GREAT DAY AT FIELDER ROAD!!!!!

You know, I would not be a member of a church that did not love all people of all backgrounds and context. Yesterday was an exciting day at Fielder Road. Our Pastor, one of the most compassionate and gifted men I have ever had the privilege of listening to and be led by, expressed the vision of connecting with the world for our congregation. I had the opportunity to be a small part of that dialogue where we saw the international impact Fielder was having. Christmas boxes to children, leadership training in India, discipleship and evangelism in China, sun cookers being developed and distributed throughout the continents of Asia, Africa and the middle east, partnerships in South America through Venezuela brothers and sisters, and life groups in San Fransisco CA were just a glimpse of the places being positively impacted by the presence and influence of Christ. You know what's great about all of this? This is not legalistic, binding, judgmental religion. On the contrary, this is relational walking with Him as He loves the world! That's what it's all about.. Yesterday after church, I did not go home and hurry through lunch in order to be at the next event so I could "Prove" my righteousness to everyone. I went home with a friend, his two preschool boys, and my family. We ate boxed chicken, watched football, and talked about the difficult time he is having in the absence of the boy's mother. In short, we just loved and encouraged each other while discussing our failures and weakness. All the while, Christ was loving us and saying" I have a plan and purpose in your life, just hang with me." That is so liberating!! Then I watched the Cowboys squeak through another game with other friends and went to bed at peace with myself! You know friends, I'm pretty much a mess like the rest of you but God loves me and has a plan for me. He loves you and has a plan for you. Just chill, take a deep breath, be willing to be loved, and trust Him! Hey life is short, can't waste time worrying about our failures, we might miss or victories! Ha Ha! Well have to run. Love you all, and OH Yea, Debbie and I are celebrating our 24th anniversary today! Who would have thought! heheheheheh! :-)
David