Wednesday

I met a guy who survived a lightning strike today, I don't think he saw God's grace in it however.

Tomorrow, Thursday morning Bible study in downtown Orlando on prayer. Sr. Bible study at Perkins in Ocoee is on 2 John @ 8:30.

I talked with my big kids about Acts 8 last night which is next for Sunday morning preaching. They have keen insights into the Scriptures.

On a personal note, I have given up Diet Coke. It has been about 6 days and I have actually had withdrawal symptoms! I started drinking it when I made a push to go sugar-free a few years back. I had been drinking gigantic amounts. I read alot of material and the aspartame is bad stuff. I always go "all in" on things like this so cold turkey was the only option. Also, I am trying to exercise 6 days per week. I have averaged about 4 per week the last month or so. 3 for 3 on exercise this week with 2 days having weight training and running. Today, I lifted in the morning and plan to run before dinner. The eating and exercise programs are great opportunities to be more disciplined. Though bodily exercise profits 'a little' it also helps my spiritual life somehow which is excellent both now and in eternity.

I just ate a cinnamon roll. I don't think that is a good Diet Coke trade off. The work of personal discipline continues...

Provision

We are praying for provision on many fronts. The first, is our own needs. The second, is for our church location and finances. The others, dozens of people we know are struggling financially. Let us lift up the needs of our brethren and look for ways to be the means of their relief.

Studying for sermon in Acts 7 "Stephen's Apologia-Moses"

Reading excerpts from two books on preaching.

Proverbs for family worship tonight. Fellowship with friends over lunch today.

Tell your friends and family about our church. We seek to be faithful and fruitful.

Studying in My New Neighborhood

Today, I am working from my new location. I will be spending alot of time getting to know the folks of the southwest parts of Orlando. Please pray that our family will be Salt and Light. Please pray that our church can have an impact for Christ. Please consider joining us as we try to be a faithful local expression of Christ's church.

Tip of the cap to Mark. I just had my first Panera Bearclaw. Very nice almond cinnamon combo.

Hopefully, my mother-in-law will be able to come home from the hospital today. I need traffic to my blog so please consider signing up and "following" me.

Preaching on Acts 6:1-6 on Sunday, Lord willing. Title: "The First Deacons: Conflict Yields Clarity"