Lets Try this again.

It has been a log time since I have tried to keep up with a blog.  However something is calling me back to share what is going on with me.  Things have been great since my last trip to Belize.  The team was so amazing and has stayed much closer than teams in the past. We have even started a small group that comes over every sunday for breakfast before Church.  It is like out Family now.  The group is growing and spreading.  We had 9 today.  It started weeks ago with only 6.  I really enjoy cooking for everyone and having them here.  As far as things with me I am reading or trying to read Radical by David Platt.  I am having a hard time getting though it as I find it hard to read.  Much harder than Crazy Love or Not A Fan.  Once I finish it I am going to move on to God is For Real.  I am going to read this with Nathan.  I am also going to start Gods at War the follow up to Not A Fan.  I an searching for what God wants me to work on next.  Mike Lee has a convicting message a couple weeks ago on Tithing and giving so I have been intentional about tithing and it has changed something inside me.  I still have difficultly giving our finances over to God.  But I think I am getting better.  I still have a nagging need for new things  Junk and toys mostly but I just can not get rid of the desire to buy new things.  

On other news Candi and Nathan leave for Belize in jus a few weeks and I am a little jealous I wont share is with Nathan but I also feel like I would be a distraction to him if I was there.  I know God is going to show up in magical ways through him.  He was looking forward to going to Orphanage there but they will not be going.  

Family news this is the first Christmas with baby Jacob.  For those of you that don't know Jacob is the baby Natalie (my sister) and Jimmy (Brother in-law) adopted earlier this year.  I am so happy God has provided them with a son and Jacob with loving parents.  We will all be meeting at Mom and Dad's on Christmas Day to celebrate together.  Mom and Dad have found a church in Siler City and go regularly. I had a chat with my dad and he has asked to be saved by Christ.  This was a big step for me to even ask so it was good.  

Thanks for reading.

Scott

Day 1 at the new house

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We the day has finally arrived where Candi and I are Homeowners.  We have purchased an 1100 sqft Town home in Cary, NC.  It is identical to the one we have rented for the last 7 years, with the exception we will be paying toward owning this one.  The town home is on fairly good shape for being as old as I am.  we plane to do a little paint and trim work before we move in and larger remodel plans for later in the year. The hall bath and kitchen are the biggest areas of concern.  We are very excited to be starting this adventure.  More updates to come.

Day 4 Couch to 5K

Today will be day fro of C25K.  Nathan ran with me for day 3 so that was a welcome change.  I can tell a difference already with how winded I get running.  I am really looking forward to being able to run distance again.  In other news our water cooler was delivered yesterday with a hot and cold side and the cooler/heater doesn't work so I have to call them and get that fixed.  Last night was a cub scout meeting.  What a joy these little guys are.  They are so much fun.  We are off to go camping this weekend.  Not much else to report.

Changing the outside

Hello all.  I know it has been way to long since I have done an update.  Just wanted to touch base and let you know how God has been working in my life.  Things have really been smooth lately.  No real big surprises.  I have been recharged with losing weight and working out again.  I have started the couch to 5K program and will be working on that for the next several weeks.  I started the first session last night.  Basically it is a 5 min warm up walk, run for 60 seconds, then walk for 90 sec. repeat this for 20 min than do a 5 min cool down.    I made it half way with running portion before I had to  take more frequent breaks with the running.  I am going to do this every other day and you gradually get to were I will be able to run a 5k.  Wish me luck.  If you are interested in doing this with me please send me a message.  If you are thinking about doing it on your own there are some apps you can download to time the intervals.  You can get it at www.rundouble.com.  Also I got my sleep machine fixed last night and got a full nights sleep for the first time in 6 mo. Oh how I have missed my CPAP.  More later.

Day 23 "How we grow"

The question to consider today is what area in my life do I need to stop thinking my way and start thinking Gods way. For me the bigger question is how do I stop thinking my way and start thinking Gods way.  I am in such a habit of thinking for myself.  I need to train myself to slow down and thing about the decisions I make. Who will they affect and what would be the best outcome.  Is this the right decision to make?  I think if I just do this I will be able to start to curve my thinking.

Day 23 "How we grow"

Point to ponder: It is never too late to start growing.

Verse to remember: "Let god transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind.  Then you will be able to know the will of God-what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect." Romans 12:2

 Question to consider:  What is one area where I need to stop thinking my way and start thinking Gods way?

Day 22 "Created to Become like Christ"

This chapter is all about learning to be more Christ like.  This is an area that I struggle with.  I often cave in to peer pressure or the feeling of having a good time.  I realize I need to spend more time in the Bible reading and learning scripture.  I have weak will power when it comes to some things.  Like sweets or most comfort foods.  I crave them like a drug.  I know I do not need them and when I don't eat them I feel and look better but I just can't stop.  I enjoy reading the Bible and learning the stories of the Bible I just haven't trained myself to make it a priority in my life.  I need to make sure I leave time in what I think is an important schedule for God.  After my week in Belize I realized the work God can do when you devote everything to him.  I saw so many amazing things there both from our team and the people of Belize.  I would love to find away to have that feeling the rest of my life.