missions

So if you regularly read my blog you already know a little about me.  Mostly that we serve a great God at a great church.  For years our church has committed to reaching out to Ensenada Mexico and helping to build houses for families in need.

This July, Stacey, Zac and I will get to be a part of this mission.  We plan on spending a week working with other volunteers from Real Life Christian Church to build a house in Mexico. I am asking you to do two things.  Pray! This is out of our comfort zone for sure so you prayers are needed.  Second, if you are able, please help us financially make this happen.  My trip will cost an additional $950. and both Stacey and Zac also need to raise their $950.

I already know that God wants us in Mexico this July, so by faith I believe He will provide the way.  If you feel led to help us financially, please contact me or visit my fundraising page at http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/davehanvey/real-life-christian-church

This is gonna be an amazing trip.  I can not wait to see what God is up to in Mexico!

blessings,

dave

   

community

So every week 30 or 40 of us meet in a small group/teaching environment called .NET (dot net).  It has been a true blessing for me to see this group make real connections. Community. That's what it's all about.  It's about being real and exploring the truth about what, and who we are.  God wired us for relationship.  So often we hide in a corner instead of reaching out and experiencing the joy of meaningful relationships.

It has been a real joy for me to be a part of this group.  Genuine, life changing fellowship is happening @ Real Life folks.

God is good!

a new year, a new season

The wonderful thing about a new year is that sense of newness. That sense that you now have a second chance. Every year end I find that I do some serious reflecting, or soul searching if you will. It is a great time to take stock of the blessings in your life and to look over the things that were (or were not) accomplished.

Although 2010 was great year for us in lots of ways, I can't help but look at the year ahead with great anticipation. I feel a real sense of direction and have a clear determination about the things that God has laid in my path for 2011.

A couple of things that I am committed to and looking forward to this new year..........

Blended ~ a daily Bible reading plan. I read regularly but I am pumped about this plan

365 ~ A new self portrait everyday for the calendar year of 2011

Fitness ~ This is my last year in my "30's" so I wanna go into March 2012 as a healthier, thinner 40 year old.

blessings,

dave

10 Signs that We Don’t Believe in the Power of the Holy Spirit

I read this today after having a similar conversation with a friends recently.  

Courtesy of Tony Morgan ~ I was thinking about how little we talk about the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives as Christ-followers. I began to consider how I live out my life, and, I was convicted…which, by the way, is one indication that the Holy Spirit is active in our lives. I thought it might be good to consider the conversation here especially as it relates to leaders in the Church. Based on that, here are…

1.We are experiencing anxiety and bitterness in our lives rather than joy and kindness. (Galatians 5:22-23)

2.We can’t remember the last time we prayed for the people we lead. (Romans 8:26)

3.The churches we lead aren’t growing and reaching more people. (Acts 9:31)

4.The churches we lead aren’t outreach focused. (Acts 1:8)

5.We think it’s our responsibility to convict people of sin. (John 16:8)

6.We are stuck in sinful patterns rather than pursuing the things of God. (Galations 5:16:17)

7.We think we have the power to change people. (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)

8.We are more concerned about the rules than we are our freedom in Christ. (Galations 3:2-3)

9.We think we can explain the mysteries of God. (1 Corinthians 2:10-12)

10.We are creating division and aren’t promoting unity within the Church. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)

It might be good to begin the week and this next season of ministry by studying and praying through this list. My prayer is that your life and your ministry would continue to experience its fullest potential in the power of the Holy Spirit.

dave

There's no other place

Just heard this song and was reminded that our hope is not in this world, but the next.  Keep your eyes on the Eternal Kingdom of God almighty!  Never look to man for the answers, we come up empty every time.


When I'm all alone, And the weight of the world is more than I can bear on my own
When all my plans have failed, and I suffered defeat
I'm down on my knees, I can't get to my feet

Your love breaks through, and reminds me of the hope that I have in You. That I have in You

There's no other place that I'd rather be. Than safe in the arms, the arms of my Savior
There's no other place where I can be free. So I run to the arms, the arms of my Savior

When I'm feeling overwhelmed, like I can't take anymore
I've thrown up my hands, all I see is the floor
I've looked to the north, the south, the west, and the east
But as far as I can see, I can't find any peace

Your grace breaks through, and reminds me of the hope that I have in You. That I have in You

Life shouldn't be something to dread, cause I know You still know
How many hairs are in my head, and so I run to You, and so I run to You


Lincoln Brewster "The Arms of my Savior"