This summer my family and I joined Mission of Mercy and KSBJ for a mission trip to Honduras. There we served at four of the ten project sites in the capital city of Tegucigalpa, in outreach programs to the children. We taught Vacation Bible School and helped restore the sites and worship centers. While there we were fortunate to meet our own sponsored child, Alber, age 4, to meet his family and to visit his home. He walked us from the project site to his house, about 15 minutes away. This short video shows him greeting us there with a huge smile. Is that not the most precious child?
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Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer
Absolute Surrender, Andrew Murray
The Valley of Vision, a collection of Puritan Prayers
Hinds Feet on High Places, Hannah Hurnard
Pursuit of Holiness , Jerry Bridges
Strength in Weakness, Andrew Comiskey
The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer
Abide In Christ, Andrew Murray
The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster
Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
Abba's Child, Brennan Manning
Hole in Our Gospel, Richard Stearnes
Eternity to Here, Frank Viola
He Loves Me, Wayne Jacobsen
So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Wayne Jacobsen
Church 3.0, Neil Cole
Pagan Christianity, Frank Viola
Divine Nobodies, Jim Palmer
Instruments in the Redeemers Hands, Paul David Tripp
The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg
Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. - Psalm 31:3
I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. --Psalm 40:1-3
Joy in the Journey: my story
There is a joy in the journey, there’s a Light you can love on the way; there is a wonder and wildness to life, and freedom for those who obey.--Michael Card
My journey, as shared on Aug 30, 2009 at Gateway Church, Austin, TX
Opening video (watch first)
sameSEX message & interview
Why I share my story :
First, and foremost: to give God glory and demonstrate His power to transform and renew lives.
Second, to offer hope and encouragement to those wrestling with sin, particularly sexual sin.
And third, to show my gratitude to Jesus for restoring my joy & peace, and showing me the true meaning of FREEDOM.
My journey, as shared on Aug 30, 2009 at Gateway Church, Austin, TX
Opening video (watch first)
sameSEX message & interview
Why I share my story :
First, and foremost: to give God glory and demonstrate His power to transform and renew lives.
Second, to offer hope and encouragement to those wrestling with sin, particularly sexual sin.
And third, to show my gratitude to Jesus for restoring my joy & peace, and showing me the true meaning of FREEDOM.
The precious blood of Jesus Christ redeems; Forgiven I´m alive, restored, set free; Your Majesty resides inside of me;
Forever I believe, forever I believe.
Arrested by Your truth and righteousness, Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness; Convicted by Your Spirit, led by Your Word; Your love will never fail, your love will never fail.
I know You gave the world Your only son for us; To know Your name, to live within the Savior´s love; You took my place knowing You'd be crucified; And you loved a people undeserving!
(lyrics by Hillsong)
Forever I believe, forever I believe.
Arrested by Your truth and righteousness, Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness; Convicted by Your Spirit, led by Your Word; Your love will never fail, your love will never fail.
I know You gave the world Your only son for us; To know Your name, to live within the Savior´s love; You took my place knowing You'd be crucified; And you loved a people undeserving!
(lyrics by Hillsong)
2 Cor. 12:9a
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
thinking outside the box of religion
Sources of Inspiration
- The God Journey
- LifeStream
- Desert Stream Ministries
- Cole-Slaw: Neil Cole's Blog
- Simple Church: Felicity Dale's Blog
- CMA Resources
- RENOVARE
- Living Water International
- Every Home for Christ
- The Spurgeon Archive
- Tozer Devotional
- Henri Nouwen
- Ravi Zacharias Ministries
- Living Proof Ministries
- Purpose Driven Life
- Gateway Church
- Austin Stone Church
- Insight for Living
- Soul Revolution
- Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
- Mission of Mercy
- HCJB Global
- Austin House of Prayer
- KSBJ 89.3 Houston
music that's moving me
Romans 6:13b
Surrender your whole being to Him, to be used for righteous purposes.
Favorite Books
Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer
Absolute Surrender, Andrew Murray
The Valley of Vision, a collection of Puritan Prayers
Hinds Feet on High Places, Hannah Hurnard
Pursuit of Holiness , Jerry Bridges
Strength in Weakness, Andrew Comiskey
The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer
Abide In Christ, Andrew Murray
The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster
Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
Abba's Child, Brennan Manning
Hole in Our Gospel, Richard Stearnes
Eternity to Here, Frank Viola
He Loves Me, Wayne Jacobsen
So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Wayne Jacobsen
Church 3.0, Neil Cole
Pagan Christianity, Frank Viola
Divine Nobodies, Jim Palmer
Instruments in the Redeemers Hands, Paul David Tripp
The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to the ways of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
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