To be a Christian

Even though you may sleep in the garage, it doesn't mean you are a Chevrolet. And just because you go to church does not mean you are a Christian. To be a Christian, you must be born again. 

Crucified with Christ

One of my favorite preachers in Chris Strevel from Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, GA. Chris is a passionate preacher dedicated to the glory and cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Last evening I listened to Crucified with Christ, an excellent message on the standing of the believer and what it actually means to be a Christian. I highly recommend it!

A Couple Months of Change...

The Lord has been shaking things up a lot in the last couple months. In February, I moved to Youngsville, NC to help out with the plant of Sovereign Redeemer Community Church from Hope Baptist. The plant took place in March. I am now preparing to move again, although this move has proved to be the hardest, though it is only 15 minutes from my current place of residence. I am actually building my own apartment where I hope to live for the next couple years. It is a great place just 4 minutes from church and in the basement of one of the Lord willing soon to be deacons at Sovereign. I am currently mudding and taping the drywall. The whole project has been a learning experience, as I have torn down walls and built new ones, learned how to run electric (3-way and 4-way switches to boot), insulated, drywalled, etc. I get to learn plumbing as well as I will soon be installing a shower. Here are a couple pictures:

The original finished room before remodeling:

Original garage stall before remodeling:

After removing the garage door:

Walls being framed:

Installing insulation:

Drywalling the dropped ceiling:

Insulated entryway:

Drywalled entryway:

Drywalled living room:

Another change: This is my last week at the NCFIC. The Lord opened the door for me to work for one of the men at Sovereign Redeemer doing auto glass repair, a job which I will start in a week.

So, I will have changed houses twice, changed churches, and changed jobs in the space of a couple months. :-)

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.