Friday 23 October

I went to Wal-Mart with my wife this morning. That is an act of love.

Today, is the day I have to be real clear where the sermon is going. The sermon should ONLY reflect the content of the text and corresponding themes. Stephen's Apologia in Acts 7 will culminate in his death. Are we willing to give our lives to proclaim the truth of Christ's Gospel (plug in a John Piper sermon on missions here)?

Sweet Abigail will be having a birthday tomorrow. She is the only child born during our time of ministry in the Kansas City area. It is hard to imagine we went to KC more than 9 years ago. My wife and I have said recently that these last 5 years are a blur. The Lord has blessed us with 4 children, the work of planting a church and the conversion and maturation of our 3 oldest have made it seem like we have lived a lifetime in mere moments. It is amazing to consider. What will the next 5 years hold? Hopefully, faithfulness to Christ and fruitful labor for His church will mark our lives. If you could write the story of your next 5 years what would it say?

What do you need to do to live your dreams? I hope your plans reflect a holy acknowledgment Christ's Preeminence.