decisions, decisions...

Here's an interesting video that animates side-by-side Creationism (left) and Evolutionism (right). These videos are available for download both singly or together. At the end of the day, we all have to decide what to believe. Everybody is born with faith. Faith is a choice. What is it that you choose to put your faith in?

a great life mission statement

This song has always inspired and encouraged me to press into God's grace for my life because it reminds me of just how beautiful, wonderful and amazing a Savior King I have in Jesus. Even before hearing Vicky Beeching's story behind the song, I've always held this song close to my heart because it helps me refocus my gaze from whatever is going on in my life to Jesus. I am reminded of His faithfulness and goodness towards me. In many ways, I've made it my own mission statement, even before hearing the backstory. What truly fuels my passion in all of this is the reality that when God touches something, new life happens. His anointing brings life. After hearing Vicky talk about God's Hand in this song, I'm not surprised at why this song has such a great anointing on it. Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him" (John 14:6, 7).

addiction

If you asked me what addiction looks like, I would probably describe it in ways similar to this video. Addiction has an almost insatiable appetite that cares not for anything or anyone, only to satisfy oneself. People create attachments to things all day, everyday, but when these attachments go unchecked, that's when they can turn in unmanageable addictions that suck the very life out of a person and of the people around them. But, here's the Good News, there is a living God who hears the cries of those hurting (Psalm 55:17; 72:12), who is near the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18; 147:3) and who listens to those who call upon His Name to be rescued (Psalm 91:14-16).

Over this past year, I've started the 420 Prayer Movement that specifically prays for people struggling with drug addiction. Drug use among the next generation has been steadily on the increase. More and more middle school (junior high) children are now experimenting with drugs. That which was the exception has very much now become the norm. The 420 prayers consist of praying that: 1) That the Kingdom of God would break into their lives in power (1 Corinthians 4:20); 2) That they would leave their current lifestyle, in order to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:20); and 3) That the Holy Spirit would transform their hearts into the good soil that hears and accepts God's Word and bears abundant good fruit (Mark 4:20).

Now, I am all for support groups that help people who struggle with addiction gain greater coping skills and accountability. But, for me, I want lasting transformation for them and the abundant life that Jesus promises those who follow Him, which from my understanding comes only from God.

Freedom Sunday is coming...

Freedom Sunday is coming! If you have a passion to see the oppressed set free. If you have this deep yearning to proclaim freedom to the captives. You are not alone. Freedom Sunday is for you! In three weeks on February 21, 2010, churches from around the Earth will be joining together with one voice in doing just this. If you are interested in partnering with this Not For Sale event, there are resources at the Freedom Sunday website. Join the anti-slavery movement and let your voice be heard!