Monday, January 22nd, 2007
to the ragamuffin, God says “I love you”
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Saturday, January 20th, 2007
God does not leave us as orphans but adopts us into his family. this is only one aspect of many that God uses to relate with us… how incredible to have God as our father.
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Thursday, January 11th, 2007
a new year has gone and passed… time to reflect on old goals and set new ones…
Spiritual:
- grow deeper in my faith, learn doctrines – read Westminster Catechism, Systematic Theology; increase prayer and quiet time.
- quiet my life to truly listen and hear God’s voice, his heart and his leading
- read bible in a year (re-read psalms, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and revelation… these always tend to slow me down.)
- share christ with at least 12 people
- find two mentors/coaches/barnabus and learn – someone who is spiritually older and more mature
- find two timothies and disciple – two people who are spiritually younger and FAT
- develop a kingdom vision and mature in prayer.
- encourage/build up the body
- be less active with churchy activities and more active in kingdom building activities
Self:
- grow as a leader – start two small groups, be a better sunday school teacher
- learn at least 30*12=360 new chinese words
- be able to translate a chinese sermon
- lose 20 pounds and develop a plan to stay in shape, work out at least 3 times a week,
- be at 110% production at work
- be able to distinguish the best from the good
Family:
- love my wife more – care for her needs, read together, study together, commit to weekly dates
- become a better parent – read at least 5 parenting books, and active in child’s life
- develop a Godly vision for family time and goals for children
Finance:
- buy a house
- make better investments – learn solid investing techniques, read at least 5 investing books
- learn stocks, options, financial reports, savings
- give more in tithes and offerings at least 15% – be able to give as much as 50% in five years
- develop a savings plan to fund seminary in 5 years
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Friday, January 5th, 2007
I will be your God and you will be my people. we know that this is true because God has promised through His covenant. we are the people of God.
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Friday, January 5th, 2007
life is war. spiritual warfare is a reality.
ephesians 6 says this battle is not against flesh and blood. it is against principalities and the powers of this dark world.
stand firm. put on the full armor of God. Lord. equip us so that we may stand against the devil’s schemes. his many schemes.
belt of truth. breastplate of righteousness. sandals fitted with the gospel. shield of faith. helmet of salvation. and the sword of the Spirit. prayer. Lord teach us how to use every part of the armor. that we may defend and fight for you and your kingdom.
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