New Diggs

Well, today I write this blog sitting behind my new desk in my new office.  It is a little strange to be at another church, in a different office and to be in a role as lead pastor.  I think that now, it is beginning to sink in that with the "New Diggs" comes added responsibility, greater risk, and a greater desire to not mess up.  I am just glad that God knows way more than I do.  When I'm weak, He is strong; when I have no clue, He has it all figured out.  So, as I go forward as Lead Pastor of Velocity Church, my desire is to look to God in ALL things and help lead people forward in their faith in God.

1 Corinthians 1:25 (NIV) "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength."

See You Later

Today was our last Sunday at New Beginnings Assembly of God in Tiffin, Ohio.  I have been the associate pastor for nearly 4 years.  We have impacted several people with the Gospel of Christ and our lives have been impacted by many people as well.  It was definitely a day of celebration and that makes this transition a little easier.  I will now move on to Velocity Church as lead pastor but I will never forget New Beginnings AG or Invincible Student Ministries.  As a matter of fact, this blog will help me with that.  I was dubbed "PBS" by Dana and then it caught like wild fire and all the students of ISM and many adults call me PBS on a regular basis.  By calling this blog "Thoughts From PBS", I am sure to always make sure that today is not good bye but "See You Later."

Psalm 37:23 (NKJV) The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way

Final Friday

Today is my final Friday in the office at New Beginnings Assembly of God.  For nearly four years now, I have been honored to serve as Associate Pastor of this church and leader of Invincible Student Ministries. I know that all that has happened in my life, the life of my family, and with every person I have had the opportunity to minister to, has been part of God's plan. As a believer (leave the pastor part out), I try not to sweat the small things.  I would love to say that I have the faith that doesn't allow the "big" things get to me either, but that isn't the case.  However, I do acknowledge in every aspect of my life, God is in control.  Whatever you are going through today big or small, just know that God is in control, so that when your "Final Friday" (or any day) comes, you can know that with God's help, you did things the best you could.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Being Strong

Today, I went to sit with the family of a 17 year old boy that had been killed in a recent car accident. I will be officiating his funeral on Saturday.  I have found myself time and time again at funerals, whether I officiated them or attended them, being asked, "how do you seem so strong?"  Psalm 105:4 tells us "Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always."  To most people, it may seem as if I am disconnected or not concerned and that couldn't be farther from the truth.  I simply look to God to not only give me strength, but his strength.  My hope and prayer is that this Saturday, when I do my first funeral of a teenager, that I can remain 'Being Strong.'