Net Work ing

I love people. I love hearing of their hopes and dreams. I love sitting with them as they share their hurts. I love people and just being there for them and with them. There is a special group of people that I love talking with and they are church planters. See, there is a big movement along a lot of younger men to plant churches and reach those people who are not being reached. Going into bars to meet and love people. Finding ways to reach people in what may seem like a radical way.

Shane Craven is a new friend of mine. I am currently a youth pastor, but would love to one day plant a church. When I met Shane, I felt like we had an immediate connection (i mean that in a totally heterosexual way). He has the same passions, he's Biblical and he wants to reach people for who they are; sinners. Because by His grace, God plucked us out of our depraved nature and made us right with Him. Shane wants to be use to do the same in other peoples lives.

I love the power of networking and love how God uses that to change the world. Let's change the world Shane!

Get a job.

It is amazing to find someone who really cares about their job. Here is an example: I called to get a lower interest rate on my credit card. I would actually call and hang up because it was hard to understand some people. They would speak in an accent and sounded like a robot. I tried to be nice, but they were just "doing" their job. It is amazing that many people hate what they do. Here is some advice: Quit and go somewhere else. I encourage people to follow their dreams. If it requires education, then go and get it.

Many have the mindset that "I'm here, so I got to work". I believe God wants us to live the abundant life, a life of fulfillment. Ultimately that is in Him, but also, I am sure He would want you to be in a job you like. Go get a job. Start serving, volunteering or researching things you are interested in. Get good at it, and then ask someone to hire you.

I'm Gay. So what now?

I met with a guy today that is struggling with Homosexuality. He sees it as a sin and as a struggle. He wants help and wants to honor God. How many people do you think really care about him and his struggle? How many do you think get nervous and unsure and therefore do not help him? This is life. This is Christianity; meeting people where they are and helping them get closer to God.

I encourage you, to see people for who they are. We have all sinned. We have all fallen. Just because one persons sin looks worse or different than yours doesn't mean that the same God that died for your sins did not die for theirs.