James

Have you ever tried to memorize Scripture? I challenge you to try it. Have someone keep you accountable. If possible have them do it along with you. It makes a huge difference for me when my friends are doing it along with me. A few of us are trying to memorize James a chapter at a time. It's challenging, but it causes us to rely more on Him. The bottom line is that we can't do it without Him.

It's amazing how much my attitude changes when I'm constantly meditating on Scripture. By memorizing I am forced to think about and chew on what God is saying through His Word.
I pray that I would learn how to live out my faith where I am. I pray that God would use me and challenge me. God has placed me in situations where I am way out of my comfort zone. This is good and I pray that God would continue to use these people and circumstances to more conform me into His image.

I sure am glad that God knows how to give good gifts. I'm learning that He wants us to ask and not doubt that He will answer. Often His answer isn't what we want, but not yet, is just as much an answer as yes or no.

Update on ministry in Harrisburg. So we've moved into Harrisburg and the question is where do we go from here. We will be meeting with the missions pastor at my church to cast vision, dream and pray. We want to be a small part of God's movement. I desire to be obedient to Him. This is not just a fad that's going to wear off, but God has genuinely changed my heart.

money, budget etc

Finally, I have a budget that I think I can live with each month. At least it's a good start. Starting today, November 1st, 2007 I will feel free to spend money the way that I have planned. I'm sick and tired of feeling guilty about every penny I have spent. Now, I will my money where to go instead of worrying about where it has gone.