Is it any wonder?

... so i'll add some photos from the concert last night later this week when our
internet is back up and running... but, the performance was great! i sometimes wonder if a band is going to sound as good in person as they are on cd... well, bottom line is they did :)

Thanks to my good friend Jeff (aka Arctic Puffin) who surprised me with a ticket :)
-- and as always it's good to hang out with the Trouts :)

unbelief

this morning was a great devotional -- it was on matthew 6:25. it's so easy to be distracted by the things of this world. how will i pay my rent? how am i going to make it on time to my appointment? what will people think of me? why don't they like me? and on and on... you know your thoughts.

then this morning in "my utmost for His highest" it states - don't take the pressure of your provision upon yourself. it it not only wrong to worry, it is unbelief!

UNBELIEF!?

yes! this means that all those times during the day when "i" decide to be an idiot and think that "i" am in control of things -- i'm deciding not to believe in God. this is not the kind of person i want to be. i want to believe and trust and daily trust in HIS provisions.
most of you know the crazy things that tend to happen in my life and how the Lord ALWAYS surprises me in the 11th hour -- why do i think He does this so much? To show me HIS provision and so that I can give glory to Him. He is the ONLY One that deserves it.

time to be concerned

after a long few weeks - this morning i was privileged enough to start my new position as director of media and grassroots relations at cwa. God has been so gracious and overwhelming me with His provision. after leaving my prior position and walking boldly through clarifying some issues up with a boy -- i feel that a little rest is in order. but, of course there is no time for rest when trying to get caught up on social policy issues that are impacting the moral values and life as we know it as a Christian. i pray that this new responsibility is humbling to me, and ultimately that Christ would be glorified by my work. that i would grow in fear and reverence to our mighty Creator.

and this fun photo above -- i really like it, it's through the large window at starbucks that is literally less than 10 steps from the front door of my building. i like the reflection on the glass.

Psalm 111:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise."