In my current place in life I’m over run with toys that require batteries.  It seems like every time I turn around there’s another birthday, holiday, or special event.  It’s so entertaining to watch my kid’s faces as they open a present to see this super looking toy, so colorful and shiny.  It’s like the toy is screaming “PLAY WITH ME!”  But no matter how cool it looks, without batteries it can never live up to what it’s designed to be.  The batteries are the source that ACTIVATES the toy to reach its full potential.

The same is true with our spiritual life.  There’s no way we can live up to our potential without God as our source. It doesn’t matter how bright and shiny you look, or how great your talents are, you’ll never measure up without HIM.  God is the Activator!  Everything comes alive when you really know God.   He wants to ACTIVATE your spirit to: long for him, grow in him, and believe Him.   Why? Because there are so many crazy truths God is waiting to share with you.

Focus Point: Activate motionless Christianity by making God your source.

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We just had a week in Honduras, and as we were flying back to Houston it was very clear to me how blessed I am. We live in a very fast-paced world full of deadlines, packed calendars, and quick text messages that keep us moving for what reason? It might be to accomplish more, to feel like we have a purpose, to fight off the numbing shackles of boredom, or maybe all of the above. Yes, we are to be good stewards with our time, and accomplishment is a sign of success—or is it? The Bible says that “a man can gain the whole world and lose his soul,” (Luke 9:25). See, by the world’s standards you can amass a huge empire, have power and prestige, but by God’s standards still have nothing. This blog is not to throw a coup into your daily schedule. It’s just to remind you of the most important thing…your relationship with God. Many times we are “doing” so much for God that He has our hands but not our hearts. (more…)

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I’m taking a team of eighteen, to Tegucigalpa Honduras.  Please pray that God will move mightly as we “GO” Matt 28:19.

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I’m in the middle of Brookhill Ranches Camp #7 and we had some serious rain.  It is so exciting because when it rains at camp we get really creative and have tons of fun.  However, I could see the disappointment on the faces of the first time campers as the rain started to fall, unsure what was going to happen.  They were concerned about the rain messing up plans. With all of this running through my head, my mind wasn’t on the fact that it was raining; my focus was on making our situation the most fun, enjoyable, and unforgettable.  The rain did hold up some activities but it didn’t stop the fun.  Everybody was laughing and having a great time.  So today, take a lesson from camp… No matter what life throws your way, it’s your decision on how to interpret it. You can see rain as a miserable unfortunate event in your life that just messed up your plans, or you can get creative, work through what was dealt, and make it as enjoyable as it can be.   Who knows, maybe something better will come about?  Listen, God can still work “in the midst of rain” if you let Him. All God is looking for is an avenue.   James 1:2-4 says that it’s our attitude and perseverance that can bring maturity to our life.  Don’t get discouraged because your plans didn’t work out; trust the Lord and lean on Him.  He is our strength in times of weakness.  Don’t get caught up in what didn’t happen, change your perspective because great things can happen “in the midst of rain.”  Have a great day!

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