Impact.

Impact is awesome if you haven't been. I'll post my thoughts about it when I get back on saturday! I'm posting little updates on twitter.com/pickleat

The Shack

I just read "The Shack." Like most things that are "hyped-up" I was a little apprehensive. I don't want to give away anything, or a synopsis, but just say a simple message.

Sometimes we take away the healing God can give and sometimes we limit His abilities. God is bigger and can handle our mistakes, I'm so glad that God loves me, and loves you (whoever you are if you are reading). I don't think I'll ever understand why He loves me, but I don't want to question it, because He really has no reason.

Read "The Shack," and pass it on, with the "Missy Project." God's grace needs to be passed around to everyone, whether you believe this book or not, the story is good and it needs to be read.

-Andy

http://theshackbook.com/

Born with a Purpose

Judges 13:5 "You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and his hair must never be cut. For he will be dedicated to God as a Nazirite from birth. He will begin to rescue Israel from the Philistines.”

This passage is The Angel of the LORD speaking to Samson's mother. The Angel is telling here that she will have a child and he is going to lead Israel. Talk about being born for a purpose. Some people struggle in life, wondering what they should do, or who they should be. There is something I believe God, that we are all born with a purpose, that each and every person has a niche or talent that will benefit the kingdom of God. 

Ephesians 1:11 "In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will..."

God has a purpose for us too. Imagine if you woke up everyday and lived our lives with purpose, how much more joyful and meaningful would your life be? I'm not speaking to other people here, I'm speaking to myself as well. I think so many times that life is boring, but should it be that way? I'm going to try to live my life for a purpose, the greater purpose is the will of God, specifically... I'm still figuring that out. 

Andy

Twitter

Hey everyone, I got a twitter today to see if I like it. I'm going to keep this as my spiritual blog, but I might post a thought there from time to time. Just thought I would update...

http://twitter.com/pickleat

A.P.

Trust God Will...

Ok, after a long hiatus I'm back for all one of you who read this. Here's today's thought.

After doing my daily reading, I realized something. God is teaching me something directly. I had just finished reading about Gideon the Judge and how he conquered the Midianites. God is teaching me to be faithful. I need to trust Him, trust that He's called me here to Jonesboro, trust that I can be what I need to be. I know that He will guide me, I just need to listen...

My new phrase to help this is "Trust God Will..." fill the blank of what I need to trust Him for that day. I hope this helps you... thanks.

Andy

Everyone! Anyone...?

Everyone, anyone? If you are keeping up with me, you've noticed I've taken a break from Blogging while at home. I leave for Jonesboro, Ar later today and I am planning on picking it back up. Please be patient with me, I hope I can get back into it soon. 

Andy. 

Sorry I've been away.

Sorry I've been away, but this is finals week. I fully intend to keep this blog going after my ministry class is over, however right now I'm concentrating on my tests. Thanks, Be back soon.

Andy