This past week I had the opportunity to attend the Together for the Gospel Conference in Louisville. There was so much at the conference that it would be impossible to write everything that I took from it. It was a blessing to meet and listen to so many heroes of the faith. Albert Mohler was a member of a group of preachers that brought in R.C. Sproul, John Piper, John Macarthur and others to share what they had learned in the ministry. Some of these men have been at this for twice as long as I've even been alive and have done it well. It was very encouraging and very humbling at the same time. It was also a clear challenge to faithfulness and persistence in the ministry in view of our calling and knowing we will answer for this ministry before the Lord (Hebrews 13:17). Pastors came to the conference from all over the world, including places like England, Ethiopia, India, and even Indiana! I had the awesome opportunity of hearing some of their stories. I am reminded once again that this is a calling to what will be a tough life with many obstacles, just ask another hero of the faith, the apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 4). Despite these hardships, I'll never understand just how God would want someone like me doing something like this. He delights in using the weak and foolish things of the world to confound the strong and I think that's an excellent place to start. I know I have a long way to go and a lot to learn along the way. I'll never have it all figured out but knowing my Savior promised to always be with me is good enough.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Together for the Gospel
This past week I had the opportunity to attend the Together for the Gospel Conference in Louisville. There was so much at the conference that it would be impossible to write everything that I took from it. It was a blessing to meet and listen to so many heroes of the faith. Albert Mohler was a member of a group of preachers that brought in R.C. Sproul, John Piper, John Macarthur and others to share what they had learned in the ministry. Some of these men have been at this for twice as long as I've even been alive and have done it well. It was very encouraging and very humbling at the same time. It was also a clear challenge to faithfulness and persistence in the ministry in view of our calling and knowing we will answer for this ministry before the Lord (Hebrews 13:17). Pastors came to the conference from all over the world, including places like England, Ethiopia, India, and even Indiana! I had the awesome opportunity of hearing some of their stories. I am reminded once again that this is a calling to what will be a tough life with many obstacles, just ask another hero of the faith, the apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 4). Despite these hardships, I'll never understand just how God would want someone like me doing something like this. He delights in using the weak and foolish things of the world to confound the strong and I think that's an excellent place to start. I know I have a long way to go and a lot to learn along the way. I'll never have it all figured out but knowing my Savior promised to always be with me is good enough.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Resurrection
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and celebrated the Resurrection of our Savior. Never lose the awe and wonder of it all!
IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
Thursday, April 06, 2006
College Retreat
We really enjoyed getting to spend some time with friends at a college retreat this past weekend and getting to know some new faces. We hope to see you again soon.
"Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases." - Psalm 115:1-3
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