The Friday Four V.2

Alright so it’s Friday again! That means it’s time for “The Friday Four”, the four things that are weighing heavy on my heart.

1.) GROWTH – (–noun 1. the act or process, or a manner of growing; development; gradual increase.)
I heard a man way smarter than me one time say “Healthy things grow by default”. I agree, but at the same time find it funny that although growth is natural, with people it seems like we are an exception. In other words the growth process seems to elude us. The key though is “HEALTHY” things grow by default. If I’m not experiencing growth in any specific area of my life, then maybe that area just isn’t healthy. If it’s not healthy then there needs to be some attention and time spent evaluating that area of my life.

You see maybe I’m crazy, but I believe God wants us to grow. I believe God wants increase in every area of our lives. Why is this heavy on my heart, honestly, I want more. I don’t want to be one who just settles for what’s currently there. Some people will work harder for a nicer car, some for a nicer home. I just want more for my life. I know that sounds vague but when I close my eyes and picture my life, I see more. I want the picture I see with my eyes closed to be my reality. I want what I dream about at night to become what I live during the day.

So if I’m not there, then there is room to grow. If I’m not growing then I want to know why? Those answers aren’t just going to fall in our laps. We have to pursue the giver of those dreams. We have to be willing to ask the hard questions, and do something about the answers. Remember that smart guy from earlier? Well he finished that statement with “Growing things change!” So in other words:

“Healthy things Grow by default, but Growing things change”

2.) GROWTH

Yes #1 was growth as well but just follow with me for a minute.

This week I was excited to be able to go & celebrate with my friends Brian & Kari Jennings at Breakthrough Christian as they launched there Saturday Night Service to a packed house. Not only did they launch there Saturday Night service they also broke through with 250 in attendance for the weekend.

Then I got a text from a friend Micahn Carter who hit 400 on sunday.

I’ve been excited for these guys all week as they see God doing some big things in their ministries here in Yakima.

3.) Sun Stand Still -

It’s no secret I’ve been a fan of what’s been happening out of Elevation Church in Charlotte for awhile now. This week Pastor Steven’s first book “Sun Stand Still” launched. We’re using this book as our Small Group material at our house on Sunday nights. To say that it’s good stuff would be an understatement. Pastor Steven broke the mold by not only writing a great book, but also by producing dozens of top notch resources then had the audacity to offer them to everyone for free. (Thank you by the way!) We’ve got a good group of people that meet us at our home on Sunday nights as we worship, pray and dive into this idea of believing God for the impossible.

Why is this so exciting? I don’t know, maybe it’s watching the tears roll down cheeks as God really speaks to people in your living room. Maybe it’s fact that in this group is the potential to change the world, I don’t know. What I do know is you need to go and order this book.

4.) Tre’s gonna be 10!

Yeah I know I’ve got a couple weeks before it actually happens, but dear Jesus my son is gonna be 10.

Tre(bow

I Love you buddy! (Wow I need to change that light switch)