I’ve been reading the book, “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. I encourage you to pick it up and read it.

One point that God has been speaking to me about is how fragile life can be. I think many times that I can control life. What I realize is that God has given me life and it can be taken away from me any moment. Me and Cassidy (my beautiful, wonderful wife) were talking about this at dinner last night. It was tough to discuss the possibility of one of us dying before the other person. As we talked, it became more apparent that we do not have control of our own lives and making God’s name glorified is the purpose of our lives and marriage. How often do we make all of our decisions about us?

James 4:13-14 says, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”

In chapter two of Crazy Love, these statements stood out to me,

“In about fifty years (give or take a couple of decades), no one will remember you. Everyone you know will be dead. Certainly no one will care what job you had, what car you drove, what school you attended, or what clothes you wore.” Later in the chapter it says, “Friends, we need to stop living selfish lives, forgetful of our God. Our lives here are short, often unexpectedly so…to help us remember that in the movie of life, nothing matters except our King and God.”

Life is short. Make it count for eternity.

Love is in the air! Check out this funny video from the Skit Guys.

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I hope you are enjoying your Christmas with your families! Me and Cassidy just spent time with her family in Belleview, Florida and had a great time. We are currently in Greenville, SC seeing my side of the family. Below are some pictures today from our new Nikon D60 SLR camera!

This is what happens when you mix powerful explosives with sledgehammers. This video is in Mexico during a carnival. They apparently do not have laws against “fireworks.”

This video cracks me up!

We are having our second Fusion Weekend this October! It is a student weekend focused on exciting worship, powerful teaching and small groups that meet in homes provided by church members. Last year was a great success and we saw many students grow closer to God and each other. This year’s theme is “iGro” and will be to motivate and encourage students for personal, spiritual growth in their relationship with Christ.

At a time when many students never learn how to have a growing relationship with Christ AFTER high school, we are focusing on giving them the right tools and training to learn to follow Christ daily.

October 3-5 is the date! All students from grades 6-12th are encouraged to come!