MONDAY MEANDERINGS

Hmmm, let me see.........

• Brett Favre - not necessarily a smart decision at the end of regulation, huh?
• The Saints - soon to be the Ain'ts thanks to Indy!
• Now what????? Soon to find out.
• Why live under the Law when Jesus frees us up??
• Any Mulvanites interested in participating in the upcoming Walk to Emmaus weekend?
  
• Conan O'Brian - $45 million buyout? What's wrong with this picture?
• I love sports, however...............sports have become the god of America.
• 1970 Blue Plymouth Roadrunner - beep beep!
• My brother Rod has joined the facebook world - THE END IS NEAR!!
• My nephew Adam scored 24 points against Kapaun - taught him everything he knows.
• My grandaughter Addy is a shoo in for most beautiful baby in the world!
• Reminder - dreams without action remain dreams!
• Vision - a picture of the future that produces passion!
• I've noticed too many people attempting to be who the world wants them to be in contrast to who God wants them be.
• I think it would BEHOOVE us all to "Be still, and know that I am God" - Psalm 46:10

Have a great week!! - PR

REFLECTIONS - rEfLECtioNs

As you can see, various groups gathered at tables to read and study scriptures that dealt with visioning and the role of the Spirit in that visioning (Ezekiel 37, Acts 2, and others).

It was a great day at Camp Horizon this past Saturday. Our first (dare I say "annual") spiritual retreat to seek God's face, worship, pray, study, laugh, and have just a wonderful time together. Thanks to all of you who gave up your Saturday to participate. It is very much appreciated! We gathered together, not to plan, but to enter into God's presence and we were not disappointed.

A few reflections as it relates to the day:

• If nothing else, God united us as a group of members of the MUMC who may have never otherwise gathered to discern God's will for our lives. Persons who attend all 3 services were represented, all age groups were represented, and all hearts gathered together as one to worship our Lord. What a blessing!
• There is an intentional desire to grow spiritually as a church.
• There is a desire to worship God. It was evident. Thanks Lorna for leading us in prayer and thanks Jerry for assisting on the guitar - awesome!
• I was thrilled to see the small groups where each person prayed. That's where the power is. (Even if it gets you out of your comfort zone).
• The Holy Spirit was present.
• There is an openness to new things. But as Mary reminded us, how willing are we to do what God is asking us to do? How obedient will we be?

Let us covenant to pray that God will clarify the vision He is placing before us as a church. And let us pray that we will be willing and obedient to that vision.

BURIED!

Sorry, folks. No blog this week. I'll get back to you next week!


PR

WELCOME TO 2010!

Okay, here we go. Another new year is before us. Now what??? Well, here's a few thoughts:

1. This past year I have been reminded of how much my family means to me. Now that we're closer to them, I plan to see them more (especially those little grandkids because it is my duty to spoil them).
2. I'm also reminded of the great friends we have made over the years. I never want to take them for granted and am thankful to God for such special folks.
3. Moving is never easy. Transitions can be difficult. I'm in no mood for another move anytime soon. We believe God has called us to Mulvane as difficult as it was to pack up and leave and thankfully we are beginning to see some of the fruit of the ministry here. Looking forward to what is in store for us this year.
4. My wife is the love of my life and true partner in ministry. Couldn't do it (or wouldn't do it) without her.
5. Yes, elk hunting is already on the calendar.
6. I've got to figure out how to get time to read and study. Havn't completed a book since the move.
7. Need to find a getaway place in this area. Any ideas?
8. Retiring the 6 shooter?
9. Talking less, listening more? That will take much prayer.
10. And yes, Jesus is Lord of 2010!!