1. Service Night was awesome! There were about 23 students that helped clean the church in preparation for Sunday. They did a great job!
2. There were over 10 parents at the Parent Connect. We spent some time to celebrate the victories of what God has accomplished and give some updates on the DCLA trip this summer.
3. There are parents that are eager to get involved and help in any way they can as we prepare for DCLA! That is so encouraging to me!
4. There are officially 17 people going to DCLA and more to come!
5. In all the trials and frustrations that come my way God continues to reveal Himself to me in a new and exciting way. He has given me a peace about my life that I have not had in a long time.
6. God continues to bless my relationship with Natalie as we move toward marriage. (I can't wait till August 8th!)
7. It pumps me up to work on a staff of people that are committed to making the name of Jesus famous in the lives of the people in our valley.
8. I get to see life change on a daily basis and it blows me away! It get me out of bed every morning and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
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!
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!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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.
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.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Holidaze Take 5
1. In the wake of a very successful Student Ministry Vision Night, God is up to something amazing. There were 54 total students and adults in attendance!!! AWESOME!!! God is raising up a new generation that is going to change the world.
2. The announcement of the DCLA Conference was so exciting. Not only am I fired up about the trip but students and their parents are too! God is going to use this entire journey to LA in a mighty way. Hang on to your hats and glasses!
3. Angel Tree - I am so proud of the seven students who gave up their Friday night and served at the Angel Tree Party. A difference was made for the Kingdom.
4. Relationships are a lot of work. Much love to the staff and my circle of friends as they have come around me and Natalie as we prepare for the next step of marriage. Their support has been unmatched.
5. Personally, I have been learning some good but hard lessons about my life. I know that my walk with God is not where I want it to be (and I say this being in full time ministry). God is making my life very uncomfortable right now. All I know is that when things get crazy and uncomfortable growth and blessings are on the way.
2. The announcement of the DCLA Conference was so exciting. Not only am I fired up about the trip but students and their parents are too! God is going to use this entire journey to LA in a mighty way. Hang on to your hats and glasses!
3. Angel Tree - I am so proud of the seven students who gave up their Friday night and served at the Angel Tree Party. A difference was made for the Kingdom.
4. Relationships are a lot of work. Much love to the staff and my circle of friends as they have come around me and Natalie as we prepare for the next step of marriage. Their support has been unmatched.
5. Personally, I have been learning some good but hard lessons about my life. I know that my walk with God is not where I want it to be (and I say this being in full time ministry). God is making my life very uncomfortable right now. All I know is that when things get crazy and uncomfortable growth and blessings are on the way.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Holiday Top Ten
1. Seeing 5 baptisms (2 of them students) last Sunday fires me up beyond belief, God is up to something amazing!
2. I learned that no matter how someone is dunked in the tank they are still baptized when they come out.
3. Being home with my family is great, You stay classy Orange County.
4. God really protected my family during the recent fires in Orange County, It came closer than I thought.
5. Get to show Natalie off at my home church tomorrow, I'm stoked!
6. Thanksgiving - what a holiday! I love stuffing!
7. Got to have lunch at IN N OUT yesterday. (Need I say more)
8. God is challenging me to start to uncomfortably take my knowledge of Him to a new level and that my weaknesses are no reason to limit myself.
9. I am so blessed to have a wonderful God honoring family that can encourage one another!
10. Finally, the whole Boblit family is going to Disneyland on Monday!!! I am so excited.
Off to CHIK-FIL-A for breakfast, it's biscuit time!(I've always wanted to post that!)
2. I learned that no matter how someone is dunked in the tank they are still baptized when they come out.
3. Being home with my family is great, You stay classy Orange County.
4. God really protected my family during the recent fires in Orange County, It came closer than I thought.
5. Get to show Natalie off at my home church tomorrow, I'm stoked!
6. Thanksgiving - what a holiday! I love stuffing!
7. Got to have lunch at IN N OUT yesterday. (Need I say more)
8. God is challenging me to start to uncomfortably take my knowledge of Him to a new level and that my weaknesses are no reason to limit myself.
9. I am so blessed to have a wonderful God honoring family that can encourage one another!
10. Finally, the whole Boblit family is going to Disneyland on Monday!!! I am so excited.
Off to CHIK-FIL-A for breakfast, it's biscuit time!(I've always wanted to post that!)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Totally Jacked. . .
So it's 12:05am and in a few hours there will be 3 students getting baptised during the 11am service!!! I am totally stoked and can't sleep. I am excited and a little nervous. It's going to be a celebration tomorrow (I might start running laps around the church!) Well, time to try to get some sleep.
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