How To Stay Positive

I was reminded today about being positive ... and staying positive! This was very timely for me. I mean, most of the time, I'm a pretty positive person (I think!), but I'm trying to get things finalized and organized for a camp that I leave for on Sunday, making sure things are just perfect for when I'm away, etc. Everything always turns out just fine.



So if you're feeling not so positive, why don't you take on the attitude of this little girl -- who thinks she can do anything!!

Living positively ... and with complete flexibility,

Waiting ...

Sometimes God calls us to be content in our discontentment. I think that can be defined as "waiting".

Rick Warren says this, "You can't hear God's voice if you're rushing. You must be resting."

"I wait quietly before God." Psalm 62.5 (NLT)

Definition of "waiting": remaining inactive in one place while expecting something

Definitions of "wait on": a) to perform the duties of an attendant of servant for; b) to supply the wants of a person, as serving a meal or serving a customer in a store; c) to call upon or visit (like to "wait on" Her Majesty at the palace)

I beg to differ though ... as Christians, can we remain inactive and "wait"? Or should our focus be who we can "wait on"?

I will choose to do what God is leading me to do.



So, Lord, while I'm waiting, I will serve You, I will worship You, I will not faint, but I will run the race You've set out before me with obedience, boldness and confidence because I love You and Your ways are higher than mine, Your plans are perfect.

Learning to Fly

The other day, I listened to a friend's podcast entitled, "Learning to Fly". It has had me thinking. One line in particular that has been stirring in my head and my heart since listening is this ... God is faithful. He is good. He is enough. Do I really believe that? Really, deep down, in the depths of my heart of hearts?

The Reason

Merry Christmas, everyone! It has been awhile since blogging on here, but today I received a picture that is just beautiful -- and true. It has me thinking about the true reason for Christmas -- not the material gifts we give (which I just bought more of today), not the hustle and bustle (which I'm not a huge fan of -- stood in line for a return at a store today for a really LONG time), not the Christmas Eve Service that we'll attend, not even about the family traditions we take part in or celebrate each year, but Christmas is about Jesus ... the little baby who was born to us so long ago. The little baby, who grew up to be a man who would die on a cross to forgive my sins and yours. This man, Jesus, who loves us so much, is the real reason for Christmas!

Merry, merry Christmas!

CapCity Kidz blog

Oh wow, I was reading my google reader today and found out that someone thinks that the CapCity Kidz Blog is in his top 10!!! You can click here to see the post! I was completely humbled and honored to be recognized like that! Thanks, Wayne, for that post! You made my day!

Fall Back ...

Yes, it’s that time again. You get an extra hour of sleep this Saturday night. How great is that? Don’t forget to turn your clock back an hour, otherwise you’ll be really early at church on Sunday!

The Nines ... Leadership

There was recently an online leadership conference ... called The Nines ... different leaders spoke for 9 minutes about leadership. I was not able to "attend", but some of my ministry friends got to. I was reading one blog by BLeach and here's what he got from one guy. It's a VERY good way for replicating servants/volunteers, constantly having an apprentice with you whether it's in service, getting ready for an event, or whatever. Good stuff!

Here's a five-step process Dave Ferguson shared for developing another leader.

1. I do, you watch.
2. I do, you help.
3. You do, I help.
4. You do, I watch.
5. You do, someone else watches.

Really simple, but it's a process that has the ability to create a reproducing culture in the church.