Through the Rain

I was standing out on the deck watching lightning strike a pivot just north of the house last night with the family...what an amazing sight to see fire come hurdling through the sky and in the same instant have your heart knocked sideways from a thunder clap! The girls and I all screamed and ran in the house to watch from a much safer vantage point!
As the rain began to come in sheets and the storm continued to roar, I was keenly aware of God's presence and His might. I know He talks to some in a whisper but last night it was through the storm. Through the rain He reminded me that He has washed my sins away and has "renewed a right spirit within me."
My prayer this morning is giving praise to God that through the rain He gives new life...through the washing away of sin He gives new hope.

New Toys

There is nothing better than a new toy...ask any 6 year old. We just got some new toys in the office [computers!] to help us organize our ministry. Oh sure! Another truth be told...things that help you get organized are complicated! Never the less...things should be updated more consistently now. Another truth...things that help you stay up to date are hard to do consistently! What a topsy turvy world we live in!
I am excited over what the youth group [SWAT] is up to...they are starting a mission-minded worldview. I think you can see the link to their facebook and mission challenge on the blog sight. Check it out!
Too bad the great commandment wasn't "go, find a new toy!" Rather, and even better, it is "Go and find a new life in Jesus!"