Romans 8:31

If God is for us, who can be against us?
I love that thought! No matter how tired, lonely, or insecure I feel, God is for me.
Wired! Our youth ministry was awesome! Lot's of students, great worship, the leadership was on their A game! It was great to see God's people working together! God is for us, who can be against us! Through Christ we can and will accomplish great things!

Have you ever been afraid?

My wife and I are moving. We are trying to sell our home. In our area the market is... let's just say less than ideal! For financial reasons, we have decided to sell our home without hiring a real estate agent. The funny thing is that real estate agents have been calling us trying to get us to use them. The tactic that everyone one of them has used so far has been fear. We should be afraid of selling our home alone, and that the only way to sell is to come to the light! (Which of course is them and a huge chunk of our money) Now, there are advantages to using an agent, no doubt. However, fear drives people in so many areas of life. However, the Bible says that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of love, power, and self discipline. The good news is, God is in control. The home will sell in God's timing, and I have nothing to fear! (I am saying this to preach to myself) Don't be afraid Nate! God's got it under control!
Have you ever been afraid?

Guest Blog Miel

Top Three Reasons I'm Glad to Be Back in School:

3. Every day is one day closer to graduating
2. I'm still taller than Thompson
1. I get to come home to my wonderful husband

Transition

Yesterday at Fairwood Church we announced that my wife and I had accepted a job as Youth Pastors at Sound Life Church in Tacoma, WA. We were so blessed by Fairwood Church's love and understanding yesterday. It was difficult at times, this Church is the Church I grew up in. I have been at Fairwood since 1988. I am proud of Fairwood, I believe in Fairwood, and I am thankful for the heritage I have. I am also very grateful for Pastor Brian the senior Pastor. He has been very encouraging, supportive, and extremely generous during this time.
Miel and I are excited for our new adventure at Sound Life with Pastor Cal Carpenter. Transitions are not easy, change isn't easy, but I believe they are necessary for growth to occur. God always has what's best for us in mind, it is our job to trust him and his leading.