Here I go

I was thinking...I should blog again. So, here I go. My goal today is to do this:
"Great leaders bless people. They inspire and encourage. They help people become more than they have been, maybe even more than they thought they could be."

I would love to hear who has inspired you the most?

Ephesians 3:17-19

My prayer is that I may be "filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Through faith in Christ, I can be filled with all the fullness of God! The idea that I can be full of God is something that takes a lot of faith. If I am honest with who I am, what I have in my past, and unfortunately some of my thoughts while driving to work today in traffic! I don't always feel like I am full of God. That's why I love this scripture because it's not about feelings, it's about faith in Christ who lives in my heart! When I have faith in Christ, my actions, attitudes, and behaviors change for the better! (vs. 17) So this morning, as I work on so many things that consume my thoughts and actions, may I be completely saturated to the measure of all the fullness of God!

Youth Pastor Training

Today I am at the Northwest Ministry Network with my wife learning! Jeffrey Portman did the first session. He is the DYD of our Network. We learned about growing as leaders! Thad Huff Spoke at the second session about improving your flow. He is from Northwest Family Church in Auburn. Right now Tyler Soley is speaking. He is the Youth Pastor at Eastridge Assembly. He is talking about structuring for success.
I am really enjoying this time. I love learning, growing, and being cahllenged to do more than I have ever done. And I love spending time with my wife!

Wired

Wired is our student ministry at Sound Life Church in Spanaway (Tacoma) Wa. We had an incredible night last night. The youth worshiped God with all their hearts, entered into prayer for each other, and responded to the message very well. Five people accepted Jesus as their personal savior and 11 want to be baptized for the first time! God is doing so many cool things! All the glory goes to Jesus!

I voted!

I received my absentee ballot a few weeks ago and today I finally decided to vote! The reason for the delay was non other than laziness. However, I have voted and I am glad I did! So, I would encourage anyone reading this to make sure to vote by Nov. 4th!

Holla-ween!

This Friday night will be an awesome event! Great music, DJ, costume contest, Ipod Nano give away! I can't wait! Wired youth ministry is doing a great job of reaching their friends and inviting them to this event! I can't wait to see all that God will do!

Richland!

I am in Richland, Washington today and tomorrow. I am so used to seeing Obama signs in Renton and Seattle. It is funny to see mostly McCain signs. I am not going to say which person to vote for or who I am voting for, I am just amazed at how differently people vew the world only a 180 miles away from each other. I think we live in a great country that allows people to express how they really feel. I hope that everyone excercises their right to vote. I am sending my absentee ballot in soon, and I am just thankful that I have the right to vote. Not everyone does! So get out there and vote!