Worship Music

I'm in the process of uploading some of the worship songs that I've written so that others can have access to them. I'll be posting the full-version, high quality mp3's as well as sheetmusic. Here's the initial link if you'd like to check it out: click here
I'll be adding to it as often as parenting, spouse, and work duties allow. Please check back often, especially if you're looking for new worship songs.

Prayer For Janet

As I write this, Janet is getting ready to address a group of junior and senior high school girls who are attending Calvary Chapel Kendall's Uth Nation Lock-In. The title of her testimony is Avoiding Youthful Lusts. Please keep her in prayer. Thanks

Ministry Update

Last Saturday, I was priveledged to be part of a water baptism where we baptized over thirty people. The day before, I got word that I would be doing the "dunking" due to some unexpected events that the other pastors had to attend to. So my friend and fellow minister, Vern, who oversees the School of Discipleship, had the incredible opportunity to share with those who felt led to get baptized. It was definitely a great day. I never tire to see people get baptized. What a beautiful thing - it's something that's been happening since John the Baptist. Each person that got baptized has their own story of how God is working in their lives. It strikes me that this whole Christian life is divine - God reaching into hearts and having a relationship with people.

The next day, Sunday, at church for all the services, we had Ben Glenn, the Chalk Guy. Throughout the three morning services and one special evening services over sixty people gave their lives to Jesus.

Jesus is alive and working in people's lives.

This Friday night Janet will be sharing with the junior high girls at the Uth Nation Lock-In. Please keep her in prayer. She will be sharing her testimony about relationships entitled, "Flee Youthful Lusts."

The Psalms

For my devotions in the morning, I read through the Scriptures, Old Testament and New Testament. Right now, I'm in Psalms and Acts. I don't think there is any other book that draws you into communion with the Lord better than the Psalms. They are great for meditation.
"God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10

Last Wednesday, I had the great honor of teaching the service at our church, Calvary Chapel Kendall. You can listen to it by clicking here.

Amazing Little Girl

My mom died when I was in high school, my senior year. A week or so ago as we were decorating my three year old daughter's room, my wife had set a small picture of my mom temporarily on her night stand. I took the opportunity to explain to Genesis that this was her Grandma Sieler, daddy's mommy, who is in heaven.

Fast forward several hours. The picture was put away, and Genesis was laying in bed; we were getting ready to pray. So hear's what she said to me. "Your mommy's in heaven?" "Yes," I said, a bit surprised that she was thinking about that. Then she asked me, "You miss her?" Now I was really surprised. She connected the dots between a loved one being in heaven means not being with them, and the sense of longing and missing that exists in that situation.

Grandma Sieler is probably hanging out with Jesus marveling at all that eternity has to offer.