Ministry in Motion

I’m fascinated by the concept of the ordinary becoming extraordinary. The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana is the first miracle attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John . The wine is fix’n to run out and Christ performs a miracle by turning water into the best wine, extraordinary, wine. The story begs the question, what’s the significance for us?  I imagine each of us having a string of DNA in us coded: extraordinary . It’s just waiting to be released. The problem is it’s easier to be regular than remarkable. The difference between being regular, being ordinary, are the “extras” in life:  making an extra effort to support others; taking the extra effort to give credit where it’s due; going the extra mile to put words and thoughts in to actions. Oswald Chambers wrote: “All of God’s people are ordinary people who have been made extraordinary by the purpose He has given them.” All we need, to make extraordinary things happen, is to listen to God and follow by

When God happens to have all the same opinions you do, you’re probably not even worshipping God anymore. You may be worshipping yourself. #minmchurch

"The purpose of good works isn't to change us or save us; rather,  it's the demonstration of the change within us." A W Tozer

Mark Twain, said tongue in cheek: “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” Many of us have the tendency to dilly-dally, like waiting until April 14 th to complete your taxes; Or doing our Christmas shopping on the 24 th of December; Still others plan on starting their diet, when? Tomorrow. I think it is part of human nature to put things off; I’m guilty of it. Charles Dickens wrote: “… Procrastination is the thief of time.” and in truth it’s one of the most common and deadliest of diseases - its toll on success and happiness can be huge. Do what you have to do today because you don't own tomorrow. Scripture says: “.. The reality is you have no idea where your life will take you tomorrow..” To say I will do it tomorrow is to infringe on God's territory and time. Just a Sunday Thought, Shalom… #minmchurch #churchpearland

“..Then Jesus went with his followers to a place called Gethsemane…“Sit here while I go over there and pray [He said] … Jesus went back to his followers and found them asleep..” Can you relate to the disciples when you read this passage? Let’s face it life can be exhausting. Aren’t there days where you just want to hit the snooze button and crawl back in to bed? And sometimes, Christianity can be exhausting too. Think of all the people who need to be helped, encouraged, taught, and ministered to, it’s no wonder so many Christians are tired. “..Happy is the person who stays awake..” wrote John the Revelator . The NoDoz caplets of the Christian life are to give God our full attention, all the time. Not in a monk like daze, but with the alertness that comes from being led by the Spirit of God. Pray: Lord, save me from Spiritual sleepiness...  #minmchurch #churchpearland

“We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God.” Thomas Merton   Resolve to practice the virtue of being at peace this New Year…Pkes