One of the Most Exciting Days of my Life

OK so there's been a few days in my life that I'll never forget. First the day I gave my life to the Lord (I'll share that story another time) Second the Day I got married. My wife is incredible and the perfect choice for me, I'm so thankful to God for choosing her. Third and Fourth in no particular order, the days my children were born. Apr 4th and Feb 23. AND

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!


TODAY FEBRUARY 26th 2009 (NO Christy is not pregnant)

Tristan gave his life to the Lord today "Daddy guess what... what bud?... I asked Jesus to be in my heart today" and then he tells the story about when he did it and why. We've been teaching them about God and living our lives while trying to be an example to our children but never pushed the issue with him. I've asked him about it before once or twice but he wasn't ready and today all by himself he did it. I explained some things about it for him and he was excited.

So excited man I can't even handle it right now!! God is SO GOOD.
Something I've proclaimed over my home for my family from day 1. Joshua 24:15b "As for me and my household we will serve the Lord" !!

I'll let Christy post the rest of the story on her blog cause I know she's dying to do it too haha

Thank you everyone for praying for my family and we love you all


Blessings!

My First Interview ~ Maybe more to come!

Thanks to Jenny for the questions!


1. You've just been told you have 6 months to live, what would you do? Places you visit....
I've been told I have 6months to live, I'd make absolutely sure that my family had everything they needed to not have to worry about "life" things and then I would probably do something cheesey like record a tonne of videos for my wife and children with little messages and being sure they knew I loved them completly. I'd also like to do some major travelling, and some of the things I've always dreamed of doing I.E Sky Diving, Bungee Jumping, Scuba Trip... Stuff like that. A Joe Vs. the Volcano sorta thing comes to mind.


2. Do you love your career...what would be something else you would like to do for a career? What stops you from doing it?
Do I love my career, I deffinately love what I'm doing. I've often said I don't ever want to live to work, I only want to work so I can live freely it's important to me to be able to spend whatever time I want to with my family and also to be able to give to the body of Christ whenever I can. I don't think at present moment I can see myself doing anything else, I've always wanted to be a Pastor and to be able to give in that sense but I don't see why I'd have to stop having fun with computers. There really isn't anything stopping me, I guess I'm on the path that I believe God has me on!! Nothing should hold us back from doing what we want.


3. What was your funnniest moment?
Hmm I'm not sure, there are tonnes of things that are my funniest momments and with two kids and a crazy wife I think they keep happening. I really dunno right now, If I think of something I'll come back and edit in a different color. Sorry

OH MY GOODNESS Thanks to Ruth for bringing back this dreadful but halarious moment of my life... Back when we were all younger ;) our youth group under my father-inlaw's leadership used to go to the old folks home and minister to the people there, singing songs, playing games and visiting with these people. Well one particular visit and MY LAST I might add I sat with a lady we called Grandma Katie... ... ... ... I wish I hadn't :P Let's just say the visit was great really I was having a great time, then all the sudden outta da blue she starts talking about my childhood and how I'm her grandson and going into details, she even told me my birth name (native name) I can't remember it, but then she says "You used to suck on my tits" I was so embarassed seriously I was a young Christian at this point and a teenager "trying to be the cool one" in front of all my friends and wow... ya it wasn't so funny back then but I can sure laugh about it now haha

4. Do you have any regrets in your life so far?
Turthfully I'd have to say my biggest regrets have been not being obedient to God, to his callings. Being selfish in my own life and doing what I've wanted instead of laying down my will and dying to self.


5. What is your biggest struggle with being a Christian?
My biggest struggle with being a Christian is my flesh... Like Paul said I do the things I don't want to do. My disobedience... I'm a weak man I often struggle with confidence in Christ, "did He really ask me to say that, am I really supposed to be doing this" sorta things. Wierd thing is I know that He has called me, I know His voice and when He's speaking to me, I just am a fool for listening to the voice of the enemy and allowing him to whisper lies to me. I also struggle with consistancy, sometimes I feel like I'm not praying enough or not reading my bible enough. I know I'm my own worst critic, and I also know these aren't requirments but I do struggle with them. Another thing I struggle with is wisdom, I guess this ties into the confidence thing though, I just don't feel smart enough, I feel like I never measure up.. It's very dumb I know... but for some reason I continually fall into that. I really just want to live a life that is truly tranparent with a passion for Jesus that results in a God honoring moral lifestyle so that my behavior follows my beliefs.


Well thanks Jenny for those questions, if anyone else has anything they want to ask me then fire away I may not answer all of them if there is lots I might pick a "best of" from the bunch or I might answer them all... who knows :P haha

Blessings to all my peeps thanks for reading. Drop a comment if you haven't for awhile!

I'm due I know...

I've thought of closing shop, but can never do it... I don't know why but I guess I'll listen to the inner thoughts and leave it be. You'll just have to put up with the randomness and long holidays. There is usually MUCH to say but I find myself holding back, or better yet never finding the right words to bring forth. More times then not I will have written a long post only to delete it. Not in fear of what people will think because anyone who really knows me knows that I don't often hold back I usually speak my mind. If I could organize my thoughts I would probably post a whole lot more.

I often pray for wisdom, not because I want to sound or be "smart" but that I might know my Father's heart. That I might retain his words, that they would resonate in my heart and mind. So I can walk in confidence and obedience with Him and for Him. That my footsteps would march a long side His. Most importantly that I would lead my family and my friends to Him, that through my life they would see the heart of the Father.

I am a simple man who desires to earnestly seek the heart of our Father, I fail often and continually fall short of that goal. Thankfully there is Grace, thankfully there is Love, thankfully his arms are MUCH stronger than mine. I am learning always to be a weak man. Not a weak man in the sense that I am a pushover or incapable of doing, but that I relinquish the reins of my own life and allow Him to take control. Of course being the gentleman that He is, He allows me free will and I keep making mistakes. Again thank you for Grace and Freedom in Your truth.
I'm not sure if I've ever shared this on my blog and few people do know but my favorite book of the bible is Philippians... if I could really pick a favorite, more specifically my favorite passages are;

Philippians 3:7-10 "7.But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9. and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith."

They speak in abundance to me, they are my life words. The primary focus of my life begins in Jesus, and knowing Him. My hearts desire is to be known as a man who passionately pursues the Father's heart. I may not always show it and for that I am truly sorry. If I could know the Father's heart and walk in unison with His heart beat.... One thing I hate is fake, and I never want to be or example that in my life. Ever. Please forgive me if I have, it has never been my intention.

WOW, that was honestly only going to be a prelude of things to come and maybe it will be.

Thank you for reading, my God touch your hearts and bless your socks off ;-)