Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Moving front and back (is still moving front)

There is a famous book written in the 1980's by Chuck Swindoll. The title was 'Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back.' We can relate to that, can't we? The problem is that we are prone to focus on the two steps back and not the three steps forward. The flubs, failures and fiascos capture our attention to the point that we lose heart and wonder if it's worth it. But can I remind you that three steps forward followed by two steps back still equals a net gain of one step forward? Sure you're not what you want to be ultimately. None of us are. But thank God you're not what you used to be. You are being formed by God into a world changers. Way to go!"

Monday, February 23, 2009

MONDAY YEAH!

"T.G.I.M. Thank God it's Monday! Are you ready to throw something at me? Garfield the comic strip cat said, 'Mondays are a terrible way to spend one seventh of your life.' But I have learned that God can open my eyes to miraculous Mondays.

Every day is a good day when it's a godly day. This IS the day that the Lord has made.

Why not join me in resolving to rejoice and be glad in it. It's another blank page of our lives to fill in. A day to continue the quest of following Christ. As you begin your day and week, hear these sincere words that come from the heart of the Mat, lindsey and I: YOU ARE A MODERN DAY WARRIOR FOR CHRIST!"

Sunday, February 22, 2009

You Will be the difference!

"I sense that many of you are struggling with feelings of failure. No matter how many times I write you and label you a "man" or "woman" of God, you're not buying it. You say to yourself, 'He doesn't even know me. How can he call me a hero?'
Well, I have proof: you get on Jesus Time. You read it. You are attending Fusion and BattleFront. You are striving for change and reaching for the prize. Those realities are what separates you from the vast majority of men and women who never even try. I honor you. I look up to you. You are a key reason why I have hope for the future. You will be there making a difference!"