A Few Days In The Life Of

A Few Days In The Life Of

I was reminded of a quote recently from John Maxwell: ‘we over-estimate the event and we under-estimate the process.’ For me this is a helpful reminder that becoming a fully developing follower of Jesus Christ isn’t automatic or instantaneous …but it’s a journey.

The Apostle Paul challenged the church in Rome to: take their everyday, ordinary life—their sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering.

Here are a few snapshots on how I attempted to take a few real life steps towards living out New Hope’s mission to: grow in intimacy with God, community with each-other, and increased influence with the world.

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Saturday, Nov 1st
Dave Ramsey Live @ The Memorial Coliseum: super fun yet insightful few hours listening to Dave talk about money, culture, and how God’s word can make perfect sense of it all. www.daveramsey.com.

Sunday, Nov 2nd
I continued the ‘Mind Your Own Business’ series by sharing a message out of the book of Proverbs entitled ‘Act Your Own Wage’. I was blown away by the response of our community. Hundreds dedicated or rededicated their lives to honoring God with their time, talents & treasure.

Monday, Nov 3rd
Followed up on connections and emails from Sunday, prepared for Tuesday’s meetings & commitments, planned next Sunday’s worship experience with Josh Lee, met with Student Community Pastor Peter Johnsen (who’s wife Marjie is due with their 1st child any day!).

Tuesday, Nov 4th
7am: facilitated a group of super creative people to envision and begin the implementation process of planning this year’s Christmas Series www.adventconspiracy.org & the Christmas Candlelight Services for our community.

11am: shared a message about prayer at the Warner Pacific College chapel. Enjoyed lunch in the newly remodeled Egvedt Hall with a table full of New Hope college students and staff.

7pm: had a blast with my small group, which comprises of several couples who have relocated to the Portland area within the past year -- and who LOVE New Hope.

Wednesday, Nov 4th
6:30pm: hosted an action packed Membership Class with Pastors Ray & David, while hearing the beautiful sounds of children, students, and adults (singles, women, couples) ‘Digging In’ @ NH on Wednesday night.

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Question: What have you done, are you doing, or will you do, to grow in your relationship with Jesus today?

As Ferris Bueller once said: ‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.’

Remember, becoming a fully developing follower of Jesus Christ is a process …not an event …a journey, not a sprint …a crock-pot, not a microwave. Let me encourage you to take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Don’t miss out on the opportunity that today offers to take another step in your journey to become more like Jesus.

Peace to you,

Brent

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