Crap Happens...

In James 1:2-4 James opens his letter talking about finding joy in our trials. One of the big thing that sticks out to me is that it does not say that "If trouble comes..." but "When trouble comes...". I have seen that the "real world" is full of stress and trouble and people are pissed off about it.

Bottom Line:There will always be troubles in our life, period.

We all know that we do not live in an Utopian society, that is obvious. But when crap hits the fan in our lives we get really pissed about it. We say "This is not fair!", "I don't deserve this!" I say, "Who said life should be fair?" We miss that James tells us to consider our trouble a chance for joy. When our faith is rocked it is an opportunity for endurance and greater joy to be born.

How do we look at trials in our life?


Do we see them as something to complain about?
Or an opportunity to draw closer to God?

Don't miss the opportunity!

Nine Reasons that I'm Fired Up in '09

1. For Core Groups spent the night beautifying the Student Ministry room with some awesome art.

2. My 1st Sunday back in Student Ministry we had 24 students in attendance!

3. We have over 20 students signed up for DCLA info.

4. There are 3 students officially going to DCLA in June!

5. God's faithfulness in revealing a clear vision and direction for the new year.

6. Francis Chan's book "Crazy Love" rocked my world over my vacation.

7. My team of leaders is going to further the Kingdom because of their faithfulness to serve.

8. I get to marry a wonderful woman that loves Jesus on August 8th!

9. Reminder - If students bring $50 to Wednesday Night Core Groups they will save $20 on DCLA registration.