Men Arise...Back from Canada

Blessed and full of joy, I have returned from Victoria.  The men at the retreat clearly began the journey towards becoming a unit that will fight spiritually for their wives, children, family, friends, and workplaces. 

I never cease to be in awe of how God uses the simplest of realities in my own life to bless others.  The strengthening of my own masculine walk in Christ is being drawn upon by other men for their healing.  This is what Jesus meant when he said that we would bear fruit...fruit that would last.  To be His servant is an endless source of great joy.

I also preached to the Awakening Canada church on Sunday night.  I taught what the Lord has been showing me about the parables.  I was nervous, as I always am in opening new things I have discovered in the Scriptures, but the Spirit prevailed.  I am humbled to teach God's word.  I am blown away how it changes minds and hearts.  The word is truly powerful.

Now I am home.  It is a precious time to be fully present with my children after being gone for 5 days.  I love doing ministry, however, they remain my greatest investment of time, energy, and love.  Bringing Brennan up in the ways of Jesus and shaping his masculine journey is what will change the world.  Nurturing Elisabeth to be a confident, inwardly beautiful woman of God is the stuff that will transform nations.  They are my primary stewardship and my two favorite people!

Thank you for each prayer while I was gone.  Their value will only be known fully when we go to be with the Lord.