Finally… something to write about

Back in 1980-something, I “walked the aisle” at a Billy Graham concert.  It started my Christian walk.  Through the years, I, like many, struggle with day-to-day issues, yet, I’ve held to my faith, for the most part, in my life.  Oh, and I use commas.   A lot.

Now, I’m 35, have 3 kids, and have been married for 14 years.  I have a seemingly good life, a wonderful wife, good kids, even a good dog.  Yet it’s all a front.  I struggle daily with being in the world and not of the world.  I’ve wandered and wander spiritually and despite my fleshly intentions, I lead a blessed life.  Mostly due to the prayer of my wife and close friends, I think.  Now, I have finally happened upon a tool that finally makes a load of sense:  walkintheword.com.  Scott Burk (of Scott’s Coffee House) got me on these, and I’m using my BBerry for something useful … podcasts.  Sheli and I listnen to them in the car – BBerry on the dash, blaring the words on Dr. James MacDonald… and finally – I heard something that made sense to me last night.  On the last part of “I Choose the Bible as God’s Word – C”, James laid out a plan for moving personal Bible study from an obligation to a passion – sending 30 minutes a day in the word – not just reading – but taking notes, making conclusions, letting the Spirit reveal things.

So, here starts the first 30 days – Discipline.  After that, the next 30 days – Desire.  Then finally, we get to Delight.  How awesome would it be to really delight in God’s Word?  What would change in my life?   What would change around me?   I intend to find out.

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Hi - I'm a IT Consultant, happily married, and father of 3. My hobbies are building wood things, church activities, spending time with the family, driving and goofing off, not in any particular order.

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