Vacation

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The Reason to Rest

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6302_539870194516_614996975_nWe live in a fast-paced culture. Busy schedules and overloaded family lives are one of the enemies subtle ways to distract us. We have so much technology at our fingertips. It is hard to find an "on" and "off" switch and rest. This week I am on vacation with my family. My goal is to unplug and rest.

I am not the best at unplugging and resting. If I can't slow down and rest, it reveals my heart. If you relate to me and you are in ministry, I encourage you to find moments to unplug and rest in God.

Breathe. Think about God and praise Him. Focus on your family. Read encouraging books. Read a devotional. Read a verse and meditate on it.

God rested on the seventh day after creation. If He made it a priority, how much more should we unplug and rest in His love?

Christmas Vacation

I have taken a break from my website for a little while but I wanted to give you an update to life!

  • We spent a few days in Belleview, Florida visiting my wife's side of the family - We had the funeral to commemorate Cassidy's grandmother life and it was special time with family. She left a powerful legacy of Christ-likeness.
  • We have spent the last week up in Greenville, SC with my side of the family. Spending quality time with each other has been the priority and we have stuck to it!
  • It is never easy during this time, we all miss my brother Jordan.
  • It has been good to see my Dad continue to serve God here as Pastor. He continues to show me an example of being faithful in life and ministry.
  • God has blessed me with a great family and each time we are together it shows me that I have a lot to be thankful for in my life.
  • My brothers Jeff and Justin were a blast to spend time with - Jeff is looking into PH.D work and Justin continues to do well in college and pursue film-making!
  • Justin is beginning to shoot a new short film called, "Foxhole" this weekend - It will be depicting a great storyline based upon John 15:13. They are using real WWII guns, clothes, etc so it will be sweet! Check out this published article on Justin's work.
  • We are headed to Nashville in the morning for Cassidy to spend the next few days finishing up her new album recording!
  • Lastly, God has been working in my life and teaching me to simply talk less and listen more. Enough said!
  • I will be writing this week some of my goals for 2010 personally and in ministry. Stay tuned!