Looking Forward

Wednesday is April Fools Day, so be on your guard and dont get fooled. The Devil’s biggest tool is to fool people, nothing has changed with him since he fooled Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. I know that three months have passed by so far this year. But, I look forward with anticipation to the remaining eight months. I know God can allow/bring about a major change in one single day – just look back in times passed to see how true that is. This is my God. I believe in Him and I know all things are possible with Him. “Only the good and the perfect comes from Him.” I am thankful Lord for letting me know that.

Easy Transitions

I just quit my job and it couldn’t have gone smoother. My boss offered me work as a freelance designer after I move up north to Seattle. I am very thankful to have God’s blessing over this decision. Please be praying for me as a continue to take this leap of faith. ~Zach

Not a Parking Attendant

Everyone of us has encountered the need for a parking spot in a busy lot. I have had this experience many times, so the only thing I could do is pray. To my amazement a vacant spot would appear. Either someone would leave or I would see a spot that I did not see before. In sharing this with others, I often hear the statement that God is not a parking attendant or an errand boy. I could not agree more, but the Scripture says to “pray all the time, without worry, about everything.” It also says that God cares about every hair on our body. I believe and stand on these truths. So, I will pray even for a parking spot and for everything else. I Thank Christ for caring about all things in my life.

This Day

Thank You Christ for this day. May we rejoice and be glad in it!

An Eagle Caught Me

I thought it would be fun to share a recent design of mine, called “An Eagle Caught Me.” Yes, that’s me in the picture.

The idea behind the design is simple – when I fall, God (the Eagle) is there to catch me.

Thank Christ for always being there for me. I am constantly falling short, and there is no one in this life more reliable to catch me than Him.

Salvation Through Christ

I apologize in advance because this is a much longer post than usual.

I was watching late night tv last night, and I saw a debate about faith with 4 panelists and an audience. Two panelists were christians, one was an authority on eastern philosophy, and one was some sort of cultish deviation of catholicism (I missed the first 5 minutes so I don’t know their names).

The debate was heated, but what it revealed most was the arrogance of the non-christian panelists. However “enlightened” they claimed to be, they appeared so foolish to claim that they don’t need Jesus becuase they have it all figured out. It was also interesting to see how much they look down on those of us that do acknowledge our need for salvation through Christ. They accuse us of being simple, stupid, and sheep.

It made me realize that, on one hand, salvation through Christ and a relationship with Him and experiencing His joy IS quite simple. On the other hand, there is some truth that accusation of being simple, stupid, and sheep.

Christ’s love for us is simple, but our failure to continually grow in our faith by taking it for granted is very stupid. Our laziness causes us to be sheep because it is easier to trust someone else’s spiritual leadership than to challenge our faith by diggin into God’s word and truly relying on Him on a daily basis. We are guilty to some degree of spiritual stupidity as christians because we aren’t growing deeper in our faith as we are called to. Rather, we too often seek entertainment on Sunday mornings at church to feel like we are at least doing something.

I hope I have insulted some of you, as I am insulted by realizing that I am guilty of the same thing. Satan is alive and active, and our lack of knowledge and faith can easily be attacked by his people seeking to convince others that a person would have to be stupid to “lean not on your own understanding, but in all ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path.” Doing that takes faith, and faith comes from knowing God’s Word in a very personal way.

I thank Christ for this realization that I need to take the initiative to seek Christ more in my life, allow my faith to grow, and as a result, be a better soldier for Christ.

Perfect Design

I am thankful for the way God made this world. Now that spring is here, I see the fruit trees blooming, the birds singing, and the sun is warming up snd bright. Thank You Lord for this wonderful creation for us to enjoy.You put everything in its perfect place You are awesome.

My Dad

My dad is awesome. I am so proud of him. I thank Christ for him.

Faint Not

God’s Word says that we shall reap the good (what we desire) in due time if we faint not (not giving up). It is not easy to wait, we have no patience, but a trusting believer has to wait. It will happen. Thank Christ for giving us the strength to be patient and wait on Him.

At The Foot Of The Cross

The foot of the Cross is where I stay, I will wait for You Jesus, and I know that You will come and meet me here. Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice that saved me a wreched person. I love you.