Church Planting – Wife Style January 23, 2011

Woo Hoo!  Is it possible to hear God so clearly all the time?  I am guessing the answer is yes.  So why do I not experience it daily?  These last 2 weeks have been amazing!  I cannot even describe what I have experienced when it comes to hearing from God, being inspired by His Word, and journaling.   Part of me is anticipating this coming week and part of me is hoping it would last forever.  I love what fasting does to my soul, my spirit, my everything! 

As I ministered today, I loved every minute of it.  I felt in the zone spiritually and really just on my game.  The kids were receptive, adults were excited, and momentum was high.  Then I spent my afternoon doing what I love.  God gave me the opportunity to pour into receptive people and I loved it!  I saw joy, inspiration, and hope in their eyes because of Jesus. 

Where do I go from here?  How does one maintain such an incredible spiritual season without starving to death?  I am open to find out!  Amazing God, show me how.

Church Planting -Wife Style December 6, 2010

I have been pondering so many things lately that I must share!  For the first time in a while I feel like God is “steppin up my game.”  What use to be a sweet spot for me is now not good enough.  I wish I could put words to all that God is doing in my but I can’t!  I am reading Sun Stand Still and having my world rocked. I just finished “The Core Issue” and had my hand smacked a few times.  My life as I know it is changing.  What does that mean? I have not idea but I do know what God is doing in my right now is deep and life altering.  My excitement continues to build as I anticipate never being the same as I am right now.  Faith that stands on God alone, a heart that seeks God’s heart from the depths and in every part, and a new mindset that embraces the idea that God can and does as Isaiah 45:7  says create disaster for the long term good of  His people.  Ahhh I don’t like that verse but I’m learning to hear the Word of the Lord and not wrestle but seek His heart.

I am thankful for true friends that are always there, family that are always a great place to feel completely comfortable, and for a Savior that considered me and was born into a ridiculous world to save my life.  In this Christmas season, Lord ruin me for you.  Rock my core if it means living closer to you.

I look forward to the miracles God wants to do in my life!

The Church Planter’s Journey-Wife Style May 16, 2010

Life is crazy, but crazy good!  We are slamming busy all the time.  Running from here, there, and everywhere, is what our life seems to be.  Between 3 kids in school, both working full-time, and oh that church planting thing, we are exhausted but the best tired we could imagine.  God has given us all we need for the season.  School is out in 3 weeks, I can’t believe it!  Summer is almost here!  

We have had so many 1st this spring at Relevant Church and I am honored that God has allowed me to be part of it.  Our 1st Mother’s Day celebration, our women’s retreat, and our 1st baptism!  It is so great  make memories with such amazing people.  We are so blessed that whether things are comfy cozy or hot and sweat, the Relevant team gives their all.  I am so glad that together we are building God’s kingdom on earth and storing up treasure in heaven.

The Church Planting Journey- Wife Style January 16, 2010

Gosh,  I am so glad that we have a new day every 24 hours.  As I put into practice some of the things I’ve planned to do this year, I am excited that I have many chances to get it right.  The New Year, for me, brings new schedules and strategies! I see it as an opportunity to rate and improve even what we as a family are doing well.  Of course, this includes my devotional life and my journey of getting closer to Jesus.  Though these past couple of weeks have been busy and I haven’t completed everything on my check lists, my #1 priority is in tack!  My devos have been great as I connect with Jesus and commit my day to him.  I am enjoying my relationship with God’s Word and His presence everyday.  It’s a good season!

The Church Planting Journey-Wife Style November 7, 2009

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!

The Church Planting Journey-Wife-Style October 4, 2009

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!

The Church Planting Journey-Wife-Style 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!

The Journey-Wife style 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.

Chapter 12 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.

Chapter 11 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.