I Want To Really Live

After reading My last book and also digging into one of the new ones I am working on, I am convinced of our need to be changed to reflect the character of God. I wouldn't say this is a new revelation for me but one God is having me focus on more intently. I love this quote from the McManus book I am reading. "God formed us in his image and then breathed life into us. God's life in us is sustained by character. When we lose the character of God, we lose the life of God in us. But to have his character, we must first die to ourselves, because to become like Him is what it means to really live."

I read this today and I was prompted to pass this info along to you. Let God examine your character. If we are not becoming more like Christ, He is not "living" in us.

Wow!

As a Pastor, every day I am placed into situations where decisions need to be made. These decisions in my mind are always crucial and important. Why? Because they are decisions made by me, a leader in God's church, for His kingdom. There's a ton of pressure there. It is seldom that a decision is made and there is such clarity that it is obvious. But, there is always a peace as I walk through a process of prayer and waiting with God.

Yesterday I read an article written by a Pastor at Elevation Church. I've been following his blog and the church for a while in interest. They are a quickly growing and dynamic church. They inspire me to consistently evaluate my passion for ministry. This guy is passionate! One of the things that has impressed me though is not just the action, but the wisdom behind action. I want to be a leader that is confident in who I am in Christ to lead boldly, but always humbly so as to submit to God's authority. I think Steven has done that.

Some may agree with him or not, but that is not at issue here. There is a passion for God's kingdom and church that few leaders have. There is a boldness with confidence in who God has called him to be. There is a humility in the authority of God's Word not his own. All of this is wrapped up in what I am seeing to be an extremely dynamic, Spirit led ministry.

Anyway, check this out and enjoy his passion...

C3 Conference

Last year. Myself and 2 other Pastors from TRF were able to attend the C3 conference. In a lot of ways, it changed who we are as a team and definitely as individuals. This year, we were not able to attend, but our Creative Director Dave and his wife have been there. I have had the chance to read through a couple of blogs from individuals attending the event. I honestly get chills reading through the info. It was an extremely, spiritually powerful event.

I look forward to hearing Dave's response. If you want to read a little about the conference, there is a great resource on Tony Morgan's blog. Go check it out.

By the way, I wrote this blog while on hold with the same call...