Wesley, wise old coot

I was reading some Wesley yesterday and was once again blown away by his simple wisdom. Wes, was big on holy living, faith, social justice, etc. Yesterday I was reading one of his sermons, this guy used to go for 2-3 hours, he was reminding us that the only way we can truly live faithful and holy lives is to realize that Love comes before and after all things. The only way I can "not" be selfish is if I am in love with God and His creation. We don't feed the poor because we "have" to, we do it because God first loved us, all of us.

This is basically what 1 Corinthians says, if I don't have love, I have nothing. So many of us strive to behave holy, as an act of the will. We try so hard. Wes reminds us to focus on loving God, and if we can do that, the rest will follow.

The two greatest commandments, if you can live by those, the rest is details.

Peace,

K

Prayer for a new building

So we have come through a week of monsoon type weather with an increasing urgency for a new building. last week we found leaks we never had before. We are running out of creative cieling irrigation ideas. We had about 12 buckets going last week, being emptied every 8 hours or so. We are talking BIG buckets.

We have a line on a new building, close by and excellent for our purposes. Ministries can expand. The only problem is $$$$. Sound familiar? We need about $1.5 million. The owners are willing to work with us on payment and occupancy.

So, what we need now is prayer. Please pray with us that God will provide the $$$$. This is not a stretch for God's ability, but it is a huge stretch of our faith.

Peace,

K

Last Weekend

Have you ever found yourself so busy doing "God's" work that you don't spend any time with Him. I was there last week. Just running around taking care of business and finding no time to Be Still. By the time the weekend was half over I was drained. The heat didn't help, but I just felt like God was off-line, which usually means I was.

So, Sunday nite we had communion at church. Largely, because I needed it. I needed to remember Jesus. I needed to remember why I do what I do, and have it all put in perspective. I am still finding myself exhausted from the whole deal.

I usually put off spending time with God because I "can't" afford to take the time. I often find that I can't afford not to take the time.

peace,

K

Obedience

Thought I would take a break from my Wesleyan studies and write something in "normal" english. Those guys in 1800s couldn't speak to save their lives.

Misha went to be with the Chinese yesterday. Misha is a part of our community and family. She sensed God prodding her to spend a year in China, teaching english and spreading the love that is within her because of Jesus. I am blessed to see her obedience. She is wide eyed and walking in expectancy that God is going to use her to help redeem his kingdom in another place, much as He used her here.

Blessings Misha, may God blow you away with His grace and mercy, so that you can share it with those you come to love in China.

Peace,

K

Korie

I was away for the last 4 days at General Conference for Free Methodist Churches in Canada. Several of us hung out at The King Edward Arms Pub, across the street from the Hotel. We met Korie, a waitress there. She is a very cool lady. We chatted and joked alot. Korie asked where we were from and was very surprised to hear we were all pastors. Monday we met her again and she said that she was beginning to rethink faith.

How crazy is that? Pray for Korie.

Peace,

K