Month: August 2016

New School Year

Matthew 18:3 NIV

 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Yes it is that time of year again, a new academic year is upon on us once again.  It is always a bittersweet thing to watch the kids progress. On one hand you are excited for their accomplishments and on the other you just want to keep them little longer.  

Relating this to Biblical principles I wonder if there are times God wishes we would just remain as children.  We talk about growing up in the Lord and maturing.  What if, by staying as a little child we are more reliant and more trusting.  When we got in rough spots instead of trying to fix it we would just run to our Father?  

I remember the days I had child like faith, and I pray that I could have it once again. When we look at the world through the eyes of children we see possibilities and potential.  We are not afraid to fail because we know that there is a parent there to catch us and fix us if we fall down.  Our faith journey is the same, it has to be risk taking and dangerous.  We have to believe that when we fall down we will be picked back up, the pieces will be put back together.  

To be like a child again, and to never grow up completely, that’s my prayer.  

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Staring into the rearview mirror 

As the pastor of a church filled with young families I have a word for all of you regarding your children. Love them, just like they are and let them have their own personalities. Once you quit trying to mold them into your image it is amazing what they can teach you about life. Support them, make time, take time and live up every moment, time is but a vapor! When your kids are in high school you will look back and realize the things you thought were so important were all but a bump in the road. The one thing you will never get another chance at is spending time with your kids.  In the church world there seems to be this constant groaning about kids having events on weekends. If you are part of my congregation know that I am in full support of your time on the field, in the gym, standing at fences of show rings, camping, and every thing in between. I pray that as your pastor I can equip you with the things you need to live a transformed life in church and out.  

This is somewhat a confession, I have grumbled for years you see. My personality is that of someone who wants to make sure we are all rowing the same direction. Well, it appears someone..ehm..me has been rowing in the wrong direction so to speak. So, I will be on the sidelines, in the stands, on the fences and wherever our kids are participating as much as possible.  

Let’s have an awesome school year, make memories, break records, and love others the way Jesus loves us! 

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