On the eve of Relevant’s 2nd preview service, I am wondering, “am I missing anything?” This time it’s been so easy and not exhausting at all. So now, I feel like I missed something-it’s a sickness! “Amber, just be happy that you are not running crazy!” I have noticed that I enjoy the crazy busy life! It’s as though I don’t know what to do with myself when I am not running crazy. Between husband, kids, extended family, friends, job, and ministry, I run a fast pace life. Praise God, He has given me a purpose to inject all my energy into:) I am praying tonight and have butterflies on the inside as I think about tomorrow and the impact Relevant will have on the kingdom of Satan this Sunday, November 8, 2009! May the kingdom of God be expanded through the life of Relevant-in Jesus name!
November 7, 2009
October 4, 2009
The Church Planting Journey-Wife-Style
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In exactly 7 days, Relevant Church begins! We had a great day yesterday with our dry run and am looking forward to next Saturday. How do people plant churches with out dry runs? I will never know. We learned so much by simply practicing set up. What a team we have been blessed with! I am exhausted but striving to enjoy the moment. 5 years in the making and its here. Nothing will rob by joy as I focus on the Dream Giver!
September 21, 2009
Wow, 3 weeks! Yea, 3 weeks! I can’t believe it’s just about here. Do I feel pressure? Oh yeah but I think the good kind time. The clock is ticking and as I plan and pray I get a little nervous but I smile a whole lot. God is doing great things and continues to answer prayer. This journey of course, does not come without complication. We feel like we are being hit from all sides yet, we’re smiling! We are confident that God will perform His destiny in us. My biggest challenge right now is our calendar. We are running 100 miles per hour and there doesn’t seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel. Our task seems to be to be faithful even in the midst of craziness. Keeping my priorities in order is tough but I know my list of priorities is set according to God’s Word. I know He will help me because if not, I’m toast!
August 20, 2009
What a great place to be! To watch God do mini miracles daily as we prepare for Relevant has been so rewarding. I love living on the edge with God. Being in a place where life really doesn’t happen without His help, positions one to see God move so clearly. This week as I started the school year, I was reminded that I can do all my roles well as long as my heart actively pursues my Maker.
July 5, 2008
This chapter took me by surprise. Leading doesn’t scare me so at first I was caught off guard by how my expectation of this chapter was wrong. I love to lead and I believe God has gifted me to lead and influence people however, like Moses acts of disobedience can change my God-designed course. I love that Moses still walked a blessed life and lead the people with great leadership. God did not discount Moses for his mistakes and Moses learned about leadership as He obeyed God step by step. Moses’ obedience helped him to see God in a way that was known by no other. The goal was presence, relationship, fellowship and that purpose was fulfilled time after time in the life of Moses. If I could be so blessed to experience God in an encounter unique only to me, I’m not sure that I would be able to contain my joy.
July 5, 2008
A good perspective on God and His power is a great focal point. I wish it was easier to keep the great focus that God is so powerful he can do anything! It doesn’t matter how grimlife looks to me, God is still on the throne. Living the Christan life is a constant battle of keeping a balance between the spiritual and the natural. When the natural is ugly, it’s difficult to see maintain hope in the spiritual world. Lord I need you to walk as though I serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I don’t walk to be caught in the muck of the natural. Instead I want to be motivated and hopeful in a God-given perspective. It doesn’t matter what life throws at me, my God is still on the throne, Amen.
June 29, 2008
Chapter 10
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Roadblocks are inevitable. They will happen it’s just a matter of time. In the midst of a roadblock season it is difficult to recreate a healthy perspective. So to gear up for such season I must live in a surrendered place with a perspective that is outside of myself. It’s as if I’m practicing for the big game. If you practice enough, the right response will be automatic. Lord help me to live in surrender place. A place that sees beyond the natural and is interested in what you are doing in the spirit realm. Open my eyes to your perspective that mine would be transformed, in Jesus’ name.
June 26, 2008
Chapter 9
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This chapter reminds me of the children’s song, “I just want to be a sheep, Baa!” I want to be a sheep in the sense of trusting and following the leader of my Shepherd. Part of my problem is I think too much and try to navigate rather than follow. I want to follow without questions and doubt. I want to be so close to the Lord that I hear His heartbeat and know when to go and when to stop. This is the only way to successfully get through life and all it’s ups and downs without fear and worry. Lord, help me to trust you with my life knowing that the path you lead me on will always be for my good, Amen.
June 20, 2008
Joseph as the example is a big model to follow. In all that he went through, the Bible records reliance on God rather than harboring bitterness. When I think about Joesph I am remind to give up my rihgt to be right. Justice in the Lord eyes is very different than man’s. Jospeh was treated worn g too many times to count yet he did not go around proving his innocence instead He allowed God to fight for him. Like Joseph, I want to be consumed with what God is doing inspite the road life takes me on. God is in control and I must trust Hm to fulfill the dream He has placed in my heart. Focus and reliance on Him doesn’t leave room for bitterness.
June 20, 2008
I was excited to learn that “famine” is a place of depending on God like never before. I was hesitant because I thought famine means dry and hunger. Depending one God seems so much nicer than not hearing from Him like I imagined. This chapter is a great reminder that with God anything is possible so no matter how big the dream or long the famine God will accomplish His purposes.
