Bad Day

Quotable

From the book “It’s All About Him” by Denise Jackson (wife of Country Music Star Alan Jackson)

One day he stood in front of our 25,000-square-foot mansion, looking over the perfect house and the perfectly manicured grounds and the perfect garages full of cars and boats and airplanes…and he whispered, “I’m still not happy”.

The Armor Prayer

Lord I put on the belt of truth. I choose a lifestyle of honesty and integrity. Show me the truths I so desperately need today. Expose the lies I’m not even aware that I’m believing. And yes, Lord, I wear your righteousness today against all condemnation and corruption. Fit me with your holiness and purity – defend me from all assaults against my heart. I do choose to live for the gospel at any moment. Show me where the larger story is unfolding and keep me from being so lax that I think the most important thing today is the soap operas of this world.

Jesus I lift against every lie and every assault the confidence that you are good, and that you have good in store for me. Nothing is coming today that can overcome me because you are with me. Thank you Lord, for my salvation. I receive it in a new and fresh way from you and declare that nothing can separate me now from the love of Christ and the place I shall ever have in your kingdom.

Holy Spirit, show me specifically today the truths of the Word of God that I will need to counter the assaults and the snares of the Enemy. Bring them to mind throughout the day. Finally, Holy Spirit, I agree to walk in step with you in everything – in all prayer as my spirit communes with you throughout the day.

*From the book “Wild at Heart“

Don’t Call It A Comeback!

No…Jordan’s not coming back (that I know of), but AC18o is about to get very active again. To all of you that have stuck around as we took some time off and posted randomly the past few months, thank you! Your partnership with AC180 and support of the site is much appreciated. You’re why I’m dedicated to getting VERY active around here. Consider this your heads up.

I’m not sure the content, but you have my commitment to getting regular posts. So tell a friend, clear out the RSS reader and get ready…. It’s time to re-light this candle!

How do they do it?

Not attempting a shameless plug, but wanted to open up a bit about how God is working through my wife. After a few days of having the kids on my own throughout our 10 years of marriage, I always am reminded on those days of the courage and dedication of a mother. I honestly don’t know how they do it, let alone along with other things!

My wife has written three books now with Harvest House Publishers, with Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time just releasing last week. It’s been very encouraging to hear how this book stirs emotion and encourages women through the stories and testimonies of those that are going or have gone through the same thing. I thank God that my wife is transparent and isn’t afraid of sharing her troubles or joys that God has brought into her life.

No matter what our wives do, we need to encourage them in their walk with the Lord and thank them for even the little things they do. Sometimes we’re men by nature and aren’t even grateful for the toughest things they take on in our houses.

Having a child isn’t an easy task! It would be great if you all could grab this book for your wife (new mom, old mom or future mom). Just $10 including shipping (click on book). Maybe even blog about it away from AC180. Thanks for your friendship! It’s my prayer that God uses this book for one reason – to encourage your woman and draw her closer to the Lord.

Guys….How We Doing?

Solid Rock

If you don’t have this DVD, go get it… Deliriou5? Live at Willow Creek. Usually you can get the CD/DVD package for barely more than a normal CD.

I was going to teach this to my youth group… but… hey… now I don’t lead worship for them. Enjoy