Breadcrumbs and Fish

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A Fresh Look at Life

July 31st, 2010 · Devotional

When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich.
Luke 18:22-23, NLT

Before you panic this is not a blog where I am selling my possessions or asking you to do so. It about a crime, a sin, I am guilty of. I have been so busy and consumed with “things” I have lost a little of my focus on God and my Family. I haven’t done damage, but if I continue with the pace I am on I will.

There are many things in life I enjoy and school takes up a lot of time. In this I find that outside of school work I spend way to much time online. What am I doing? Well I check a few web sites often and get on Facebook way to much.

Last night I looked at my family and just felt pain that I could be talking to them more and playing with my kids more.

When it comes to my faith, I have found a few websites with cool Bible applications that I actually from time to time would just do my quiet time here online. The problem here, for me at least it that it took away from the intimacy of holding a Bible in my hand, praying, and being away from all distractions. In this I was putting the net before God. Hence the scripture above.

When you make an honest, and I do mean honest list of priorities where does God land? If he isn’t number 1 then you have a problem. I had to honestly assess that my time on the net and being consumed with other things was harming my walk. So I am going to step away for a while.

I have school work and I pay bills online, but that honestly doesn’t take that much time, so outside of that I’m stepping away for a while. As a Christian I want to have my focus, motives, and heart on the things of Jesus. I want to serve him without distraction. I want to hang with my family without having to check my blackberry every ten minutes to tweet that I am spending time with my family.

So with that I repent of my sin of idolatry and place my focus on Jesus my Lord.

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The Waiting Game

July 27th, 2010 · Devotional, The Learning Tree

Well the past few weeks have been busy and filled with pure emotion. I have been preaching up a storm and I am so thankful to be doing what God has called me to do. I am still being looked at by a few Churches and this process is teaching me patience, but I know that I will only go where God leads.
In order for me to be happy in life in any area I had to turn all things over to Jesus. The hard part is the waiting.
Psalms 27:14 says,

“Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” (NLT)

This verse has been my go to verse in many events in my life and today is no different. I stand on God’s promises and will not waver. I am excited because I know who hold’s my future. I have learned from my past and Praise God that I am living proof of God’s restoring power!

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God is always the center

July 12th, 2010 · Devotional

This week is going to be a good week. I am back to one class as I just finished philosophy and now it’s just me and the Book of Acts. Also in between studies, quizzes, and the ever popular discussion board I’ll be prepping for Sunday. This Sunday I will be preaching the Sunday morning service and I am pumped.
My prayer in the ministry that God has called me to do include the following
1. God is always the center
2. My ego is in check
3. God is always the center
4. My heart and motives are pure
5. God is always the center

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Friday a day of Joy!

July 9th, 2010 · Things I Dig at the Moment

It’s been a while since I wrote about “Things I Dig at the Moment”
So here are a few in no order.

1. Fanta Orange Zero – Being a diabetic I can’t enjoy the sweet nectar of regular sodas, but thankfully to diet drinks and the “Zero” brand I am somewhat back in the game.

2. Man v. Food – Just a great show featuring a guy eating alot of food. Good times.

3. Being busy – I have been preaching more in the past 3 months than ever. I love serving Jesus and am glad to be doing my calling.

4. NWA Fanfest -This is my yearly pilgrimage to Charlotte to see the Legends of the National Wrestling Alliance. I can’t wait.

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Dad Life

June 29th, 2010 · Witty Banter

I found this funny and very applicable at times..

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Mind Purge

June 24th, 2010 · Witty Banter

Occasionally I feel the need to write a list of random facts about myself. One it’s to keep a record of what I am thinking at this point in my life and two I guess It can be a conversation starter for anyone who reads and wants to follow.

1. I have a collection of Col Sanders (KFC) figurines that show him as a surfer, centurion, ninja etc..

2. I am on the search for the perfect preaching Bible.. ( Preachers know what I’m talking about)

3.  My favorite TV shows at the moment are Roseanne, MASH, Man vs. Food, Deadliest Catch, and Ice Road Truckers.

4. Outside of school books and the Bible, I am currently reading Lost Boy by Greg Laurie

5. I am really wanting a motorcycle

6. When I eat Doritos (no matter the favor) I dip them in Sour Cream

7. The Blackberry is my phone of choice

8. I would love to write a book and do a small book tour one day

9. I’d love to meet Bob Coy, Greg Laurie, Hulk Hogan, and Kenny Rogers

10. I wish I could find a pair of Airwalks again they were the only shoes my feet liked.

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I have..

June 16th, 2010 · The Learning Tree

never been so busy in my life.  Thus I can also say I am walking around in a state of tuckered out. These past few weeks have been so great that I haven’t really had a chance to stop and catch my breath. God has blessed me beyond measure. Two weeks ago I filled in for all three of the weeks services at my church. Then We had VBS kick off the following Saturday. On top of that I had a sit down interview with a church that is looking at me to possible pastor (BTW those people were the kindest group of believers I have been around). Then this week my wife and I are teaching the 5th and 6th graders at the before mentioned VBS.  We praise God we have had 3 decisions for Christ!!

God is Good!

Once this week is over I do believe I will take it easy this Sunday (Father’s Day) I do have to teach, but that’s cool I love doing that. Then I will be speaking on the 27th and 28th and I can’t wait. As always Please pray that  I will be used for the Glory of Jesus Christ!

God Bless you all

until next time…

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M3 6/7/10

June 7th, 2010 · Monday Morning Mania

I know it’s been a while since I have written a Monday Morning Mania, but today was a good time to dust it off and post.

Yesterday I got to preach twice at my home church and today I am tuckered out. I saw God move yesterday in people’s lives and that is so awesome. I know it was nothing I did, but it is so humbling to see the creator of all work. Thank you Jesus for letting me be apart of it.

I am in the middle of my summer semester at school and really digging it. I will pick up tomorrow and get this week started. today however I am just resting and enjoying my family.

As most of you may know I am now actively searching for a church to Pastor so please pray that God will lead me to the place I am supposed to be.

Last week I finally ate at Johnson Burgers in Siler City and boy was it worth it. I have heard the hype for a few years and my wife work up that way so we figured why not. It’s hard to describe what made it so good except it just was. It was full of flavor and hometown pride :)

This week I am excited to celebrate 4 years of marriage to my beautiful bride.  It has been a journey filled with ups and downs, but we have been through it all together :)

Well time to take it easy it’s almost time for lunch

Be well and God Bless

Jimmy

Acts 20:24

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The weeks to come.

June 2nd, 2010 · The Learning Tree

Well It’s been a great few weeks in my life and the future keeps looking brighter.  I am excited that I am finally doing what I am put on this earth to do. I am preaching where ever God leads. I am now looking for places that will let me minister and do what God has called me to do.

When I posted that I was looking “actively” for places to preach God honored my faith and gave me some. In fact this week I am the fill in preacher for my home church. I will be doing the Wednesday night and both Sunday services this week. I am honored and excited to be used of God and I can’t wait to see what He has in store.

With that said I have placed my resume and info within the Southern Baptist Association in Moore Co. and am looking to sent my info to other places as well very soon.

Where do you come in.. Prayer: please pray that I will be used for the honor and glory of Jesus Christ.  Secondly if you need or no of someone who is in need please contact me I’d love to minister to your church or small group. Like I said I am excited to be about God’s work.

If you need to contact me feel free to email me at calhoun.jim@gmail.com.

God Bless

Acts  20:24

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This touched my heart..

May 28th, 2010 · Devotional

Be the kind of man that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says “Oh No, he’s up!” Brother, life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don’t just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it. To the cool men that have touched my life. Here’s to you!! A real Brother walks with you when the rest of the world walks on. Thank you, with all my heart.

~~ Mike Warnke~~

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