Ask Anything Friday 10.31.08
You know what to do….ask away!
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The Most Dangerous Prayer I’ve Ever Prayed
Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to the people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am, Send me!”
Looking back on my walk with God, I realized that making this the prayer of my heart (I tell God everyday…God, I’ll go where you want me to go, say what you want me to say, and do what you want me to do) has been the most dangerous, yet rewarding prayer I could ever pray!
Dangerous because it’s caused me to:
- Make some of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made in my life
- Get persecuted for no reason
- Lose all my friends
- Not settle for mediocrity or take the easy road
- To be patient and trust God
- Have times where I feel like I’m the only one standing up and living for God (can anyone relate?)
Rewarding because:
- Since praying that prayer – I’ve lived a life that I couldn’t even imagine living 5 years ago
- I love my life! I have peace, I have joy, I’m not empty, I can sleep at night!
- I got new friends that I wouldn’t trade for anyone in the world
- I’m making a difference in peoples lives
- I never know whats next in my life… but I know it’s going to be ridiculous because God is good!
I could list about a million other things in each category… I just want to challenge you to pray that prayer to God everyday. When you have an open heart and you’re willing to give it all over to God. When you really put Him first in everything you do… it won’t be easy, it won’t always be fun , in fact it really can seem dangerous (stepping out in faith… not knowing what is ahead, while not leaning to your own understanding…tough stuff!). But I promise you . . . if you’ll stick with it, if you won’t compromise, if you’ll trust Him…you’ll be on your way to the most rewarding life you could ever live.
Get ready!
Perry Noble’s Advice to Single Men!
October 28, 2008 by bubba
Filed under Blog, Relationships, Videos
Beautiful_02- Single Guys Outtake from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.
Book Review: The Spirit Controlled Life
October 28, 2008 by bubba
Filed under Blog, Book Reviews, Ministry
So it’s back to having required reading at Bible School. It has it’s pros and cons. On one hand, I get exposed to books I’d never read otherwise. On the other, I don’t get to read as many books as I liked to throughout the year (nor the ones I choose to read).
Anyway-this book is basically a book study of the book of Galatians. It literally takes the book apart verse by verse! It was very insightful and I learned a ton!
After reading this book I promise you you’ll know the difference between The Law and the Grace of God. It’s very liberating! I enjoyed it!
Final Grade: B Buy it here!
Pastor Appreciation Month
October 28, 2008 by bubba
Filed under Blog, Ministry, Relationships
October is Pastor Appreciation month and I just want to recognize some pastors who have had a huge impact on my life!
Pastor Jeff Kistler - I attended Middletown Road Baptist Church when I got saved in middle school. This is when I figured out I was called to ministry! Pastor Kistler spent so much time pouring into me and loving me. He helped light my fire for Jesus as a teenager!
“Pastor” Judy Steidel - Ok, so she wasn’t exactly an ordained pastor, but this woman ran a bible study of 80+ teenagers every week in her house. Through her bible study I rededicated my life to God and started going to Victory Family Church. She took me under her wing as a son and showed me what it’s like when someone lives a passionate, sold out life to God. I still get fired up just thinking about her!
Pastor Larry Bettencourt - Ok… so without this man… I have no clue where I’d be! I interned under his leadership for 2 years. He taught me a ton about ministry, opened doors for me, and gave me my first opportunities to speak. I am so thankful for his leadership and now I am grateful for his friendship. He’s changed thousands of lives and he continues to do that through his ministry (Finishline).
Pastor Zack Blair – Sounds weird to call him Pastor because we’ve known each other since we were freshmen in college! It’s been awesome seeing Zack grow into his calling. He is now touching a generation of twenty somethings and he is constantly speaking into my life and taking me to new levels. I love this guy!
Pastor Craig DeBower - PC! I don’t even think I need to say anything else! This man is a walking Bible! He was a CEO and now he is a Pastor… the man has a ridiculous amount of wisdom on the inside of him. It’s a privilege to get to spend time with this guy!
Pastor Steve Moore - Over the past year I’ve gotten the opportunity to spend a lot of time with this guy! He took my leadership/ministry lid and blew it out of the water! My favorite line of his would be when something crazy would happen (pretty regularly) and he’d say to me, “Welcome to ministry!”
Pastor John Nuzzo - When I see everything happening at Victory… I just think to myself… What if Pastor John and Michelle weren’t obedient to God? Wow… thousands upon thousands of lives have been impacted forever as a result of their obedience. They are touching a generation. I can’t even put into words how grateful I am to sit under this mans teaching and leadership…what a privilege.
I would encourage you to think about the Pastors who’ve helped changed your life as a result of their obedience to God and write them a letter, buy them a gift, or simply tell them you appreciate them. Ministry really is a thankless job, you’d be surprised what just hearing “thank you” can do to encourage a pastors heart.
Beautiful: A Series for Women and the Men that Pursue Them!
October 28, 2008 by bubba
Filed under Blog, Relationships
I’ve had a lot of posts today… I know. I’m just trying to add value to your life! I had to put this out there… Started listening to this series today…very insightful!
PERRY NOBLE is doing a series at his church called: Beautiful – A Series for Women and the Men that Pursue them. (Click to watch message.)Or you could search for the Newspring Church podcast in iTunes and subscribe to it there.
If you’re a woman – you need to listen to this series
If you’re a man – you need to listen to this series
If you’re a single man – Perry has some ridiculous advice for you! haha
LISTEN TO IT! It’ll change your life!
Victory’s Cardboard Testimonies (Part 2)
Victory’s Cardboard Testimonies
This was one of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen. I’ve watched the journey of so many of these people and watched God transform their lives. I can’t even put into words what seeing this does in my heart…God is so good.
Cardboard Testimonies
We did this at our church this past weekend. It was so powerful. I’ll have the one from our church up when I get it. Isn’t it amazing what God can do in one person’s life? Wow… gets me so excited to touch a generation of people for the Kingdom!
