memories I can think of right now.
10. Mas Sam
9. Affirmation time when everyone told me they used to not like me
8. Football - (except those time when people want to fight and agrue)
7. The "Kyle" pumpkin
6. Praying over those who were buried in the ground
5. D's voice cracking during his skit. (But really the skit was awesome)
4. Nick being painted Red (again the skit was amazing)
3. John Stephenson's talk where he used a pool of mud
2.
1. 2008 Saturday Night Cardboard Testimonies
I couldn't think of a 10th one but I am sure I will think of one later. It has been amazing to see lives being transformed over the past 6 years. I can't wait to see what God has in store for the next 6. Have a great day.
Monday, May 19, 2008
The World of Blogs
You know what I find funny? All the different blogs out there offering advice. Everybody has an opinion, thought or suggestion on how you should handle a situation. Recently I have been reading lots of blogs. It might be a blog on how to use different software, maybe some youth ministers blog on how you should do ministry, recently I read some blogs from parents about various parenting tips or baby products. It is amazing how much information is really out there. Some people think I am a computer genuis, but really I just ask google for help he/she or it always has the answer.
With all the knowledge out there I fear that what Paul wrote in 2 Timothy is coming true
"2 Timothy 4:1-4
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. "
I am not one who is big on church tradtions, but I am one who believes that we can't water down the message. It is so easy to try and conform God into our image instead of allowing God to conform us into His image.
Have a great day and be blessed.
- Kyle
With all the knowledge out there I fear that what Paul wrote in 2 Timothy is coming true
"2 Timothy 4:1-4
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. "
I am not one who is big on church tradtions, but I am one who believes that we can't water down the message. It is so easy to try and conform God into our image instead of allowing God to conform us into His image.
Have a great day and be blessed.
- Kyle
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