Things I've Been Reflecting On

Ever since I got on staff at Victory I feel as though my life is on an accelerated growth plan! I am learning so much so fast, I am being stretched like I've never been stretched, I am loving my life more than I ever have before!

Here are some things I've been checking out and learning:

Ministry and Who I'll Never Be - These are two posts by Craig Groeschel that rocked my world. Learning to be confident in who God made me and called me to be has been a major lesson lately.

Practical Wisdom - Erwin McManus just finished this series about a week ago. This series rocked my world! He preaches for 25 minutes and then has open mic ? and A. Very Practical! A must listen to series.

Dating - In Erwin's series he was talking about dating. He was talking in context of finding the person you should marry. He said so many times young single people focus on where they are going and where their mate is going. He said that when he met Kim (his wife) she was going to Africa and he was going to L.A., but they were both going to those places with the same intentions (huge!). He said he tells people, "Don't focus on the place... you need to adapt the mindset that I'd rather be anywhere in the world with ____(future spouse), than anywhere in the world without them." (One of the sickest nuggets on dating I've heard!)

Marriage in Ministry - Perry Noble had a great post on Marriage in ministry. Although I am not married, one day I will have to face these challenges, why not learn now so I don't have to fall into stupid?

Holy Discontent and Barbarian Way - These two books have rocked my world. They have completely made me rethink the way I live my life, what I'm here for, my vision, my purpose, and how much risk I need to take in my walk with God. Both are great reads.

I'd love to hear what you're reflecting on and learning... Fill me in!