Tough Times

Last weekend held an amazing conference, "Creating a Passion for Prayer" which was led by Dr. Dave Earley. I can't stress how awesome it was. It really sparked a new passion for prayer in my life. We learned many different ways to pray and how to pray for an hour without falling asleep... which happens to me i'll admit. God really moved in that conference and I felt His presence there.

So tough times ahead though. With school coming to a close and other issues weighing heavy on my heart, I'm learning to rely on God more than I ever though possible... thankfully God is big enough to handle all my "big" problems. I am so glad I serve a God who is in control and if it will bring glory to Him take away all my problems.

Junior High we are starting our Bible Study April 17th!!! Get stoked! It's gonna be awesome :) Don't forget as well to have your deposit in for Falls Creek as soon as possible so you can reserve your spot!!!

Fast Approaching

So graduation is just around the corner. Senioritis has completely consumed my body and their seems to be no cure... doctor's are baffled by the quick spreading disease and all tests have come back with less than stellar results...

FALLS CREEK!!!!!!!!!! As of right now we are slated to go July 4-8th. The cost will be 150 no matter what week we go, so start saving your money now! Mow lawns, babysit, wash cars, wash windows, do chores, walk dogs, do anything to start saving money. Until I get a bigger cabin there will be a limit on who can come and those who give me deposits first will be first on the list. $25 is the deposit, so get it in!

We're working on the life of Jesus now on Wednesday nights for awhile. Last week we discussed the calling of Matthew and the dinner with "sinners" that followed. Be sure to come tonight to see what the next life moment will be :)

Another Day

Well, my new year's resolution of blogging more is not really happening... that's why it's a new years resolution I guess. Anyways, for those of you keeping track, I did preach a sermon on January 16. You can find it here. www.birchwoodchurch.com/media Then click on January 16.

It's the middle of February and the weather is starting to act like it's the end of March or early April. It's been gorgeous. My daughter is beginning to roll over from her stomach to her back and that has been pretty darn awesome to watch as she learns to do new things every day.

Youth has been going pretty well. We're starting to see visitors come and then come back for more the next week! I have been challenging my youth to actually bring their Bibles to church and while some are succeeding, others are failing miserably. I'm also going to have to start "encouraging" them to pay more attention during big church. I'm hearing too much from other people that they are too distracting during service, and that saddens me because I want them to get as much out of it as I do...

Anyways, tonight we will be continuing our discussion of Moses and the Israelite people. It will be a great time so I hope all my youth show up tonight :)

27

No this is not post 27, at least I'm pretty sure it's not... Today is my 27th birthday :)

So with a new year comes new year's resolutions. Well I'm going to try really hard to keep this updated regularly... let's hope I can come through on this one.

I'm preaching on Sunday and I'm pretty excited and nervous at the same time. This is a great opportunity for me and I am ready!

I'll be speaking on prayer so come on out and see me :)