Seeing the difference, takes a new set of eyes.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4 ESV)

The joy of leading, and of helping others is seeing the change that goes on. The problem a lot of times is the fact that man looks at the outward appearance, and not at the heart. I just wish that somehow God would allow us to look at how a persons thoughts are, and where the heart is. It is so awesome seeing change, but we often dont wait long enough, we are impatient people.

God has been teaching me patience, and how He does things in His own timing so i do not have to worry about it. I just need to do what I am called to do, at the time I am told to do it. God will work out the details, and honestly it wont happen in my timing, but God is God. His timing is perfect. For me the hard part is my pride, I hate being told no, or that I do not know things. But like James says faith produces steadfastness! If i continue in my faih, i will become more and more Christ like, not lacking anything... Not to serve my ego, but to honestly, humbly serve my God.

The Benjamin Project

What started as an idea in my and Tylers mind, has moved into action. We have begun reaching out to the kids in and out of the church. Discipling has been happening, as has just relationship building! :)

God has been working so much, and the kids are really seeking out God and what THEIR PURPOSE is! Please be praying as they take steps of faith, and that we would have the strength, patience, and wisdom to deal woth every situation. :)

In the will of Him who made me. I am complete.

"For nothing will be impossible with God" - Gospel of Luke

The human mind is so short minded, so many things seem unreachable to us. That is what satan loves to use, our own perceptions against the true power of the cross. In the Bible we see the full power of the cross, and how it conquered all fear that they had. The power of the cross is staggering! The reason I came to Glendive was to see how much i trusted in that power, obviously not enough! Because I have been blown away by it, and the opportunities i have had to share about it!

God has taken a selfish, perverted, stubborn guy like me... And used me for things that I am so unworthy of being able to do. I forget God so much... But still when the time comes, i am His messenger. The song sweetly broken is the one you are listening to right now, if you are reading this. That song has been my life song. That is the prayer i have for myself... And others. That i would be drawn to the cross, and brought to my knees. Not in fear... But in awe, submission, and humility. Knowing that MY Savior used that tree to free me from something that... I never could have escaped. I want it to bring tears to my eyes, every time i think of it!

I pray this be the case, in my life and yours...