Sparkling Gems

I wanted to share with you a devotional that I often use. It is titled Sparkling Gems from the Greek by Rick Renner. Here is sample of this devotional. You can also sign up for the daily Sparkling Gems here. You will have to enter your mailing address which will put you on his mailing list. Or you may want to purchase the book. This is by far the best devotional I have ever used. It constantly opens my mind to deeper truths in the word of God and knowing the truth and applying it to my life continues to set me free. At least take the time to read the devotional linked to this blog. It is well worth your time. I pray that this knowledge will give you an exceedingly abundant life.

Stuff I did not blog about

I did not blog for several weeks. Do to a dry spell and computer problems. I still have computer problems but it is working right now. We will see about the dry spell.

I did not blog about Pastors Short Course. The setting was beautiful, the food delicious and abundant, but it was hard for me. I did not know the other pastors and was not willing to open up to anyone because I did not trust them. I probably missed out on many good opportunities to know others and hear about their ministry. I will try to be more trusting and open next year.

I did not blog about our Baptism and picnic. It was truly a blessed day. I enjoyed it very much. It still amazes me how God gets a hold of someones heart and begins to change their entire life... as long as they stay willing.

I have not blogged about James and Tonya Pinkerton's arrival next week. I know that God is up to something great and intends to use these wonderful people for powerful purposes. I can hardly contain my excitement about getting to minister along side the Pinkerton's.

Spider Solitaire

Have you ever played spider solitaire? You know that card game that you have to put the cards in order and then they clear off the screen. You win when all the cards are in order and the screen is cleared. Well I have been thinking about (and playing way too much of) this game. It is a very easy game and most of the time you win. When I occasionally lose I just restart the same game and play a couple of cards differently then before and I win the game.
Isn't life somewhat like this - a choice leads us to win or lose. You make good choices and you usually win, bad choices and you lose. Wouldn't it be interesting if we could just go back and play the last choice we made differently and the results would change the outcome of our lives.
I am grateful that I have a God that is willing to change the choices of my life into a new outcome.