Ensenada Here We Come!!!

Our time is finally here where 23 of us will travel to Ensenada Mexico and build a house for a young family that is currently homeless. I'm so excited! I've been thinking today that the church is ALWAYS talking about Jesus. Think about this for a moment...Christians are always evangelizing. The question is, what are we saying about Jesus? Is our action speaking about him or our inaction? When our community looks at our church, what are they learning about Jesus? I hope things like Mexico is speaking loudly to people about what we believe. I hope that people are learning to trust Jesus and that he offers a life that can change the world. I hope that this journey to Ensenada will transform people in our team so much that they will radically change the way they live...maybe someone will give their life to ministry or begin to give themselves away to a people or a cause that will speak of the love of Jesus in such a way that many people will become followers of Christ. Who knows what can happen...I believe God is up to something within our church and I'm grateful to be a part of it.

Peace and Love.
Rex

Home from a great vacation...

It's been a little while since my last post because our family had a chance to go to Palm Springs for a week's vacation. We had some family members put us up in a Westin Resort and covered our airfare too! What a great week! The resort was fabulous...the weather hot, and the chance to be with my wife and boys for seven days with no work was much needed. I feel very rested and ready to work and lead through the summer. There were some things that God spoke to my heart about and I thought I'd share some with whomever reads this blog of mine.

I've been too caught up in the numbers of our growth at church. This was a painful realization because I should know better. The Kingdom of God isn't about church growth...damn the mega-church's influence on me!

People always need a pastor and rarely need a church professional.

God has the heart of a father and I need to explore this much more thoroughly.

My family needs more extended times where I'm not focused on work...anyone else want to send us on a trip? :)

Vacations with the kids aren't really vacations...more like family trips!

Peace and Love.
Rex

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