Conformed or Transformed?

This last week part of what I preached was how we view our troubles. What if God allows troubles to come our way to grow us into the people that He wants us to be. What would happen if we viewed troubles as opportunities to see God work? I believe that miracles were not just for Bible times, but also for today. Mark Batterson says this "Too often our prayers revolve around asking god to reduce the odds in our lives. We want everything in our favor, but maybe God wants to stack the odds against us so we can experience a miracle of divine proportions. Maybe faith is trusting God no matter how impossible the odds are. Maybe our impossible situations are opportunities to experience a new dimension of God's glory." What trouble are you facing right now? Instead of praying to ask God to take the trouble away, try asking God for a miracle! What do you think? Talk to me.....

How time flies by this week (what am I thinking THIS week? every week) This week has really gotten away from me. I have had a couple of board meetings and last night was for H.O.M.E. (Homeless Outreach Ministry Exchange) It's an organization that provides housing for the homeless. The Goodwill Inn is always full and so a friend of mine got a burden for the homeless the last couple of years and rented homes in his own name and charged guys by the week. It birthed the ministry of H.O.M.E. They are now housing over 40 guys, which is more than Goodwill Inn's capacity. How amazing! H.O.M.E. not only houses them, but also helps them with life skills and getting back on their feet. When you look at what monies these guys get and many times half of their money goes to child support, it's a long road. Praise God for one man's vision and following through on that vision. A few years ago, I am sure he never dreamed it would be what it is today. So, is there any dream that just see...