Life is Amazing

Hey Guys,
Its Friday morning and all is awesome . Its date day for me and Leatrice . We may go to the movies or play golf . We really haven't decided yet . Anyway , after morning meditation , God is just giving me a big hug today ! With the future unsure , financial security in question , I am at more peace than ever before . All my relationships are smooth and fruit bearing . I just don't know how to describe it . I always have had the head knowledge that growth happens though trials and struggles now God is showing me how He can work when all we do is look to Him for answers and comfort . As I start school and JesusCrawl Ministries I want all of you to know how much I love you and how much you all mean to me . I would not be where I am today without you guys .Thanks to all .
My wife ,the staff at Mission Abilene , the youth and congregation , all friends and family .Lets all keep on keepin on .God is smiling on us and blessing us because I believe we are headed in the right direction !! Life is amazing !!
Peace and Love

James 3

The book of James is one of my favorites , chapter 3 is my favorite . We studied through it this week and here are my thoughts . The power of the tongue holds life and death , how true . In Genesis God spoke everything into existence and we are created in the image of Christ . So if you believe in the Trinity as I do than we have the power to "speak " things into the lives of our loved ones . Just try it . I challenge you , and myself , to speak only encouraging things to those around you and see what happens in your week . Example ; if the only thing we heard as a teen growing up was failure , odds are we are going to fail . If I encourage my son and build him up with positive words , telling him he can instead of he never will , he will succeed . Speak Love and the Truth and you will receive Love and the Truth . Speak negative and lies and you will receive misery and frustration . Where selfish ambition lives so does confusion , chaos and death . Jesus offers life and life more abundant , that means while we are here as well . Life abundant can only live through Love . Try it I think you will like it .
Peace and Love
Jeff

Just worked another Emmaus walk this weekend and I am very tired . I snore and Sammy beats on the night stand to stop me long enough for him to fall asleep . So basically neither of us sleeps for three nights . Anyway , God still shows up in powerful ways . I am writing this blog on my brand new laptop free of charge from the State of Texas . Well not free , we all payed for it in taxes , so thanks for my new laptop . I am exited about the future and curious as to how God is going to work it all out but I know He will . Jesus Crawl is turning into Crawl for various reasons . I had a problem with it at first but after prayer and some quality God time this weekend it does not matter what its called as long as it helps those who need it . The process for starting a non-profit is intimidating , but I have the support and experience from Chad and others to make it possible . Please continue to pray for Gods will in all of our ministries .
Peace and Love

Where have I been !!!!

To say it's been an interesting couple months would be the understatement of my life . I now know what it feels like to operate in sacrifice and faith . God has removed me from corporate America and placed me in His hands . He has provided a way where there was none. I am not working , I have acquired my G.E.D. , passed in the 95 -99 percentile by the way , I am starting college and diving head first into full time ministry. All of this ties together Jesus Crawl . I feel great . My marriage is rock'in . It is well with my soul . Next week we are meeting with ACU 's non-profit guru to steer us in the right direction for launching Jesuscrawl into reality. I'm exited and will do better to keep up with my posts .
Peace and Love

Maxwell

As I listen to Maxwell talk about books that influenced his life I realize how little time I have lately to read.Three things. Books that have influenced me have also been given by friends or suggested by friends.I do not agree with Maxwell when he states if a book we read five years ago still impresses us we have not grown ? A word of wisdom is timeless, If we haven't applied what we learned from a book then there is a issue , but the word remains the same. People always want to improve their situation but not improve themselves. I like this comment. Its paramount to Christian growth. The only way to improve our situation is to improve ourselves. Happiness should not be the goal. Right living ,or self improvement should be the goal. Happiness is a by product of right living and right choices. This is the one point I try to drive home with AA's and addicts.The link between people and profit is servant leadership !!! Rock on Maxwell can you convince our GM !! He wonders why he gets mediocre from most when all he does is bark orders. Happy employees make happy customers. Its really that simple.
Peace and Love

Tired

Tonight I sit here wondering what happened to my one day off !! I blinked Friday afternoon and now its Saturday night. All my friends at work and at church all seem to have the same problem. We are all too tired. This world and its consumer mentality has placed us all in a fast paced free for all train wreck. I don't think we realize we really don't have to do all the things we do ! Some necessities are inevitable but most of the stress and full calender we put on ourselves. What if we all decided to slow down and enjoy the journey instead of hang on for the ride !! I for one am ready to get off the ride and give more time to God , family and friends, you know the important things in this brief existence before eternity. Just a thought . What if ??
Peace and Love
Jeff

Back in the world

After being back at work for a month I am sure now that something is changing. I spend from 7:15 am to6:30 pm Monday thru Friday and 745 am to 5:30 pm Saturday in a service world that has no meaning except repairing and selling cars. This is not where I feel at peace. I have had a few ministry opportunities and have enjoyed those, but this is not where I am supposed to be. I have had one day off in 32 days !! Sunday is actually a work day that I enjoy. It has it break from 12 to 3:30 but doesn't feel like work. I am so out of place back in the world I know its only a matter of time and I will be able to do the work that is my hearts desire !!
Peace and Love
Jeff