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| I am starting to wear out a little. We have been really busy this last weekend and it will only get worse over the next few days. Jess and the kids have been here since Friday evening and will be leaving today (bummer), and we have had a really good time. We took the kids to see Superman Returns, and they loved it. Especially Zoe, she would raise her arms in the air and cheer when he would fly away, and then cry when the bad guys were hurting him. It was really sweet. Judah unfortunately just couldn't keep his little eyes open for the whole thing, but he was sure trying! Jessie is doing well, she is so ready to have Arianna. They baby is dropping so much and is starting to become uncomfortable for her. Sandy Reeve (one of our friends) is staying with Jess and the kids while I am gone. She is such a servant! We are so blessed to have her in our lives. The night my family came to visit me in Ft Wayne, I changed hotels. One of the reasons was that it was just too small, but a more important reason was the freakin' tv had 3 showtime channels. What a smutty draw for men after 9pm. I could literally feel the draw to keep skimming over those channels to see what was on. My new hotel doesn't have any movie channels, which is a good accountability for me. It is amazing what and how things try to enter into you various gates of your soul. I know that I will never be exempt from these trials, but I can do what I need to do to prevent them. Well, we are getting ready to get into the heart of the war games on base. So LONG hours.... Well keep me in your prayers, I got to go. I will write more later!
Deep Love (His power is made perfect in weakness!)
Rob
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| Man there is nothing to do up here! It has been raining so I haven't been able to ride the trails. Last evening I rode 10 miles to Dick's Sporting Goods and back (in the rain). It wasn't so bad, except that the water from my front tire kept hitting me in the face. Then I went to this pimped out McDonalds that had a flat screen tv, foose ball, sitting chairs, and couches. So I sat there and watch Rock Star Supernova. What crazy, lazy night. I really miss my wife and kids. I think it is good for a person to get away from everything that is comfortable to them, to show you just how much you love them and need them in your life. I am so grateful for my family and loved ones that are a deep part of my life. You know, I have a great life, great family, and great friends. This is the first time in my whole life where I felt like I am finding out who I am. I have spent my whole life trying to be something I wasn't or even trying to be something someone else wanted me to be. Even in ministry, I can see how my balance was off as well. I am so glad I am taking this time out of what most would call "ministry" to learn to "be ministry" as a lifestyle, not a job. I feel so free with my life! I really feel that I am living for Christ; not by a bunch of excercises or activities that I do, but how I live my life. Real life, real love, real Christianity. Every day is a new day, full of positives and negatives. Each day is a new learning experience, and boy do I have a long way to go! One thing that I am completely sure of is this: I will never perfect this thing called Christianity, but I will die trying to be better every day!
MY LIFE SCRIPTURE (ECC 9:7-10) Message
7-10 Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, Drink wine with a robust heart. Oh yes—God takes pleasure in your pleasure! Dress festively every morning. Don't skimp on colors and scarves. Relish life with the spouse you love each and every day of your precarious life. Each day is God's gift. It's all you get in exchange for the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! This is your last and only chance at it, for there's neither work to do nor thoughts to think in the company of the dead, where you're most certainly headed.
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| Well, I am up in Ft. Wayne for the next 1 1/2 weeks for my annual training with Air Force National Guard. It is kinda hard, it's the first time I have been away from my babies for this long since they have been born. They will be coming up for the weekend, so it won't be so bad. I have been so blessed, I have such a great accountability group around me (wife, Scott, Mike, and the others from our life group). I have had an email, and 2 phone calls already today. I really need it up here, it is a different world sometimes. It is sometimes a real temptation to join in the games, jokes, and lifestyles that are surrounding you. This is why we shouldn't forsake getting together as brothers and sisters in the Lord. We need each other so badly. Up here there is no outright accountability on the computer, with wireless and no one around, it is very easy to get into pornography (which has been such a struggle in my past). I have asked Scott and Mike to call me and hold me accountable daily, and you know that Jess is the number one defender of my purity from my past, so you know she is asking as well. Man, I need that in my life. Just the fact that I have been transparent with my wife and brothers helps to secure my heart in knowing that I have people that love me and will be asking me if I have compromised in any way. That really helps me to fight off any urges, which helps me to stay pure in my mind and actions. Please any of you who are reading this, please feel free to keep me accountable by adding your questions to my comments. I promise I will answer them honestly! Be praying for me that God would protect my heart, mind, and soul while I am up here! I am so thankful for you all!
1 Corinthians 10:13 (The Message)
13No test or
temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have
had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you
down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be
there to help you come through it.
Thanks for being a help!
Rob
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| Disclaimer: I am in no way shape or form a bible scholar, theologian, or any type of super guru of the faith. I am a simple man, with simple thoughts, a pure heart, and a clear conscious. A man that is in search and need of a savior (Jesus Christ). This is blog will be a safe place for all to share their thoughts in a constructive and kind way. If you can't back your strong thoughts and advice up with the Word of God, then don't even bother leaving any constructive criticism in your comments. This is a place for sharing and learning. Anyone not playing well will be banned from this blog :)
I remember when I was a babe in Christ. It seemed so pure, real, genuine, and easy. As I grew in my walk with Christ, started to share in His sufferings, and started to get into the wickness of my own heart, I realized that some of the paradigms that I've had in my heart that don't fully line up with the character and person of Christ and His Church. In these blogs I am going to give you my transparent heart and my thoughts, the deep dark places of my soul. It's not that I am right or wrong, just my thoughts on many issues that are going on in my head/heart. My desire is to create a journal for accountability and discussion. To go deep with those who chose to participate in this journey of knowing Him more. BEWARE: My heart is to STIR and STIMULATE emotions and conversations that aren't popularly spoken about in the masses. If you are one that has it all figured out or gets offended easily, this probably isn't the place for you. So, please enjoy the journey that we are about to embark on, I think it will be fun! More to chew on later! | | |
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