Life is Discipleship

Have you ever said, "If I can only make it through this week," or "I'm just trying to make it through the day!" I can't tell you how many times I've said those kind of things. But I think when we say those things, we are living unaware of what God is doing. Could it be that when we are focused on the daily grind or the rat race or whatever you call it that we miss important opportunities for God to develop us? Could it be that God's discipleship process is more than a Bible study or a church service (not that I'm against those things!)? Maybe "life" is God's discipleship process. Jesus discipled 12 men by experiencing life with them.

So the next time you find yourself saying, "that's life," maybe its not just part of "life." Maybe its God's discipleship process for you. Maybe He's trying to make you more like Jesus. Maybe there's more going on than "life."

Ignorance is Bliss

The bliss of not knowing has come to a halt. Yesterday, I had my cholesterol checked. And, as no surprise, its a little high. I can't believe all those cheeseburgers haven't helped to get it down! So the doctor told me to go on a low cholesterol diet. Its not looking good. It seems most of what I eat regularly is in the "Avoid" category - bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese, butter, doughnuts, icecream, potato chips, chocolate, hot dogs, "prime" grade fatty cuts of meat...Man, I'm getting hungry. Fortunately, my doctor pointed out the positives - I am allowed to have low-fat jelly beans! You've got to be kidding me.

6/8

Today marks eleven years since Wendy became my wife. It's also fourteen years to the day since I first told her that I was madly in love with her. On one hand, I can't believe that it has been that long. It seems like only yesterday we were standing up there saying our vows. On the other hand, I can barely remember life without her! It is so awesome to be in this adventure of life and family and ministry with someone so captivating. There is no one else I'd want to go through life with, no one I'd rather have beside me. I love you, Wendy!