Today I drove the Food Truck into one of the worst parts of LA. And you know what I saw??? God's power at work!!! Food Truck has been going there for 3 years, and God's love is making a difference. It was today out there, that I once again revelled in the treasure of a smile, a hug, and a wave. Gestures of approval in a place where walls are high, life is hard, and love is little. Those gestures are not to be taken forgranted, they are the testimony of God's work.

So today, as you are standing right in the middle of your ministry, maybe neck deep and on your tip toes. Take just a second, stop worrying about staying afloat, and think about how God is at work. Is there now 4 kids on your bus instead of 1? Has a parent started helping in your class? What about that kid that opened up to you this week- that would have never happened 6 months ago?

When you start thinking of the changes, and I know there are.... PRAISE GOD. The small changes are progress, victories, opportunities..God IS at work. Praise yourself right to next level!!! It is amazing how when we get so excited about what God has already done, He seems to move in a way we couldn't have even hoped for. Elevate your ministry to the next level through praise!!!!

Feel free to share something that God has done in your ministry that you were reminded of when you read this!!! I wanna here from all my Bible College homies and all my other peeps out there in ministry...God is helping us to make a difference!!!!

Little Things

This Valentine's Day I was able to make cards for a few people at my site and for the people at the Nursing Home I visit. It was so amazing to see how God took the "little" thing I did and used it to bless people. This week a lady commented on how beautiful it was and how much she liked it. Wow, that meant so much to me, it meant I was able to express Jesus' love to her in at least a small way. Thank you God for letting me be Your hands... for letting me touch lonely hearts for you. How did God use you to show His love this week or month??? What is something you are gonna do before the month is over??? I want to hear your testimony. It will encourage me!!!

February ...the month of love

This month I want to focus on creative ways to show love to people. A pastor that I heard recently made a comment that made me stop and think. He said "we should love people with no hidden motives, we shouldn't love them so they will get saved. We should love them because Jesus loves them. We should love them even if they never become a Chistian."

Stop and think about that. Are you loving the people in your life? Love means to do what is best for them. Love means sacrifice. But when you sacrifice for love, it doesn't really seem like such a sacrifice.

The catch is -we can't really love people the way we should unless we are in a love relationship with God. Are you loving God? Can God pour His love through you to a hurting world. I believe so!!!! And I can't wait to hear about how God is using you to change our world!!!!

You showing love on someone doesn't mean that you don't have to share the love of Christ with them. If you have a chance- DEFINATELY do. But love them regardless...and guess what? You probably won't even have to say much, they will notice that you are differnt than other people in their life.

Love somebody today. As you sit at school and wait for your kids, pray for everyone that passes your car. Tip someone who isn't expecting it and tell them to have a good day. Start visiting a nursing home once a week. Busy dad, take your kids out for an icecream.

Let Jesus' love flow through you. I really, really, really believe that it is the love that we let Jesus pour through us that will change the entire world. Start changing your world today.

Why I Blog

When I think about blogging...I think of time. Time spent. So when I write I want there to be a purpose. And my purpose is to encourage, inspire, and nudge people to do more with what God has given them. It is my desire that my blog will be a place where people can come to get refreshed or get resources to do their ministry better. Wanna join the fun?? When I bring up a subject, please add your ideas and suggestions. The more the merrier:)