Readers of this blog will notice a change in blog title and focus. Let me explain.
The last couple of months have been interesting in the least. Lots of challenges and more importantly a fresh perspective given by the Lord. As a Christ follower and disciple of Jesus I want to be certain that my life lines up with His teachings and His leading day by day. Long story short, I believe Jesus has gently and graciously (doesn’t He always?) drawn my attention to a new “assignment” in a familiar place.
As some of you know I am a “tent-making” pastor. Time is precious to me and normally way short of what I think I need to accomplish everything on my plate. I have emerged from many hours of prayer with a new perspective on this ministry God has given me and on what He desires from me moving forward. One of the changes is in this blog. I haven’t taken the time to post my thoughts and things that I hope will encourage others in their faith walk. Instead, I have posted things I found interesting that are written by others. I haven’t always agreed with everything suggested in the articles I’ve posted, but found them to be a good explanation and insight into the subject matter. There is nothing wrong with that of course and many bloggers do that. That was not my intention here and so I will be posting what is happening in my ministry, life, and family as originally intended. I hope you will find this much more edifying.
Additionally, God has opened several doors of opportunity for me personally and for Calvary Chapel of Lima as His local body of believers, to reach into Lima and the surrounding area with His message of hope and salvation. When everything is said and done brothers and sisters, our life in Christ is about obedience to Him AND making disciples of Him. Therefore, I will be sharing some of what I am doing and encouraging you to be a disciple maker in your city or area. One way to do that is to begin to look outside your tradition and see what other like-minded believers are doing for the Kingdom.
Finally, if this blog is encouraging to you please consider interacting with me on it and sharing it with others. Conversation is a good and healthy thing and I am interested in hearing your thoughts on the subjects posted.
God bless you all today as you seek to serve Him through word and deed. One day we will see Him face to face and rejoice in His eternal mercies toward us.
Mike
I am sure your journey with the Lord will be most interesting for all of us…especially you. Your love and desire to do His work and His will is so evident that it makes us all think of just how close or how far away we are from Him. God bless you and your family in all you do. My prayers will be with you and your endeavors Pastor Mike.
Dot:
Remembering that God has placed people such as yourself and your family in Kathy and my life humbles and encourages me to keep contending for the faith. It is a struggle sometimes to keep all the balls in the air (like a juggler). Thank you for your prayers for us and CCL. There is so much about to break loose that I can hardly wait for it to be birthed! I want everyone who names CCL as their spiritual refuge to reap the joy and spiritual blessings that are coming. Stay close to the Lord Dot. He will never disappoint.
God bless you sister.
Mike
How encouraging that is Pastor Mike! It’s always exciting when God is using us to do something for His kingdom! As a ‘member’ of the CCL body, I feel incredibly blessed to have you as our family’s Pastor. I know you are diligent about seeking and doing His will, yet humble enough to encourage us to do the same as a check. We are here to support you and Kathy in any way that God wants us to. As always you and your family are in our prayers! May God continue to bless this ministry that He has entrusted you with. Liz
Liz:
What a journey God has invited us on. Kathy and I are thankful for your prayers and support. We look forward with great anticipation to the time ahead as He unfolds His plan for us here in Lima.
God bless the Whites!
Mike