Today I was a part of an on-line conference discussing the recent law and issues surrounding same-sex marriage. What
#5 I don't agree with. Who we are to elect.. Christians only... Political system...
#7 there is nothing that is not spiritual...
#9 Who established the marriage concept?
Matthew 21:33
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Comfort or Challenge
I have to be honest, I do not do well with "working out" at the gym. I've played sports most of my life and I totally enjoy athletics.
As a side note, I think I found my second calling. One of my sons was playing baseball on the minor league field last Friday and they asked if anyone wanted to announce the players. I said yes, because this team is AAA and they only get a couple of games on the "big field." I had so much fun introducing the batters and giving them nicknames (a boy name a Chris became "C-Rod"). The players had so much fun hearing their name and the parents cheered loudly when each was announced. I hope this is a part of my chazown!
All of that is to say, that my "in shape-ness" comes primarily when I am challenged on a field or in an arena, not from a gym. I need others to challenge me to do my best, to give it my all and to have a prize at the end of the battle. There does not even need to be a score kept (not any longer) but that prize can simply be to have done my best and have a few exploits to be proud of. I realize that I need others to push and sharpen me along the way or I can get lethargic and rely on my past performance.
What we have been discussing the past few weeks, is like that. If we are to pursue God's best, His "chazown" or vision for life, then we will need others to challenge and inspire us. We need others to live boldly and take risks so that we do not remain where we are but stretch and reach as God directs. Each week, be sure to take advantage of the journal page each and use it to discover the way God has shaped you for your unique chazown. He is leading and challenging you to pursue it with your best! This can be one of the most inspiring and fulfilling seasons of your life. You can find the message notes and Chazown journal page here.
Grace and peace,
Troy
BTW, this series is inspired by the book Chazown, by pastor and author Craig Groeschel. You can find his book here.
As a side note, I think I found my second calling. One of my sons was playing baseball on the minor league field last Friday and they asked if anyone wanted to announce the players. I said yes, because this team is AAA and they only get a couple of games on the "big field." I had so much fun introducing the batters and giving them nicknames (a boy name a Chris became "C-Rod"). The players had so much fun hearing their name and the parents cheered loudly when each was announced. I hope this is a part of my chazown!
All of that is to say, that my "in shape-ness" comes primarily when I am challenged on a field or in an arena, not from a gym. I need others to challenge me to do my best, to give it my all and to have a prize at the end of the battle. There does not even need to be a score kept (not any longer) but that prize can simply be to have done my best and have a few exploits to be proud of. I realize that I need others to push and sharpen me along the way or I can get lethargic and rely on my past performance.
What we have been discussing the past few weeks, is like that. If we are to pursue God's best, His "chazown" or vision for life, then we will need others to challenge and inspire us. We need others to live boldly and take risks so that we do not remain where we are but stretch and reach as God directs. Each week, be sure to take advantage of the journal page each and use it to discover the way God has shaped you for your unique chazown. He is leading and challenging you to pursue it with your best! This can be one of the most inspiring and fulfilling seasons of your life. You can find the message notes and Chazown journal page here.
"I didn’t go to religion to make me happy. I always knew a bottle of Port would do that. If you want a religion to make you feel really comfortable, I certainly don’t recommend Christianity." C. S. Lewis, God in the Dock
Grace and peace,
Troy
BTW, this series is inspired by the book Chazown, by pastor and author Craig Groeschel. You can find his book here.
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