Whats my motivation… I’d say its what Jesus did on the cross for me, but in reality, Im too selfish for that to motivate me daily. So like most I have a few news years resolutions, why? Because last year I kinda sucked at a bunch of stuff and I want to do and be better. But, and automatically we …
Stop playing Defense
There is no other way for me to express this other than a rant. Rant, though it may be, it does not in anyway take away from the fact that it is true. I am so tired of seeing churches/pastors/leaders (because lets face it, some churches are run by the pastor, some by the board and some by the people) …
To SOW is to REAP
This morning I came across a video on FB that depicted a young man who had a stammer and could not speak in front of people. His teacher who was working with him one on one took a page from a popular movie and had him wear headphones. This resulted in his ability to speak in front of people. This …
What Ive learned… so far
As many of you know we believe God has called us to plant a church and are working on doing just that. However it has been truly a season of learning for us as we traverse these unknown waters in an unknown land. A lot of the time I am left feeling lost, alone, abandoned and failing because there is …
Ive been avoiding this….(Judahs Journey Continues)
I have to be honest with you all I have been avoiding this post. Not because of Judah and what has happened to him since I last wrote, but because of what has happened to me since then. I have not wanted to write because I have not wanted to face the feelings and emotions that have swirled just beneath …
It has begun (Judah’s Journey Continues…)
Philippians 1:6 (NIV) 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. The overwhelming support has been amazing and God is on the move! Id like to first say thank you to all of you who supported us with prayers, encouragement and finances. It was …
Overwhelmed…
Im so overwhelmed at the support we have received in the last 72 hours. To be honest sometimes ministry is one of the loneliest places. In moments like these past few days when we see a tsunami of support that literally leaves us tumbling in utter disorientation at the massive wave that has overtaken us, I realize just how much we are not alone in ministry, in life …
Here’s The Deal (Judah’s Story)
So as many of you know we are expecting our 2nd child Judah Zion Macciola in a matter of weeks. OK Pause….. Listen this is my blog my site my words my feelings what Im going through and processing. I just have to be honest and if your reading this Im assuming its because you care and if you got …
You’re doing it wrong…
So I already get it that a lot of you would already read the title and say why would I want to read that it just sounds so negative. Stop, take a deep breath and relax. Now, keep reading. Growing up in church I kinda of hated it. I hated what it did to my family, I hated the people …
To Qualify…
I would like to take a moment to really reinforce something. I know some of my writings may seem condemning to some, if your honest more convicting then condemning. I think a lot of people would say its better to encourage than condemn. Listen if I can be honest, I’m going to, this mentality I whole heartedly believe has helped …