A Sad Day in San Antonio

Well today is truly a sad day in San Antonio. If you have ever been to San Antonio at all, you will find out quick that the San Antonio Spurs are the pride and joy of the city. When the basketball season is going you can find Go Spurs Go banners on just about every building in town. We love our Spurs. Anyway, anybody that knows me, knows that I am a die hard Spurs fan. I am not just a fan, but I believe in my Spurs even when victory is improbable. Well today they were kicked out of the playoffs, quenching any hopes of yet another championship. This is not only a sad day for San Antonio, but a sad day for me. If you have been reading my blogs at all, you know that I have an ongoing bet with some die hard Lakers fans here in Washington. My bet was that whatever team won, the other person would have to wear the other team's jersey where they work. For them, it was on stage leading worship, and for me, it was when I preach. All I know is that I am a man of my word. So I look forward to sportin' Kobe's lame jersey while I try to minister to young people...lol. All I know is that the Spurs aren't going away... they will be back.

Here is a tribute to the Spurs:

I Heart Revolution

Today I got in the mail my long awaited I Heart Revolution bracelet containing the cd, backgrounds, videos and much more all inside of the bracelet itself. Anyway, besides the cool promotions, I have really been taken back by this movement. The I Heart Revolution movement is a movement of young people, specifically in Australia, to come together as one to simply be the church. Their mission is simple, go out into the world and fight for justice. Today, more than ever, I have an urgent call on my heart to fight for justice and to truly be the church. But for so long, I have never really known what that means for me and where I am at. I can see all the things that need to be done elsewhere, but what about here and now. Isaiah 56:1-2 says, "Keep justice and do righteousness, for my salvation is about to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who lays hold on it; who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, and keeps his hand from doing any evil." This whole standing for justice thing really just comes down to standing when no one else will and fighting for God's heart to see a world find hope. Its about loving God...its about loving others... its about being light in dark places...its about being the church...its about being the hands and feet of Jesus...Its our CALL, its our MISSION, and the time is NOW!!! Go out and be the hands and feet of Jesus in your community today. Fight for justice and righteousness. Be a light in dark places. Stand when no one else will. Be the church!

Check out what Hillsong United is doing in their world:

Drink your own drink

Have you ever caught yourself accidentally drinking someone else's drink? I don't know about you, but it is one of the most embarrassing things that you could do. In one second you are craving your drink, and in the next moment you are guzzling down someone else's drink. If you have ever done this, you know that someone else's drink is never as good as your own. I think a lot of times as Christians, we can be guilty of looking a lot like this sometimes. We love to drink out of others people's drinks... a lot. Now I am not talking about actual drinks, but our spiritual well... our own growth. We love to drink from what other people got from the Word. We love to drink/listen to other people deliver the Word. But for many of us, we rarely drink from our own. Prov. 4:15 says, "Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well." What it is saying is, we need to begin to draw from our own well... our own faith. What do you believe about what God believes about you? There is so much more power in just us and God. There is something about you drawing deep from God's well... His Word. If you would begin to draw from your own well; if you would begin to read your own Word; if you would begin to drink your own drink, you wouldn't find yourself in places of feeling dry but in places of fruitfulness and joy. Drink your own drink, read your own Word, and discover a strong and powerful faith.

This is what it looks like when you drink for yourself...

Giving everything

Tonight was my youth group's last night of REACH, our rockin' service dedicated to reaching our friends. It was a phenomenal night as my former room mate Taylor Lyall preached a powerful word. If you don't know Taylor, he is such a great guy. He is one of the most loyal and dedicated people you will ever meet. Anyway, tonight he shared his journey with a bitter sweet ending, telling us all that he is moving on to become a missionary to South Africa. Anyway, I am so happy for him, knowing that he is following hard after God. That is what I took away from his journey and better yet his life; give everything to the Lord. That is the kind of man I want to be; one that leaves nothing behind here behind, but one that gives all to the kingdom of God. It is going to be very hard to see Taylor leave, but I am glad we got to be friends. We all need people like this in our lives. Taylor you have been an inspiration.

here is a random video of Taylor that I found on YouTube

American Idol

American Idol has been what I would call a phenomenon. What was once a talent show, has turned into a world renown show that begs for people to not only to show what they have, but also what they don't have. I have found myself countless times, watching this show and until just recently, I have been very interested in seeing it pull out greater talent. Anyway, after David Cook won this year I was astounded at the number of people that voted; 93 million... think about that. That is a lot of people. American idol is truly one of the most popular shows on the face of the planet.

So I began to think as I usually do... has American Idol become one of America's Idols? Now I don't ask that question to come across all "spiritual" but I had to ask it. It is so funny how every Wednesday and Thursday night I could count on absolutely zero of my friends being available because they were all watching the show. It was interesting to here people argue at why their guy or girl was better. It truly has become an idol. Now for most of us, it isn't that big of a deal who wins or not, but for many, it is all at that time that matters. I was reading today in Psalm 135:15-18 which says, "The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; eyes they have, but do not see; they have ears, but do not hear; nor is there any breath in their mouths. Those who make them are like them; so is everyone who trusts in them." It is easy to bypass this verse thinking, "ah nobody makes statues anymore to worship them." But if you take a hard look at what we worship, it would probably scare us. I don't know about you, but I want to worship something that lasts. American idols come and go, but our God lasts forever. I don't want to be caught consumed with some show, but consumed with the eternal everlasting God of the universe who cares and loves each one of us. Let Him be your idol. Psalm 135:13 "Your name, O Lord, endures forever, Your fame, O Lord, throughout all generations."

Here me out, American idol is not an idol, but it is what we make it. What is it to you?

here is a funny lady trying out for American Idol singing the national anthem:

Getting in shape...like Rocky

Right now is a time that I am getting in shape... and it is hard. If you haven't heard, our staff where I work is playing Tumwater High School's Varsity Basketball team. This game isn't for much of anything except pride. So this is a season of getting in to shape. It is funny, because as I am working out, I am noticing all the things that hurt; my side, my legs, my whole body. See when you don't keep in shape daily, when you are in a game, you aren't up to par... and we have to be up to par to beat these guys. And we will win! Isn't this how our Christian walk is too? When we don't keep in shape, when we don't read our Word, when we don't pray, when we don't daily walk with God, we hurt. God talks about in His Word to be ready in season and out of season (2 Tim. 4:2). It also says in Philippians to run the race with endurance. What He is talking about here is being in shape. It is so easy to let laziness slip in or business to take our time. I heard a guy say once that if you can't break the bonds of sleep you will never be able to break the bonds of sin. It is time to get in shape. This is your season, your life, to get into shape with God to daily seek His face. This is your time to push through your laziness and get into shape with the Lord. Be ready in season and out of season... be ready now!

By the way, our team consists of: Jon "the giraffe" Cobler, Shane Rogers aka crying rain, Justin Wimberly aka Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rich Broeker aka Daddy Long legs, Sam Broeker aka Half man, Half amazing, Jake "the rake" Broeker, Taylor "the tool man" Lyall. Tumwater better bring it!

I feel a little like Rocky

Dicovery Channel this....

Well I caught myself doing what I do quite regularly and that is watching the Discovery Channel. I love watching the Discovery Channel. It has so many interesting shows about our world and the things in it. You have shows about the wonders of the earth, about every animal ever created, and about anything between that. Many times I don't even have a clue what I am watching on there, but it is just so intriguing. But you can't watch the Discovery Channel for 5 minutes without seeing the real presence of God. Now not in the shows themselves, but in the amazing wonder of our world...the trees, nature, human kind, space...The Lord is present. If you really take a hard look at this world, you can't say that there isn't a God. Here is a verse I read this morning in Psalm 97:4-6, "His lightnings light the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory." HIS LIGHTNINGS LIGHT THE WORLD...God is so present and His presence is so REAL. Just look around and know that creation is reflecting His character. I don't know about you, but I am so comforted by knowing that my God is here today and now and all I have to do is look. Look around you, and see the presence of God wrapped in His wonderful creation. Let His presence overtake you today!

Here is some amazing lightning storms from my home state of TEXAS!!

one thing

This weekend I got the privilege of seeing my sister Aftynn graduate from a year long intensive program called Anthem. She is a phenomenal girl who is going to do great things in this world. Anyway, Shane Rogers got the opportunity to share just "one thing" he could tell them before they went on to the next part of their lives. It was kind of like a graduation speech. But that "one thing" that he was talking about was amazing. In Genesis, God tells Abraham that He is his reward. Not his son or his stuff but Him...God...being in the presence of God...knowing God... that was His reward. yet Abraham wanted more... He couldn't see past what he wanted. We see this today so much in our world. People try to find their worth and reward in so many things... drugs, relationships, etc. But these are obvious. Anyone can look at these and find out quick that they don't satisfy. But as Christians, we can fall into this same pattern, but instead, it is good things. It is easy to find our reward in the good things that God blesses us with. We can be a lot like Abraham, where we lose sight of the real reward of being in God's presence, not the materialistic blessings. Being in God's presence is all that matters. Knowing His voice is worth more than anything. What good are good things, if we don't know God... What good is great ministries without the presence of God. Be one to seek out the presence of God. There is nothing like His love and presence. Seek it out... Let that "one thing" be your reward.

Chase after God's presence like this guy goes after His fish....

Tortillas and the Moon's

I am convinced that there is nothing better than sitting around the table with your family eating tortillas. Not just any tortillas mind you, but Alamo Cafe tortillas from San Antonio Texas. My family just came into town from San Antonio to visit for a week and they brought the best tortillas in the whole world. It was so good to finally be together again and to enjoy one of the phenomenons in life. I laughed so hard last night listening to my dad crack jokes, and the freaky thing is that I am beginning to look more and more like him every day. I love family. There is power in family and a joy that is beyond words. The Moon family was in the house!!!

Me and my sis:

NBA crunchtime

Right now is NBA crunchtime. The NBA playoffs are in full force and it is getting pretty intense. Not just for the teams, but for me specifically. Let me tell you why. For those who know me, they know that I am a hardcore San Antonio Spurs fan. I love the Spurs. Most of that love comes because I lived there most of my life, but I think they are one of the most fundamental basketball teams in the league. Many people give the Spurs a hard time because they aren't a showy and fun team to watch, but I would beg to differ. Anyway, the reason why it is so intense for me is because I have a bet... Now NOT a money bet... but a bet of pride. My bet is with Cody Chapman. And here it is: If the Spurs go on and win...beating the Lakers... Cody has to lead worship, which he does often, all dressed up in Spurs gear, and has to cheer for the Spurs in the Finals. But...this is a big but... if the Lakers win, I have to preach, which I do often, all dressed up in Lakers gear. And I have to cheer for the Lakers in the finals. Anyway, I can't lose... there is too much at stake. Well the Lakers play tonight and the Spurs play tomorrow. Let the best team win. Go SPURS Go!!

I wish I was in the NBA...

Caught Up

I was reading this morning in my Bible and read this in I Thessalonians 2:19-20, "For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy." Pretty much what this is saying is, What do you rejoice in or glory in? What do you get excited about? What can't you stop thinking about? What do you brag to other people about? These are great questions to ask, because the answer to this probably is what we are getting "caught up" in. What are we excited about? What do we glory in or find ourselves telling people? Video Games? Sports? American Idol? I am convinced of this, what we are preoccupied with, is what we get excited about, and is eventually what we get caught up in. As a Christian, I love to be in the presence of God, but if you are anything like me, it is hard to stay in the presence of God, day in and day out. So if you can relate, ask yourself this question, "What is preoccupying your time? What do you get excited about? What do you glory in?"

I really believe God desires for us to not just be in His presence on Sunday mornings, but to stay in His presence every day. Get preoccupied with the things of God. Read His Word. Pray daily. Read a book. Worship...with people. If you get preoccupied with the things of God daily, you will eventually get excited about it and begin talking to every one about it. And then you will get caught up in the presence of God. Don't wait any longer... get preoccupied with God and get "Caught Up" in His presence.

CAUGHT UP...

my mom can beat up your mom

Well I know that Mother's Day has already past, but I want to brag on my mom a bit. She is going to be in town on Wed. and I am so excited to see her. My mom is one of the most incredible people in all of the earth. She has been there through it all. One of the greatest memories I had with my mom was my Freshman year of High School. I was waiting on the curb for my mom after school, when I heard my mom's voice in the crowd saying my name. As I got closer, I came to the quick realization that my mom had dressed up like a nerd. She put on some crazy nerd glasses and was asking kids if they had seen me. Anyway, she is just one of those kinds of people that would give up all she had to see you make it. I know many times I have seen her go with out to see us have it. As some of you may know, my mom was diagnosed with cancer and just finished her treatment recently. She is a fighter and one amazing mom. My mom can totally beat up your mom! I would do anything for my mom. I love you mom, more than you will ever know!

This is an amazing song for mom's...

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms that work so hard!! Make sure you tell you mother how much you love her and how thankful you are. This is one of my most favorite videos for Mother's Day!!

the little things...

If you take a look at your life, you will realize soon that it is made up of many little things and substantially big things. Some of us have really big jobs, or attend big schools, but the one thing we all have in common is the little things. Without question, day in and day out, we are faced with little choices, which I believe shape who we are. The little things I am talking about are the things we are faced with that no one really sees but us. It's making our beds, or choosing to lie or tell the truth, or choosing to read your word or watch tv, or choosing to watch that movie or click on that site. It's the little choices, that don't seem that big of a deal, but have huge impacts on our lives. Here is what Luke 16:10 says, "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much." It is such a simple truth... what you do with the little things is eventually how you act with the big things. Just think about it. If you develop a lifestyle of laziness, eventually you will drop the ball in the big things. If you watch things you know you shouldn't watch, eventually you will desire to do them and do big things you shouldn't do. But if you make the hard choice to tell the truth when no one is looking, you won't have to worry about lying when everyone is looking, because it becomes who you are. If you choose to not be lazy in the little things, it makes it a whole lot easier to not be lazy in the big. It all comes down to character. When we begin to make good choices with the little things, it becomes who we are. And when the big things come our way... we can be trusted. Make the hard choices to do what is right in the little things and watch as you begin to excel in the big!

a rising generation amidst a dying nation

If you have been alive for the last years, which hopefully if you are reading this you are alive, you know that our nation and our economy is very fragile. When 911 happened, we were all awakened to the fact that the United States isn't being held up by much. I can't help but think of our generation and what we are growing up into. We are coming into places of leadership, knowing that at any given time, the materialistic things that hold us up could be destroyed in a heart beat. It is times like these that it is easy to look at what is going on and begin to get fearful for what is to come. Fearful that your dreams won't be fulfilled or that where you want to go isn't going to be much of a reality. We are surrounded by a generation who may seem confident on the outside, but has a deep fear for what is ahead.

I don't know about you, but I don't want to be held up by materialistic things. "Things" come and go and leave you empty, but the hope of Jesus stands forever. When I first begun to hear comments from people, I felt for a generation who doesn't know Jesus; a generation who finds its hope in stuff. This generation needs to hear hope... a hope that lasts beyond a dying nation...a hope that lasts forever.

But I sense a generation rising... A generation so filled with love for Jesus, that it can't be contained... A generation rising to declare God's works... A Generation rising to declare God's strength...A generation rising to declare hope in Jesus. God is looking for a generation who is willing to look beyond momentary pleasures and who is willing to declare who He is to a dying nation... Hear David's words in Psalm 71,"O God, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come." David understood this call and he stepped up to the plate.

A generation is rising... will you declare His name to a dying nation?

Jesus died for us to know His name... He loves a people undeserving..
Listen to the words... listen to their response at the end

A new generation of blogging

Well today I had the opportunity of reading my first "new generation" of blogging and I was quite impressed. A High Schooler in my ministry Lizzie Thornton has jumped on the blog train to begin to write and challenge others to be the change we all want to see in this hurting generation. Anyway, I am way proud of her and know great things are going to happen in her life... Check out her blog here

Look behind you

I watched this video today and was intrigued first at its art and creativity, but then at its slightly deeper meaning. It made me think about who's behind me. Is there any one at all? All of us are leading people; some more than others. But nonetheless we are all leading someone. When you take time to look behind you to see who is following, you may be given a little hope that what you are doing is right or you may be a little embarrassed. All I know is that if we never take time to look, we may never know who we are taking with us. I know for me, it challenges me. When I think of the people who are following me, I don't want to lead them to a place of destruction but success. I want to lead people into the presence of God. But the bottom line is that we are in front. If I want to lead people into a freezing cold lake, I have to be the first to jump. If I want to lead people into standing up for a cause, I have to stand first. If I want people to experience the presence of God, I have to dive in first. Who are you leading and where are you leading them to? Are you willing to push the line and go first or are you hoping that they will magically jump on board for you? You are a leader, but where are you taking people? Take a look behind you and press forward towards the things of God and lead people into the Kingdom.

Who is following you?

Serve Hard

I had my weekly meeting with a close friend of mine who is in ministry with me this morning. We talked about ministry and the things we want to see God do in our community, and even the frustration that comes in serving day in and day out. You know it is so hard to serve daily, especially when you want to see so much happen, yet you feel so much opposition. As young people in ministry, we are full of passion and energy, and we want God to start revival in us and in our church. We want our church to accept some of the "new" and "relevant" ways to do church. When we don't see this happen as quickly as we would like, it is so easy to give up, isn't it? What I am finding out about serving is that it is not just something we do when it is easy, but it is something we have to do always. It is what we are called to do... to serve God with all our hearts... NOT just when it is easy. I was encouraged today by this verse in Matthew 24:45-46 when Jesus says, "Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find doing so." Jesus is coming back, and I want to be found serving my King. You know life and ministry is going to be hard, especially when you see if people could only see this.... or if they would only worship to these songs....or if they would only stop doing this... But I don't want my King to come back and see me given up. I want to be caught serving and feeding His people...NO MATTER the cost!! I wonder if we would all take this approach to serving... if we would all just serve out of the overflow of our heart... serve knowing our king is coming back. I think we would begin to see God move in huge ways. I think we would begin to see Revival spark in us... our church and in our friends. Serve today, not out of frustration, but out of joy... knowing that our King is coming back to take us home...

Serve Hard or go home!
Check out Andy Roddick:

In the Secret

Man the secret place is so important in our lives. It is that life we live when no one is looking. And if we were really honest it probably doesn't look much like the life we live in public. God's heart for us is that our secret place would be full of truth and wisdom. I was reading my Word this morning and read in Psalm 51 after King David failed in his secret life. And this is God's desire for us. Psalm 51:5-6 says, "Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom." God wants us to live our secret life, the life no one else sees, with truth and wisdom. He desires for us to make good choices when no one is looking. For so many of us, we feel like we have to put on this illusion on the outside, because our secret life is embarrassing or isn't what people think. God wants all of us... our public life and our secret life. Make some changes today in your life to fill your heart and secret life with truth. Take hold of your life that no one sees and live it for the Lord, knowing that if we live right in the secret, our public life won't be such an illusion anymore.

In the secret by Shane and Shane...

Happy Cinco De Mayo

Well I am celebrating my Cinco De Mayo on my 50th post on my blog. I am from San Antonio Texas. If you don't know about that city, it has a rich Hispanic Culture. Holidays like Cinco De Mayo and Fiesta are huge down there. The thing I miss most is the people, the food, and the mariachis. One of my favorite place to eat is Alamo Cafe'. They are known for their freshly made Tortillas and their amazing chips and salsa. If you know me at all, you know that I am so addicted to chips and salsa. Anyway, celebrate with someone today and go eat some Mexican food. We don't have that many good places here in Washington, but I would suggest Chevy's(here is a map) or for a local Olympia restaurant, go to Plaza Jalisco or El Sarape. Anyway, go get some chips and salsa and celebrate good times.

This is what I miss from Texas:

Dating Delilah

I have been reading this really epic book called Dating Delilah by Judah Smith(Youth Pastor from Generation Church) Here is a piece from a section called "Flee and Pursue."

It's a good thing 2 Timothy 2:22 doesn't end with the word "flee." If it did we would all be running around randomly, finding ourselves in the same situations over and over again. The scriptures says "...flee youthful lusts, but..." Flee but. A lot of people start fleeing but don't know where they are going. "...flee but pursue..." The best fleeing is good pursuing. In other words, the best defense is a good offense. God designed you to play offense with your purity. Because sin is not a vending machine, just saying "no" to temptation isn't a strong enough defense. The greatest deterrent to sin is the pursuit of vision. You need a vision for your life that propels you beyond momentary pleasures; a purpose that causes you to see past temptation to its consequences and compels you to choose righteousness because of its reward. Pursue God. Pursue His purpose. Pursue His plan for your life.

I encourage you to get this book... It is a must read... Get it [here]

waking up singing

Have you ever woke up singing? Well this morning was one of those for me. There is nothing like waking up knowing its a new day. I am reminded of what the Word says in Lamentations 3:22-24 ,"Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion says my soul, Therefore I hope in Him." Man be reminded today that today His mercies are new. Wake up knowing that you are loved and we can truly put our hope in Jesus!

When you wake up knowing this... your day is brightened and it might even make you sing...

Tim Tam Slam

I wanted to share a little love... Here is what my buddy Mark Crocker just opened my eyes too... You should definitely try this at home...

never forget

I don't know how many times I have forgotten something; forgotten my keys, my computer, my meeting, my Bible, and even what God has done. Have you ever forgotten something? Well if you are even remotely human I am sure you have. But have you ever forgotten what the Lord has done for you? I read this in my devotions today out of Psalm 106:12-15, "Then they believed His words; they sang His praise. They soon forgot His works; they did not wait for His counsel, but lusted exceedingly in the wilderness. And tested God in the desert. And He gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul." This was talking about the children of Israel. These are the people that got to see God deliver them from the Egyptians by parting the Red Sea. They saw the glory of the Lord lead them by a cloud. They saw God do so many miracles right in front of their own eyes... yet they forgot. It is so easy to look at Israel and realize that they are so dumb for forgetting what they saw and experienced. I mean how could they not see that God was doing amazing things right in front of their face, right? But yet we do this all the time, don't we? We get in a car wreck or out lives get harder than normal and we immediately forget His works in our lives. We want someone to blame and ultimately we want complete control over our lives. See the Lord says that He never leaves us and that He knows every day we are going to live and that He knows the plans He has for us. Plans to prosper us and not to harm us. Plans to give us a hope and a future...(Jeremiah 29:11) God hasn't forgotten about us, so why should we forget about Him? Stop today right where you are and remember what He has done in you. Let the Lord reveal where our hearts should be... Trust Him today and don't forget what He has done... for He is a good God!

We are NOT forgotten:

learning to listen

Tonight I got to get out of my youth ministry bubble and had the opportunity to check out how another church reaches the youth of their city. It wasn't just any youth ministry, but one that reaches thousands of students week in and week out; Generation Church in Kirkland, WA. It is so good to go out and see how others are reaching their community. It helps us to get a bigger perspective on how we can do what we do better. Anyway, the thing that was so amazing was watching Pastor Judah Smith lead his ministry into powerful worship. Now it wasn't just some religious ritual, but it was an authentic passion to see his students encounter God. He said that they had all kinds of videos and he had a powerful message to preach, but none of it compared to the urge of letting the spirit take hold of their lives and change them from the inside out. He didn't come up with some ritualistic method of leading the students for a few minutes and then go into his message. He didn't even sing 2 extra "powerful songs" to do something cool and then go into his message. No... we waited on the Lord for an hour and thirty minutes. In that time, the spirit was free to really move in students lives. We saw over 30 students get free from addictions, over 150 respond to be serious in their faith and walk it out with no shame, and a handfull that finally decided in front of everyone that they wanted to take a risk and actually believe in this God. Anyway, all this to say, Pastor Judah didn't preach one word. He listened and responded to the spirit, and the power of that was so evident in that room.

I wonder how many times I let religious rituals keep me from listening to what God wants to do in students or better yet, in ME. Now, I have heard Pastor Judah preach and many times the spirit moves so heavy over kids lives, but sometimes we have to be still and let the spirit speak. It was refreshing to see a man after God's heart, who put his ego on the line to listen to the Lord. He didn't want to miss what God wanted to do. I don't want to miss what God wants to do...Do YOU? I challenge you to pray today.. and listen to that voice inside of you... Pursue God's spirit in your life... learn to listen.

Here is some powerful words from Pastor Judah: