Life -
We had an amazing experience to start off 2013 as my wife birthed our 3rd child in late January. We went a bit off the mainstream by going to a Birthing Center instead of a hospital. It was amazing. This was the very best highlight of the year. The entire experience was unbelievable. The staff was amazing and my wife, Rachael, was beautiful and so brave as our daughter, Rhema Faith, was water-birthed. The atmosphere beforehand was very relaxing as we played worship music in the background and my Mother-In-Law and I would take turns reading scriptures out loud. I completely understand how insanely weird this must sound. But it was so perfect and natural. By far my favorite moment of the year.
Ministry -
Lots of change occurred in 2013 and I got to see some teens that were far from God begin to ask questions about life and faith. My goal as a youth ministry director is for teens to Know God, Make Friends, and Find Their Purpose. One of my most favorite ministry moments was a car ride with a middle schooler and a high schooler and hearing them talk about God and wondering what their purpose in life is. I loved how honest, doubtful, and crazy that conversation was. Anytime you go from talking about Jesus healing the sick to how awesome knives are to the grossest fart you have ever smelled....you know it was a great car ride.
Faith -
In my past, I struggled with a porn addiction. I know that God provided the way out of that lifestyle and addiction. I will blog more about that in the next couple of weeks. Though I am tempted to think that I have arrived spiritually, but I have more stuff that I need to allow God to change in me. I realize that I am in no way better than anyone else. God blessed my family all through out the year of 2013 and my favorite faith moment was to see how God provided for us to get a new van. God and Todd truly blessed our family. I am so thankful for my friends, family and the spiritual leaders in my life.
These are just a few highlights from my year. What about yours?
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