Surfs Up!

Rick Warren gives an illustration that really captures what one of our goals should be. Warren tells of how surfing is of course popular in California. For gym class the students have the option of taking an intro to surfing class. They are provided the proper gear and training before they tackle a big wave. It takes a lot of skill and practice to surf. However, surfing really cannot be done if there is no wave. Nobody ever says to a surfer to produce a wave. It's challenging enough just to surf on one. I think many times we try to create the wave instead of waiting for it and riding on top of it. The only one that can produce this wave is God. We must recognize when God is moving and then join in. No person can produce a revival or move of the Spirit. We are only along for the ride. Praise God that He uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things!

Three Moves in One Week

The month of December is usually a busy month for just about everybody. It was busy for me than other reasons besides Christmas shopping and traveling. About two weeks ago, I moved into an apartment close to where the church plant will be located. I got a great deal on a one-bedroom apartment. It is an old place with tile floors (which is good because of Rocky’s accidents) and has an elevated throne room that everybody enjoyed. Jason and Tawndee live right around the corner at the Americana Apartment complex. Abigail’s mom, Debbie, moved into their apartment complex the day after I moved and Abigail moved three blocks down the street from us earlier that week. A few other people might possibly join our church planting efforts that are already living close to us. We will be starting community dinners soon as a way to build relationships with the people we meet in the area. Please continue to pray for us all as we try to get to know our neighbors.