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Published: 04 January 2014

Today's story-time will be a very short story about something that happened last night, but that brought me a great reflection about myself and I'm sure you will be able to relate to as well.

Last night, my nephew did not want to go to bed.  He fought it with all his might and made himself so upset, he threw up.  He was over-tired and needed to go to bed, but was resistant.  My brother-in-law eventually took him for a car ride to fill up with gas and since riding in the car always seems to calm him, he finally fell asleep.

I began to ponder the reasons why my nephew was resisting sleep when he needed it so badly.  But I know that I have no room to talk.  First of all, I was the same way as a child, avoiding sleep.  There was usually a reason, but as I got older, it was more about not missing out than surrendering to my need for sleep.

Unfortunately, my resistance to surrender to my Heavenly Father and let Him lead me to what I need continues to this day.  Why is it that we resist what we need?  My prayer is that I will trust that God knows what I need and that I will surrender to Him, allowing Him to meet my needs and trusting that what He provides is enough.

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Published: 03 January 2014

In light of the recent turn of a new year, I took a moment to reflect on what I was personally most grateful for in 2013.  While I could list many of the ministry accomplishments God made possible (which I did in yesterday’s blog post), the overwhelming sense of gratitude, for me, came through increased time with family.

Not only am I living with family, but my ministry schedule has afforded me the opportunity to spend more time with family in 2013 than I have been able to in years past.  And for that, I am very grateful.

Some of you may not share in the blessing that is family and, for that, I am sorry.  Either way, I encourage you to take an extra moment to spend quality time with family and friends – a decision we will never regret in the future.