ok, ok, ok...so it really has been awhile since I last posted a blog. This is due to two reasons: 1) My new cell phone allows me to check my mail. My e-mail was usually the only thing that drew me to my computer. But now I go to the computer less because I have the e-mail at my finger tips. 2) I didn't blog all that much in the first place. In my last last blog I was wondering how many people actually read my blog. I have a total of 6 people who read it and respond. Although that is not much, I guess I will try and keep writing in it.
As of late things have been kind of boring. There really has not been much going on. I have continued to work at Gardner Denver as the UPS shipper. It is not a bad job and God has provided something for me to do while making a decent wage considering the type of job it is. I am glad to have some work to do. I do look forward to the day in which I will be able to switch jobs, but for now this is where I am at and I am positive God has is under control.
Kirstin and I have been going to the same church for some time now and really enjoy the Sunday service. We are still struggling to get connected as we don't know that many people yet, and the small group we belong to is very nice, but they seem to have there cliques and we are reluctant to just invite ourselves to things. I am sure that things will work out. I do not mean to speak bad of them, because that is not true, they are all friends and have been doing things together for awhile. I bet it just doesn't cross their minds to invite us along on things. It will happen in due time. Anyways, in the small group time we are going over a financial study. It is really good and Kirstin and I really want makes some improvements on how we handle and use the money God has given us. The study over all has been really convicting and I am feeling more and more the importance to be good stewards of our money.
Personally...I have been learning about alot of things. Most recently I have been learning about suffering. Mark Driscoll did a sermon on it that was really good and as a result of his sermon I have been thinking about it and in my devotional time God has shown me a few things about suffering. It is interesting to note that multiple times when the bible talks about Joy it also talks about suffering. Driscoll says that we should not 'waste' our times of suffering because they are times in which God can draw us closer to Himself. Thus, making our Joy complete. It is easy, at least for me, to whine and complain and to act out against God in times of suffering. Christ calls us to something greater and that is to abide in Him and to find Joy and satisfaction in Jesus. I have a long ways to go to be a good sufferer. Haha...not sure that is a word.
One last thing I want to share with you before I end this blog...it comes from John 16:33 : "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world"
Just let that sink in...
Love you all...God's Blessings
Joseph
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What sermon series is that sermon in? I've listened to his Ruth series and started the Vintage Jesus series... and I've liked both so far. Did you say at one point you're also reading one of his books? I just got a couple books from Amazon.com but haven't had a chance to read them yet.
By the way, I've had my blog for multiple years now and probably only have about 6 faithful readers, too, so don't get too discouraged. :)
Oh yeah, and I like the verse at the end. Pretty sweet.
A long time in between postings, but this is a good one. Worth the wait.
I was thinking about that verse this morning, Joseph! Funny.
I'm glad you're back to blogging. :) We look forward to hanging out with you and Kirstin on Wednesday night!
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