This post was sparked by Pete Wilson’s post on his blog without wax Well it’s that time again. It’s getting cooler and we’re dressing up our kids as their favorite characters to haul in a load of sweets. Along with that we Christians are having the Halloween debate yet again. I realized one thing though this year. As Christians we totally get bent out of shape with the nonchristians as they say “happy holidays” instead of “merry Christmas”. We also do this thing of renaming. Instead of Halloween we call it “fall festival” and still go through the motions of everything else involved in this “holiday”. It just seems strange to me, “happy holidays” doesn’t take away Christmas and “fall festival” doesn’t take away Halloween. Christians trick or treet and nonchristians sing silent night, we’re trying to fool ourselves but what ever name we call it we’re all still engaged in both. So settle down dress your kid up and enjoy the free candy.

I know I haven’t touched my blog in months but I need to keep up.  I know, seriously this is what I am posting?  Ok… the second video is just ridiculous, two of my favorite things in the 90’s Slayer & Sesame Street… This first video is becoming one of my favorite songs.  On Aug 16 we attended Elevation Church.  We were given their new worship CD: God With Us. I can’t stop listening to it.  We got the VIP treatment from all the volunteers and staff that took the time to chat with us.  They are doing amazing work and ushering in the Kingdom to Charlotte…..

Well today we arrived in the village there were so many things that happened. Of course we did the construction installing concrete floors in bedrooms. There was an instant connection between our team of 5 and the locals. Very overwhelmed now ….. Maybe post something later when I get home.

So now I have been awake for 30 hours. I’m on the plane on our way to tegucigalpa. I can’t sleep on the plane but my head is spinning with lack of sleep. I’m totally excited I can’t wait to get to the ranch so I can take a breath. I love travelling but I hate the process getting there. Says a lot I guess. Well now I am listening to a message from Matt Chandler. I’m going to try to sleep but I’m not sure what is going to happen……

See how you can get involved…..  Also read about the Start of New Passion Church

This is a true leader delegating out work….. Of course the quality of work I received was below par.

Little one is fearless….. Had to get pillows

John 3:28-30 (ESV)

28.You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him. 29.The one who has the bride is the bridegroom.  The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete.  30He must increase, but I must decrease.

This is John the baptizer proclaiming the arrival of Christ and describes Him as the bridegroom.  John explains after hearing the “voice” of Jesus his joy is now complete. After reading this last night in the wee hours of the morning it hit me why is it that I’ve heard His voice, but I still chase things to increase my joy?  It’s verse 30 that I am struggling with.  I am trying to increase Christ and increase myself at the same time. Apparently its not working, since God kept me up all night reading this….. I think I got the message….