God or Men?

Today has been an interesting day. As I sit and ponder what has transpired over the past several hours it is easy to ask the question... Is church about us or about God? I would have to say... God! He thought of it, He established it, and He will build it. Our job is to be faithful to what He asks of us. Where is He leading? What is His next step for our lives or the local church we serve? If we will be faithful to Him and not seek our own agenda... we will find His direction and His blessing.

My thoughts go to Galatians 1:10 where it says... "For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ." (NASB) I seek His will, not my own! If I will but find myself listening to Him and doing what He asks rather than just listening to the voices around me... I will soon realize I am simply a tool (bond-servant) in the hands of a Mighty God, building a great church. Be encouraged and keep advancing!

2008 Vacation Pictures

I was just going through some old pics of last year's vacation in San Antonio and I thought I would share a few with you. Enjoy!

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VBS Son Rock Kids Camp

This has been a great week of Vacation Bible School at Living Free Fellowship. We took our kids camping (at church) at Son Rock Kids Camp. It has been awesome to see our kids enter in and enjoy learning about Jesus. We've had a great turn out from our church and our community. We look forward to seeing our guests in church with us on Sunday.

Our leaders have done an extraordinary job this week. They have done above and beyond by actively involving themselves in the lives of our kids. I believe it has caused all of us to see ministry to children differently. It is such a vital ministry in the church. We are blessed to have great people who work and volunteer in this capacity. Thank you for all you do week after week and in those special moments like VBS! It is truly appreciated.

Five great nights of ministry! We look forward to what God will do with this week and the kids who came.

Kid's Camp 09

I just got home a few hours ago from Kid's Camp. I had the opportunity to go with my two girls this year... so I took it!

It's amazing to watch over 300 kids worship and seek the face of the Lord. The days were fun, but the nights were incredible. Vance Martin was the speaker and he did an extraordinary job with the kids. He kept their attention and poured the Word of God into their life. We had 21 first time salvations at camp this week, along with 63 kids filled with the Baptism in the Holy Spirit for the first time. One of those kids was my oldest daughter. YES! I had the privilege to be praying with her when she received the Baptism! I am blessed! God is good! I am thankful for what God has done this week in the lives of kids, but especially what He has done in the lives of my daughters.

If you haven't sent your kids to camp... do it! What a special place to get alone with God!

Independence Day

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Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

We took 32 to the Sounds game tonight at Greer stadium. It was a great time with the church as we visited around a baseball game on a beautiful night in downtown Nashville. I think it is great when a church loves coming together as a body. Whether it be Sunday morning at the church or an activity in the town, each moment together strengthens relationships. It is wonderful to see our family growing together. Thanks to everyone who came out. What a great evening.

Life in a TuTu

I love watching my girls play. My youngest two have put on tutus and are doing ballerina dancing in the foyer. The older is showing the younger how to turn with her hands up in the air and she is getting frustrated because my four year old is not listening. She is doing her own thing. Totally funny! One of the keys to life is to learn to enjoy the 'moment' like watching your kids play. Life is too short to let those moments go by without noticing them. Pay attention and enjoy!

Grass and Rain

Have you ever done yard work under a lightening-filled sky? I came home this afternoon and mowed the yard. When I started weedeating, the sky started rumbling and then flashes of lightening began. With a new found motivation, I hurried to finish the yard until I began to feel a few drops of water. I still had grass on the drive so I ran to the garage and grabbed the blower and cleaned off the drive as the rain began to fall. I was able to clean the drive off before it became permanently stuck. I didn't get a chance to weed eat the front but at least I have a freshly cut and watered lawn! My word of advice is don't work on your lawn during a storm. It's not a good idea. I blame the heat... I wasn't thinking clearly. That's my story and I'm sticking with it!

A Night of Praise

It was a great night at Living Free Fellowship as the church came together and spent the evening in praise to God! Devin Williams came and ministered in music along with giving his testimony. I am overjoyed by the response of our people and the purity of their praise. God is good! Thanks to all those who supported by coming out and making it a wonderful evening. Keep praising Him! He is worthy.