Saturday, December 27, 2008
New Year, fresh start!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Been a While....
I found out this week that my best friends nana past away. My heart goes out to them. I also have talked to a number of my students this week who are having a struggle with the walk in Christ. Family problems, depression, numb to God. My heart has been broken this week. I since a lot of hurt going on right now.
I just re-read Jenzense Franklin's book fasting, and I have realized that fasting can be the key to our breakthrough. While fasting we become closer to God than ever before. I challenged my students to fast for the New Year. Not because I want them to, but b/c they are tired of living there lives the same old way.
Theres only 21 days til Christmas!! Im laying in bed watching Home Alone!!! My favorite Christmas movie! It snowed all day today, and I was told we are getting 6 inches tonight.....(I hope)
off I go,
Blessings,
Scott
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thankful
I'm thankful for the my savior who died for me, so I could live. God never ceases to amaze me. There's even the things he keep me safe from that I don't even know about. I love the Lord with all my heart. I'm so blessed and thankful, that my savior loves me to call me His own!
Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Blessings,
Scott
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Re-painted
When I moved into my office I painted it dark blue/purple, I liked it but it just was too dark for me so last night after prayer I decided to re paint my office! It took me till 5am, but I got it all done! 3 of the walls are Beige, and the main wall is purple! I love it. It looks professional, which is what I'am...professional....ha ha.
I really like change. I used to hate it, but live and learn.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
L...O...N...G..........Day
Got home this morning about 8:45am, then slept till 3!! I'm so wore out, but it was worth it. Also got a surprise last night when my best friend Marc showed up at the church. They are visiting from Ohio. Should be a good day tomorrow.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
On my mind....
Those 2 verses have ran through my mind like wild fire since June of this year. A lots has happened since June that just has not made since to me. Even now the last few weeks a friendship as been renewed, but I have those same feeling I had this summer. I know what I want, but what does God want? And I read Isaiah and know God is in control, and even tho I don't understand why we things happened the way they did, God does. I hope there is a future, but it's not up to me. As the song goes, "It's gonna be worth it all" Im just tired of feeling the way I do.
Scott
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Under the weather.....
It has been a horible 2 days. Haven't been sick in a long time which is rare for me. But It's kicking my butt now. Lastnight could not fall asleep till about 4am, then work up at 7:3o, and was up pretty much till Sunday School time.
Felt a bit better at church, but had a leader meeting I cut short b/c I was starting to feel it again.Went home and slept pretty much all afternoon. Missed youth service, so you know I was sick b/c I never miss youth service. But my leaders did a awesome job I heard.
I have the best leaders in the World. Thank God so much for them.
Ok rest time.
scott
Friday, October 31, 2008
Election Time.....
Well we are only 4 days out from electing this Nations 44th President. I believe this election is one of our most important, if not the most important since our 17th president Abe Lincoln. One thing Im tired of is the media, and people bashing each other because of our political views. I had a convo the other day with some friends, and the just of the convo. was if you vote Obama or democrat then you're not a christian. In no way is this true at all. What some people don't understand is that as an US American it's our privilege to vote for whoever we want. It has nothing to do with us as Christians. No where in the Bible do I read, vote republican or spend eternal life in hell. It's just non since. People have lost friends, and family members, because of this election, and them all fighting with each other.
Now in no way am I say Im voting Obama. Any one who knows me knows my support lay's with John McCain and Sarah Palin. I fell he is more qualified, and ready to be our Commander and Chef. Im just tired of my friends, who are voting for Obama of being ritaculed by McCain supporters, and telling them they are not a christian b/c of who they vote for.
Truth is God already knows who the next president is going to be till the day He comes back for His people. If Obama is elected then it was His (God's) will. If McCain is elected same thing God's will.
Let's just keep praying for our country and remember the scripture in 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
The United States of America NEEDS Jesus Christ so bad right now! Will you pray for your country, or continue to fight among each other?
Blessings,
Scott
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Catch up....
So over the past few months I have had head aches, and could not figure out why. A friend told me he had the same thing so he went to the eye doctor, and found out he needed glasses. I had not had my eyes checked since grade school, but I had 20/20 vision then. I see fine....so I thought. Found out today I'm near-sited. Boo....so I now have glasses, but the doctor said it would take care of my head aches. He said my eyes where just a bit off, but enough to cause my eyes to strain. So praise God I found out why my head hurt all the time.
Blessings,
Scott
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wating....
I'll just keep praying for her.
God let your will be done in my life! Whoever you made for me I pray for her today.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Fall Retreat Recap
Im at such a loss for words right now. The past weekend was our fall retreat, going into it I knew God was going to do something good in the life's of our students. And He did.
Saturday night, I preached on commitment. I asked the students to be honest and write down the biggest things they struggle with. I then wrote them down on the white board and it really it home when we all looked at the board and saw that the issues on there we not made up but were real issues of everyone in the room.
At the alter I told them, they could leave there trials here. I could tell they really wanted to be real with God as the cried out to Him.
I felt led to ask if anyone want to be filled with the Holy Ghost. 10 came up we began to pray for them, and by the end of the night all 10 had received the Baptism!
God is doing amazing things in our youth group, and in our church. Im so excited for what GOD is got in store for the future.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Revival
This weekend is Fusion Fall Retreat. Im really excited for what God is going to do. Our theme this year is "Getting Desperate for God" My students are hungry for Christ, and Getting Desperate is the key to being full in Christ.
Please be in prayer for us this weekend, as the Lord moves in the lives of our students!
Blessings,
Scott
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Out of town
I'm in Champaign now for the ILL Church of God Ministers meeting. Worship Service was good tonight. The new AB preached. Jared Sung, and rocked it out! Been a good day. I hate the drive from Bourbonnais to Champaign. So dull. Lord knows I have driven back and forth on I-57 a lot this summer. LONG AND BOARING.
Tomorrow I sit in a meeting all day that starts at 9am....Lord help me....ha
Really excited for revivel next week!! Should be a good time. Im know God is going to do great things not only in me but the church as well!!
Well its after 1am time for bed.
Blessings,
Scott
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
New Season, brings change!
Well it's been over a week since I have posted, and oh boy has a lot happened since then.
When I last wrote things were not so hot in the ministry. How ever God has turned around this youth group in such a amazing way! I am really excited for our fall retreat! I believe God is going to do great things in the lives of our students!
On another note the Cubbies lost again in the first round. I just don't understand it. Best team in the National League and they still can't win a game. GRRR Oh well there alway next year...ha
Have a ministers meeting this Thursday and Friday. My first one! Kinda exciting but also going to be boring. Then we hav revival all next week! Im excited for what God is going in our church!
Well Im out like the Cubs in the playoffs!!!
Blessings
Scott
Sunday, September 28, 2008
It's Time for Change
I have a youth group that runs about 30 students. We on average have 15-20. I was really excited about youth service tonight, ended up have 9 people, but there were only 3 students, and the rest were leaders. I called some of them and there excuses were "I'm shopping, or too tired." so now the wheels are turning in my head, and I'm thinking to myself, Is it something I'm doing? Am I the problem? Are they tired of hearing me? The thing is I don't know what to do? I don't have the answers.... It's time for a change, I need a change, want a change, have to have a change.
But how? What do I do?
Lord it's in your hands. Change me, and make me more like you!
Make me desperate for you Lord!
Blessings,
Scott
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Relaxing
Been a light week for me, which is good I needed it! Have not been up before 11 pretty much all week! Weather is nice, and I really can't complain about life. I think I got closer this week on some things! Im just being still and listening to the voice of God!
MLB playoffs start Wednesday!
Blessings,
Scott
Thursday, September 25, 2008
"Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly)
It's time to fix what's been broken too long
Time make right what has been wrong
It's time to find my way to where I belong
There's a wave that's crashing over me
All I can do is surrender
Whatever you're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos somehow there's peace
It's hard to surrender to what I can't see
but I'm giving in to something heavenly
Time for a milestone
Time to begin again
Revaluate who I really am
Am I doing everything to follow your will
or just climbing aimlessly over these hills
So show me what it is you want from me
I give everything I surrender...
To...
Time to face up
Clean this old house
Time to breathe in and let everything out
That I've wanted to say for so many years
Time to to release all my held back tears
Whatever you're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos but I believe
You're up to something bigger than me
Larger than life something heavenly
Whatever you're doing inside of me
It feels like chaos but now I can see
This something bigger than me
Larger than life something heavenly
Something heavenly
It's time to face up
Clean this old house
Time breathe in and let everything out
Blessings,
Scott
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Numb
At prayer tonight....I just lied in the floor and did not say anything, I did not know what to say. I mean it was prayer, why couldn't I just start praying....It's just weird...Is God trying to show me something, or am I just running around so much being "busy" that I have put a wall up between me and God? I know i need to spend more time with Him, and read my Bible more, but I just can't get myself to do it. Why...Im a pastor, it should be easy right? I just want to walk hand and hand with my Lord. I want so much of Him in my life. I guess I will just keep asking Him to soften my heart, break me and mold me into the man He wants me to be.
Week has been kinda crappy...been sick
But this to shall pass.
Blessings,
Scott
Monday, September 22, 2008
God is Good!
I was feeling a little better so I decided to go and watch fellow friends and family get baptized. By the time it was over I felt I should get re-baptized since I was younger when I first did it, and don't really remember it. Then my mother, father and sister wanted to be re-baptized. Pastor baptized my mother, and let me baptized my father and sister. It was a really special moment for me, and one that I will never forget!
The day ended up being a great day, and I felt like God just filled up my cup and it has begun to overflow.
Blessings,
Scott