Hello World!
I have news!!!!
I have a new blog website that I wish you will please follow. I hope the future blogs on this new website will bless you all and I pray will give you insight to the crazy and fun world of Timothy Reed... enjoy!
timothyreed.wordpress.com
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
life
Isn't it strange how sometimes in life you just STOP and realize, or notice things in your life that you have never noticed before. They have always been there and we just don't ever really appreciate it until we have one of these moments.
Or maybe we stop and realize just how fragile life is?! All it takes is one moment to change a life... your's or somebody else. Recently on facebook my grandma reminded me of a saying that I haven't heard in a while that really makes you stop and think about things.
She said "remember, 'today is the first day of the rest of this life'."
No matter how screwed up things are, or how perfect life is.... just remember that it could change at any moment and we should learn to appreciate and cherish every aspect of our life.
I find comfort in knowing that at the end of this life something is greater and better lying there for us for eternity!
-Tim
Or maybe we stop and realize just how fragile life is?! All it takes is one moment to change a life... your's or somebody else. Recently on facebook my grandma reminded me of a saying that I haven't heard in a while that really makes you stop and think about things.
She said "remember, 'today is the first day of the rest of this life'."
No matter how screwed up things are, or how perfect life is.... just remember that it could change at any moment and we should learn to appreciate and cherish every aspect of our life.
I find comfort in knowing that at the end of this life something is greater and better lying there for us for eternity!
-Tim
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tribute to all in my life!
Hi everyone!
It has been a long time since I've blogged.. let me share with you my readers some of my thoughts that have been strolling through my mind in the last few weeks.
First off let me just thank you Aaron and Heather for being the most wonderful neighbors and family one could ever ask for. You watched our house for us while we were gone, and you always let our dogs out when we ask, you are awesome, Thank You!
We went on vacation to the coast end of may, beginning of june for Crys' and mines 5 year anniversary!!! It is almost surreal how fast time has just flown by. It has been the best 5 years of my life. Today I sit after a long day at work just thinking about life, about what has been, what is, and what exciting things are about to come.
Crystal if you read this, I just want to say how much I am still so in love with you. You truly are my best friend for now and always. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. We have so much yet to see and do and I am so blessed to have you as my wife. May I always be a blessing to you too.
5 years has come and gone, we have done many things that we said we wanted to do when we got married. We bought a house and have a couple of beautiful dogs. We have really the best family, crazy at times, but honestly the best family a person could ask for. Ones that will always be there for us in the good times and the bad.
Thank you to all of our friends who have blessed and supported us through the years! It has been awesome to know so many cool people. You are all truly part of the family.
I have a feeling that as we all continue in life things will get much better and fulfilling. Life is such a gift and it should not be measured by the number of breaths that we take, but rather what we do with the ones that we are given that take our breath away.
Thank you all for your love, support and comfort.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Mark 10 46-52
Read Mark 10: 46-52 it's the story of blind Bartimaeus and how all he wanted was for Jesus to hear his cry for mercy and heal his blindness. A great story that really speaks clearly about how to get through tough times.
The end result of my bible study led me to these two questions.
#1 What is it that you need to cast aside (i.e. the cloak) that is between you and Jesus?
#2 What if Jesus asked you right now "What do you need me to do for you?" , how would you respond to that?
The end result of my bible study led me to these two questions.
#1 What is it that you need to cast aside (i.e. the cloak) that is between you and Jesus?
#2 What if Jesus asked you right now "What do you need me to do for you?" , how would you respond to that?
Monday, May 4, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
We went on a hike!
So any of you who know me know that I am trying to lose a few pounds... ok maybe more than a few, but in anycase I have decided that every weekend that it is nice out that we are going to go on a hike! This last weekend we went to Horsetail falls. Here is a few pics and a video blog of my time!Oh and by the way I am sooooo sore! I should have totally stretched. oops.
Horestail Falls Blog from gresham campus on Vimeo.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Big BBQ!
big BBQ at our house tomorrow!!! Call me if you want to come, should be a heck of a good time! starts at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Above All
Isn't amazing how quickly things can change, at home, at work, or school? Forest Gump's mom said "life is a box of chocolates you ain't ever gunna know what you get." It's kinda cheesy but life can truly be that way right? Sometimes for the good, and sometimes for the bad.
So what do you do when life gets really good? You celebrate right?!
What about when life gets a little sketchy? most of us go into a slum and get down...
Tonight I talked with one of my friends who didn't have time to go into what is going on in her life, but from what she said I knew that for her she is going through the "life is getting a little sketchy" time.
but you know what, there is Hope, for her, for me, for everyone! There is a realization that I had a few months ago and that I'd like to share just briefly with you.
Read Matthew 19:26 - It reads; "Jesus looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (NIV)
If we try to make it all better on our own we WILL fail. But if we ask for help from the Creator He will help as He sees best fit. I know it can be hard when we don't know what God's 5 yr plan is for our life, but in a sense it is kind of a cool thing. It seems like every week I tell some that "life is all about perspective!" If we can pause and look at our lives with God's eyes then maybe things aren't so bad.
I can plainly look back at my life and see times in this roller coaster life and see where I was an inch tall and times where I felt on top of the World. Life is just that, a roller coaster. There will be ups and downs, but one thing is consistent and that is Jesus. (Hebrews 13:8) He is all powerful and more importantly He is above all! He has the power to change our lives if we just allow HIM in!
Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:25-34 exactly what we need to hear. He is the best psychiatrist I know and the best part is He doesn't charge a thing! Read Matthew 6:24-34 and take it to heart, it is instruction, not a suggestion.
So what do you do when life gets really good? You celebrate right?!
What about when life gets a little sketchy? most of us go into a slum and get down...
Tonight I talked with one of my friends who didn't have time to go into what is going on in her life, but from what she said I knew that for her she is going through the "life is getting a little sketchy" time.
but you know what, there is Hope, for her, for me, for everyone! There is a realization that I had a few months ago and that I'd like to share just briefly with you.
Read Matthew 19:26 - It reads; "Jesus looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (NIV)
If we try to make it all better on our own we WILL fail. But if we ask for help from the Creator He will help as He sees best fit. I know it can be hard when we don't know what God's 5 yr plan is for our life, but in a sense it is kind of a cool thing. It seems like every week I tell some that "life is all about perspective!" If we can pause and look at our lives with God's eyes then maybe things aren't so bad.
I can plainly look back at my life and see times in this roller coaster life and see where I was an inch tall and times where I felt on top of the World. Life is just that, a roller coaster. There will be ups and downs, but one thing is consistent and that is Jesus. (Hebrews 13:8) He is all powerful and more importantly He is above all! He has the power to change our lives if we just allow HIM in!
Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:25-34 exactly what we need to hear. He is the best psychiatrist I know and the best part is He doesn't charge a thing! Read Matthew 6:24-34 and take it to heart, it is instruction, not a suggestion.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
My Easter Weekend!
So much has happend over the course of this weekend. I would like to share everything but that would make for a boring and long blog. Instead, let me share with you the Highlights!
>Side note, how many of you read "highlights" the kid magazine when you were younger? I did and I loved it.
So this weekend was Easter, I hope everyone had a really good one! My Easter weekend started with an amazing service and Living Hope Church in the morning at the new Fishers Landing Campus. What amazing renovation job that they have done! I was really impressed with the layout and the location. AWESOME! I got a chance to help with the baptisms this year which was awesome. FL campus at the 9am campus had I think a dozen or so spontaneously baptized. It was so cool! ONLY GOD. At all of the campus' the last # I heard was that 10,000 in total attendance at all campus' and services and over 400 were baptized! Only God could have made that happen.
After the morning Easter service, Crys and I went up to her Grandma's house in Stevenson and hung out with the family and ate good food and played a good game of cards, which BTW I normally win, and I tied! With Bree; my br0-in-law's fiance' . Good grief I couldn't believe it, TIED. After our night of crazy's we made our trip back to Gresham, which in itself was an adventure b/c of the storm passing through. hail, lots of rain, and the worst of these was 'standing water'.
Got home safe and went to bed... Monday was just relaxing aside from me doing the dishes, which were kinda gross. but all in all what an amazing weekend!
>Side note, how many of you read "highlights" the kid magazine when you were younger? I did and I loved it.
So this weekend was Easter, I hope everyone had a really good one! My Easter weekend started with an amazing service and Living Hope Church in the morning at the new Fishers Landing Campus. What amazing renovation job that they have done! I was really impressed with the layout and the location. AWESOME! I got a chance to help with the baptisms this year which was awesome. FL campus at the 9am campus had I think a dozen or so spontaneously baptized. It was so cool! ONLY GOD. At all of the campus' the last # I heard was that 10,000 in total attendance at all campus' and services and over 400 were baptized! Only God could have made that happen.
After the morning Easter service, Crys and I went up to her Grandma's house in Stevenson and hung out with the family and ate good food and played a good game of cards, which BTW I normally win, and I tied! With Bree; my br0-in-law's fiance' . Good grief I couldn't believe it, TIED. After our night of crazy's we made our trip back to Gresham, which in itself was an adventure b/c of the storm passing through. hail, lots of rain, and the worst of these was 'standing water'.
Got home safe and went to bed... Monday was just relaxing aside from me doing the dishes, which were kinda gross. but all in all what an amazing weekend!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
i am second
It is sometimes to easy to feel alone when you are going through the tough crap that this world put in our lives but I have a website that my friend Seth put on his blog some time ago and to this day it still blesses me to watch the videos of these people that go through similar stuff and knowing that you are not the only one... check it out at http://iamsecond.com
Friday, March 27, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
my first impressions were to laugh hysterically
do you want a good laugh? Here ya go... sings "fat guy in a little car, fat guy in a little car"
I will be honest... I really was not impressed at all with the SmartforTwo by Smart Car, but after driving it I couldn't help but laugh hysterically!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
the prayer wall
Hello everyone...
Here is a link to our prayer wall.
The idea is that this will be a place where we as believers in Christ bring our prayer requests so that we might be able to pray for one another as instructed in numerous places throughout the bible.
My name is Tim Reed, I help lead and pastor a group in Gresham, Oregon. Every week, a team and myself will add to this list of prayer requests that I receive in person or emailed to me at greshamcampuslhc@gmail.com .
If you would like prayer, send us an email right now and we will get it up within 24hrs. You may put a name on it if you'd like or we can keep it anonymous.We pray that this will bless and minister to all who read it and pray. I will also post praises and answered prayer requests as well. I can't wait to see what God will do with this part of our ministry
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Gravity
Why is it that whenever things get tough in life we turn around ask ourselves "where is God when I need him???" Have you ever asked this question?
It seems like every time we take 3 steps forward we can tend to take 2 steps back. It is so easy to get discouraged and be pulled down like 'Gravity' .
I know that I don't want to fall away from God but some times that gravity just feels so strong. This is why we need our brothers and sisters to help to encourage us. So many people have the misconception that the church is a country club when in fact it is more like a hospital. To me there is nothing worse then taking life's challenges alone. Jesus put the church in place so that we might have each other, broken and humbled... so that we would can grow and do life together.
Just recently we had one of our managers let go at work and I the way I see it is that he is a friend to me not just my manager. With one being let go, one comes in to replace. In my case I feel that this new manager and I don't really see things the same and in turn it makes for a really stressful environment at work.
Maybe you have had a similar type of situation happen at your work, or maybe something at school?? This situation is trying me hard. I am having a hard time with it all, just being honest here... I am writing this blog that you might pray for me, but also that you might feel encouraged to tell someone your stuff that's going on so you can get some prayer and encouragement...
God does not make it easy, but what He does do is make a person stronger in his/her faith. Trial and tribulations shouldn't make us depressed or stressed but rather we should consider it pure Joy as James says in 'James chapter 1:2'... it is a time to grow and a time to spiritually mature. So take Joy in times of crap, it just means we are closer to glorification. And remember the story of the footprints in the sand...
It seems like every time we take 3 steps forward we can tend to take 2 steps back. It is so easy to get discouraged and be pulled down like 'Gravity' .
I know that I don't want to fall away from God but some times that gravity just feels so strong. This is why we need our brothers and sisters to help to encourage us. So many people have the misconception that the church is a country club when in fact it is more like a hospital. To me there is nothing worse then taking life's challenges alone. Jesus put the church in place so that we might have each other, broken and humbled... so that we would can grow and do life together.
Just recently we had one of our managers let go at work and I the way I see it is that he is a friend to me not just my manager. With one being let go, one comes in to replace. In my case I feel that this new manager and I don't really see things the same and in turn it makes for a really stressful environment at work.
Maybe you have had a similar type of situation happen at your work, or maybe something at school?? This situation is trying me hard. I am having a hard time with it all, just being honest here... I am writing this blog that you might pray for me, but also that you might feel encouraged to tell someone your stuff that's going on so you can get some prayer and encouragement...
God does not make it easy, but what He does do is make a person stronger in his/her faith. Trial and tribulations shouldn't make us depressed or stressed but rather we should consider it pure Joy as James says in 'James chapter 1:2'... it is a time to grow and a time to spiritually mature. So take Joy in times of crap, it just means we are closer to glorification. And remember the story of the footprints in the sand...
Monday, March 16, 2009
Beloved
I got to tell ya, recently our new bible studies have just been awesome. We have been talking about different types of prayers that have traditional Christian history behind them, but what we are doing is taking them a step further. Going from boring tradition/religion and taking them to a relationship. To not just expressing how we feel and how we are doing but also communing with Jesus. Learning to hear His voice even with all the noise of the world around us. We talked about the prayer of Examin last week which looks like this;
Taking a look at the last 24-hrs of your life and #1 expressing gratitude for everything and everybody in your life. Then you reflect on how God's presence has been or might have been made tangible in that time (24-hr). Then finally #3 confessing failure; this is the time to grow and to realize that we are human and we make mistakes but it is also a time to allow Jesus in and allow Him to shape and mold our lives so that we can be who He wants us to be.
This week we talked about the prayer "Lectio Divina" which is Latin for "Devine Reading." I know this sounds like a typical bible study versus a prayer but it isn't... it is a time where you sit by yourself with God and read a scripture that pertains to a life instance, and what it is designed by God to do (Isaiah 55: 10-11) is to take Gods Word and make it REAL in your life by listening to the quiet Voice of God. Then after reading and reflecting then it is time to RESPOND to what God is telling you, or showing you. Rest in it, or as I told my friends- "marinate" in it (God's Presence)... the idea is that you take the time to listen, which takes patience and willingness to let go of our own agendas and open ourselves to God's shaping. Once we have heard from God we are naturally drawn to prayer and that brings us closer to Him, and His will for our lives.
I know that this is a lot to take in but try it and see if it doesn't make Jesus Christ way more evident in your life.
Oh and one more thing, I have been listening to this song called "Beloved" a song written and performed by Tenth Avenue North... I love, love, love this song. I have the lyrics below. Go download it on your itunes or something, it is well worth it and it will minister to your life.
Love of my life
Look deep in my eyes
There you will find what you need
Give me your life
The Lust and the lies
The past you're afraid I might see
You've been running away from me
You're my beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
Our Love it unites us
and It binds you to me
It's a mystery
Love of my life
Look deep in my eyes
There you will find what you need
I am the giver of life
I'll clothe you in white
My immaculate bride you will be
Oh come running home to me
You're my beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
Our Love it unites us
and It binds you to me
Well you've been a mistress, my wife
You Chasing lovers it won't satisfy
Won't you let me make you my bride
You will drink of my lips
And you'll taste new life
Cause you're my beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
Our Love it unites us
and it binds you to me
You're my beloved
Forever we'll be
Our love it unites us
And it binds you to me
It's a mystery
Taking a look at the last 24-hrs of your life and #1 expressing gratitude for everything and everybody in your life. Then you reflect on how God's presence has been or might have been made tangible in that time (24-hr). Then finally #3 confessing failure; this is the time to grow and to realize that we are human and we make mistakes but it is also a time to allow Jesus in and allow Him to shape and mold our lives so that we can be who He wants us to be.
This week we talked about the prayer "Lectio Divina" which is Latin for "Devine Reading." I know this sounds like a typical bible study versus a prayer but it isn't... it is a time where you sit by yourself with God and read a scripture that pertains to a life instance, and what it is designed by God to do (Isaiah 55: 10-11) is to take Gods Word and make it REAL in your life by listening to the quiet Voice of God. Then after reading and reflecting then it is time to RESPOND to what God is telling you, or showing you. Rest in it, or as I told my friends- "marinate" in it (God's Presence)... the idea is that you take the time to listen, which takes patience and willingness to let go of our own agendas and open ourselves to God's shaping. Once we have heard from God we are naturally drawn to prayer and that brings us closer to Him, and His will for our lives.
I know that this is a lot to take in but try it and see if it doesn't make Jesus Christ way more evident in your life.
Oh and one more thing, I have been listening to this song called "Beloved" a song written and performed by Tenth Avenue North... I love, love, love this song. I have the lyrics below. Go download it on your itunes or something, it is well worth it and it will minister to your life.
Love of my life
Look deep in my eyes
There you will find what you need
Give me your life
The Lust and the lies
The past you're afraid I might see
You've been running away from me
You're my beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
Our Love it unites us
and It binds you to me
It's a mystery
Love of my life
Look deep in my eyes
There you will find what you need
I am the giver of life
I'll clothe you in white
My immaculate bride you will be
Oh come running home to me
You're my beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
Our Love it unites us
and It binds you to me
Well you've been a mistress, my wife
You Chasing lovers it won't satisfy
Won't you let me make you my bride
You will drink of my lips
And you'll taste new life
Cause you're my beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
Our Love it unites us
and it binds you to me
You're my beloved
Forever we'll be
Our love it unites us
And it binds you to me
It's a mystery
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
a more personal blog...
I noticed something... I get cranky when hungry and tired. Anyone else notice that about me?
That isn't really what this blog is about, just a side note really. So here is what happened today... this morning I woke up at dark:3o in the morning and got up, took a shower put my clothes on and went to work.
You want to know what else happened??? When I got to work I found that I need to sell more to make more money. But my eyes were opened. We had a "lot attendant" position available at work, which normally brings about 5 applicants or so... You want to guess how many applicants we actually ended up with??? 86 people wanted to be Lithia's Lot Attendant. WOW, that is unheard of. It really shows the sign of the times in this economy. I guess I am just extremely grateful to even have a job.
It really goes to show that more I try to hang on, the less control I really have. That was confirmed when I went to LSM (Living Student Ministries) at church tonight. Chris Potter was speaking about moving on and about the fact that he and Heather were going to resign as the Youth Pastors at the church and move on to help Danny Clinton start a church in NZ... (I hope I have that part of the story right)
Chris used a verse found in Matthew 16 this is how it reads...
Matthew 16:24-26 (New International Version)
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Powerful Verse and I believe this is how we are supposed to live life... and so did about 60 youth that accepted God as there Leader and Saviour tonight at LSM. ONLY GOD.
Now Crys and I will be eating dinner tonight and just relaxing, and as for tomorrow, we will see what God will bring then!
That isn't really what this blog is about, just a side note really. So here is what happened today... this morning I woke up at dark:3o in the morning and got up, took a shower put my clothes on and went to work.
You want to know what else happened??? When I got to work I found that I need to sell more to make more money. But my eyes were opened. We had a "lot attendant" position available at work, which normally brings about 5 applicants or so... You want to guess how many applicants we actually ended up with??? 86 people wanted to be Lithia's Lot Attendant. WOW, that is unheard of. It really shows the sign of the times in this economy. I guess I am just extremely grateful to even have a job.
It really goes to show that more I try to hang on, the less control I really have. That was confirmed when I went to LSM (Living Student Ministries) at church tonight. Chris Potter was speaking about moving on and about the fact that he and Heather were going to resign as the Youth Pastors at the church and move on to help Danny Clinton start a church in NZ... (I hope I have that part of the story right)
Chris used a verse found in Matthew 16 this is how it reads...
Matthew 16:24-26 (New International Version)
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Powerful Verse and I believe this is how we are supposed to live life... and so did about 60 youth that accepted God as there Leader and Saviour tonight at LSM. ONLY GOD.
Now Crys and I will be eating dinner tonight and just relaxing, and as for tomorrow, we will see what God will bring then!
Friday, February 20, 2009
New Date and Time!
Crys says I am "neglecting my blog," for that I apologize. I will also apologize for not informing you quicker of a few new things here at "the upper room."
We have decided to move our gathering time to Monday's at 7:00pm, and are now considered a Life Group. I would highly recommend going to one of the other service times at one of the other campus' just to experience that if you haven't recently. Our church website is http://www.livinghopechurch.com/ . I hope you find a way to get connected if you haven't already.
If your new, this is who we are...
We are a family of college-age people who join together to “Love God with everything we’ve got, to Love People with everything He gives us, and to Reach the World in need.” We meet at "the upper room" at 7:00pm on Monday Nights, to worship and learn from God, and love each other. We hope to see you soon!
P.S.
Don't forget to put my brother's band's show on your calender. It is Friday the 27th of Feb. at River Hills Church. You can get more info at there band website http://myspace.com/dwell22
AND THE BEST PART IS THAT IT IS FREE, BUT BRING MONEY ANYWAY SO YOU CAN BUY MERCH!
We have decided to move our gathering time to Monday's at 7:00pm, and are now considered a Life Group. I would highly recommend going to one of the other service times at one of the other campus' just to experience that if you haven't recently. Our church website is http://www.livinghopechurch.com/ . I hope you find a way to get connected if you haven't already.
If your new, this is who we are...
We are a family of college-age people who join together to “Love God with everything we’ve got, to Love People with everything He gives us, and to Reach the World in need.” We meet at "the upper room" at 7:00pm on Monday Nights, to worship and learn from God, and love each other. We hope to see you soon!
P.S.
Don't forget to put my brother's band's show on your calender. It is Friday the 27th of Feb. at River Hills Church. You can get more info at there band website http://myspace.com/dwell22
AND THE BEST PART IS THAT IT IS FREE, BUT BRING MONEY ANYWAY SO YOU CAN BUY MERCH!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
my bucket list!!! - a blog inspired by my good friend Seth McRae
So I have created a short list of the top 10 things that I would like to do before I "Kick the Bucket".
1. Go to Israel with Crys
2. Be a Pastor at a Church, or start a Church
3. Have 2 God Serving Children
4. Baptize my 2 God Serving Children
5. Buy my dream House, and pay it off
6. Travel the rest of the world with Crys
7. Go to Outerspace ( I really think I can in my lifetime)
8. Meet the President of the United States
9. Be Debt Free
10. Die a happy man!
1. Go to Israel with Crys
2. Be a Pastor at a Church, or start a Church
3. Have 2 God Serving Children
4. Baptize my 2 God Serving Children
5. Buy my dream House, and pay it off
6. Travel the rest of the world with Crys
7. Go to Outerspace ( I really think I can in my lifetime)
8. Meet the President of the United States
9. Be Debt Free
10. Die a happy man!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Mark Driscoll's vid from "nightline"
Hey all,
If you didn't get a chance to catch Mark Driscoll's interview on Nightline you should check it out. Here is the link to the youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oyHtsU5z9U
-Me
If you didn't get a chance to catch Mark Driscoll's interview on Nightline you should check it out. Here is the link to the youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oyHtsU5z9U
-Me
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
one decision...
I wonder how many of my fellow bloggers write in the subject line before writing in the actual blog itself???
For me it can go either way. There are times where I am sitting here listening to music and hear God speak through the music then I just start to write... and what you get as an end result can be bad grammar, spelling and random ramblings kinda like this one. :)
Other times, I know exactly what I am going to say even before I start typing and the subject line then becomes in essence the entire basis for the blog.
Well since this is the "random ramblings" type I am not quite sure where this is all going...
thinking....
Listening...
ok, time to start typing...
Have you ever had a desire for something great???
I think everyone has some desire for something great. Some have more desire than others. I think for me I have a desire to be a great pastor one day but I know that if I don't take Risks than I will never know what I will amount to. It all comes down to one decision really. To risk it all...
Let me tell you a story.
When I was a senior in high school, I went to a school dance with Crystal (who later became my wife)... it was homecoming. At that time we were not dating... but I knew that I loved her from a previous time that we had dated earlier in high school. I dreamed of some day marrying her and settling down with her (I know kinda weird for a senior boy in high school). I knew that if I didn't at some point step up to the plate and tell her how I felt about her, or my case show it, that I could maybe lose her to some other guy. Well something inside gave me enough courage to go for it... and I did! I kissed her, it never felt so good, or so right. From that point forward I think we kinda both knew that we were made for each other. Maybe not, but it was a great start to an amazing relationship that believe me, has had some trying times and trials... but none the less, we have made it through and I don't think anything could come between us now.
But what I am getting at here is that some people have choices in there life both big and small. If I hadn't continued that dream and at some point ended up elsewhere, would I still be sitting in this chair. If I had not kissed Crystal that night at Homecoming senior year, would we have still got married?
One decision could have and probably would have changed many things. I risked and it paid off.... I got the love of my life and now I get to spend my entire life with her.
Think about the daily decisions you make, what will the result be.
I love life and it can be so exciting, yes trying at times but in the end it can be so fulfilling if we just make good decisions. I guess that is the point of this blog- to risk, to think, to make good decisions.
What will your story be?
-Tim
For me it can go either way. There are times where I am sitting here listening to music and hear God speak through the music then I just start to write... and what you get as an end result can be bad grammar, spelling and random ramblings kinda like this one. :)
Other times, I know exactly what I am going to say even before I start typing and the subject line then becomes in essence the entire basis for the blog.
Well since this is the "random ramblings" type I am not quite sure where this is all going...
thinking....
Listening...
ok, time to start typing...
Have you ever had a desire for something great???
I think everyone has some desire for something great. Some have more desire than others. I think for me I have a desire to be a great pastor one day but I know that if I don't take Risks than I will never know what I will amount to. It all comes down to one decision really. To risk it all...
Let me tell you a story.
When I was a senior in high school, I went to a school dance with Crystal (who later became my wife)... it was homecoming. At that time we were not dating... but I knew that I loved her from a previous time that we had dated earlier in high school. I dreamed of some day marrying her and settling down with her (I know kinda weird for a senior boy in high school). I knew that if I didn't at some point step up to the plate and tell her how I felt about her, or my case show it, that I could maybe lose her to some other guy. Well something inside gave me enough courage to go for it... and I did! I kissed her, it never felt so good, or so right. From that point forward I think we kinda both knew that we were made for each other. Maybe not, but it was a great start to an amazing relationship that believe me, has had some trying times and trials... but none the less, we have made it through and I don't think anything could come between us now.
But what I am getting at here is that some people have choices in there life both big and small. If I hadn't continued that dream and at some point ended up elsewhere, would I still be sitting in this chair. If I had not kissed Crystal that night at Homecoming senior year, would we have still got married?
One decision could have and probably would have changed many things. I risked and it paid off.... I got the love of my life and now I get to spend my entire life with her.
Think about the daily decisions you make, what will the result be.
I love life and it can be so exciting, yes trying at times but in the end it can be so fulfilling if we just make good decisions. I guess that is the point of this blog- to risk, to think, to make good decisions.
What will your story be?
-Tim
Thursday, January 15, 2009
the upper room... a new thing
recently God has put on my heart a little bit of clarity on something that I am willingly going to share with you.
Since we started the Gresham Campus of Living Hope Church, (which isn't a campus really; it is actually a house church) aka "the upper room" last summer, we have tried to be something that we are not...
What do I mean???
I am talking about an identity crisis. I am saying that when you walk into Living Hope Church Brush Prairie, you feel like you are walking into a church... cuz you are. So what am I getting at here???
If we carry the name "Living Hope Church" then some things are bound to be similar, mostly just the worship and the message, but we went as far as to use the same white chairs that they have at most of the other campus'. I agree with my wife when she said that "the chairs suck."
So in short, this blog is about chairs... you read it right... about chairs.
I think it is time that we get rid of the white and brown chairs and go with the comfy sofa's and bar table and chairs. Agreed???
If you have a brown, tan, beige, taupe or black sofa and would like to donate it to "the upper room." Please contact me at 503.329.5203.
If you would like to donate $ to the cause then please also call.
We are destined to make our House Church, "the upper room", one that you will not only want to come on a sunday and hang out, but that you will want to come over during the week and share a cup o' joe up there too!
If your new, this is who we are...
We are a family of college-age people who join together to “Love God with everything we’ve got, to Love People with everything He gives us, and to Reach the World in need.” We meet at "the upper room" at 7:00pm on Sunday Nights, to worship and learn from God, and love each other. We hope to see you soon!
Please visit Livinghopechurch.com for any questions, to get connected, or if you just want to talk to someone... and visit our page - http://myspace.com/greshamcampuslhc or email us at greshamcampuslhc@gmail.com
your friend and brother,
Tim Reed
Since we started the Gresham Campus of Living Hope Church, (which isn't a campus really; it is actually a house church) aka "the upper room" last summer, we have tried to be something that we are not...
What do I mean???
I am talking about an identity crisis. I am saying that when you walk into Living Hope Church Brush Prairie, you feel like you are walking into a church... cuz you are. So what am I getting at here???
If we carry the name "Living Hope Church" then some things are bound to be similar, mostly just the worship and the message, but we went as far as to use the same white chairs that they have at most of the other campus'. I agree with my wife when she said that "the chairs suck."
So in short, this blog is about chairs... you read it right... about chairs.
I think it is time that we get rid of the white and brown chairs and go with the comfy sofa's and bar table and chairs. Agreed???
If you have a brown, tan, beige, taupe or black sofa and would like to donate it to "the upper room." Please contact me at 503.329.5203.
If you would like to donate $ to the cause then please also call.
We are destined to make our House Church, "the upper room", one that you will not only want to come on a sunday and hang out, but that you will want to come over during the week and share a cup o' joe up there too!
If your new, this is who we are...
We are a family of college-age people who join together to “Love God with everything we’ve got, to Love People with everything He gives us, and to Reach the World in need.” We meet at "the upper room" at 7:00pm on Sunday Nights, to worship and learn from God, and love each other. We hope to see you soon!
Please visit Livinghopechurch.com for any questions, to get connected, or if you just want to talk to someone... and visit our page - http://myspace.com/greshamcampuslhc or email us at greshamcampuslhc@gmail.com
your friend and brother,
Tim Reed
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
It's gunna be fun!
Thanks to Heather, my sister-in-law, she has (with her blog) inspired my next bible study... which I won't cancel this week... I promise!!! You should make sure and be here if you can. We meet and Aaron and Heather's place on mondays at 7:30pm. It is a way that we can grow closer together, and closer to God...
Come to think of it, that is actually what my next bible study will be all about. It's gunna be fun!
Be there!!! Just do it! (swoosh)
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Romans 12:2
It's kinda funny that sometimes the little things you do to change a room makes it so inviting. Crys and I bought some lamps and created symmetry with these lamps... we also created light. And well with the combination of the two, symmetry and light, it made the room much more inviting. And as Crystal said earlier, it's not just a place where we have to go and sleep, it is now a 'living space' and all because of straighting somethings out and adding light.
I don't know why I just told you all that. I guess it just made for a good start to a blog.
Now to "segway" to something that is really on my heart.
Hum, where to start....
A few months ago pastor John talked about a "spiritual agitation." When you feel in your heart that something is not right, and that "something" needs to change. His words have been resonating in my heart for a long time, and I am just now starting to see what God was trying to show me.
This several month process is kinda like my room... I wasn't happy with it, I was agitated that our room didn't look good. And just like my room I guess I just needed to straighten some things out and I needed to shine a little light on the depths of depravity in my own life.
There would be absolutely no time in this blog to write all this stuff down. But let me share with you just something briefly.
There on many great teachers of our day. Billy Graham, Mark Driscoll, our very own John Bishop, John Mark Comer, Phil Baker and well the list goes on and on...
Ever since I felt a calling on my life to become a pastor my #1 goal was to see lost people come to Christ, to see families healed, to see relationships grow, to see people of all ages and types get "on fire" for God... one problem. Myself.
God has recently shined down on this area of my life called "Selfishness." So while I am studying to be this "great teacher" and pastor, I am noticing this small hint of selfishness... like at some point i would like to see my face on a bill board or a poster or something. The problem is with that is that it is not about me, it is about God and His Glory alone.
I kinda feel that this is the reason that God has not been able to use this ministry that we have here in Gresham to it's fullest capacity. So I have decided to change... to start, I am writing this blog. To share my depravity with others and ask for forgiveness is the first step. I am praying that God takes this "selfishness" out of my life and I pray that He will heal me and help me to grow and learn to be a better teacher and pastor.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
I don't know why I just told you all that. I guess it just made for a good start to a blog.
Now to "segway" to something that is really on my heart.
Hum, where to start....
A few months ago pastor John talked about a "spiritual agitation." When you feel in your heart that something is not right, and that "something" needs to change. His words have been resonating in my heart for a long time, and I am just now starting to see what God was trying to show me.
This several month process is kinda like my room... I wasn't happy with it, I was agitated that our room didn't look good. And just like my room I guess I just needed to straighten some things out and I needed to shine a little light on the depths of depravity in my own life.
There would be absolutely no time in this blog to write all this stuff down. But let me share with you just something briefly.
There on many great teachers of our day. Billy Graham, Mark Driscoll, our very own John Bishop, John Mark Comer, Phil Baker and well the list goes on and on...
Ever since I felt a calling on my life to become a pastor my #1 goal was to see lost people come to Christ, to see families healed, to see relationships grow, to see people of all ages and types get "on fire" for God... one problem. Myself.
God has recently shined down on this area of my life called "Selfishness." So while I am studying to be this "great teacher" and pastor, I am noticing this small hint of selfishness... like at some point i would like to see my face on a bill board or a poster or something. The problem is with that is that it is not about me, it is about God and His Glory alone.
I kinda feel that this is the reason that God has not been able to use this ministry that we have here in Gresham to it's fullest capacity. So I have decided to change... to start, I am writing this blog. To share my depravity with others and ask for forgiveness is the first step. I am praying that God takes this "selfishness" out of my life and I pray that He will heal me and help me to grow and learn to be a better teacher and pastor.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
what an amazing book...
"I apologize."
I have not done a recent blog in over two weeks... please forgive me. Let me just share with you about a book that both Crystal and I have read... she read it first then like 6 months later I finally got around to reading it...
The book:
The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity
by William P. Young
by William P. Young
This book has got to be one of the best books that I have ever read... now it is true, I don't read a ton of books, but even if I did, I would still say that this is one of the best books out there today. There is a a reason that there is over 1 million copies sold!
Brief Review:
The book is a story of a man (a Christian) who loses one of his young daughters in a very tragic, horrible, evil situation. I won't give the specifics, but imagine the worst and you're there. He becomes a sad, angry man.
The story is the Trinity inviting him to a meeting at the place (The Shack) which is where the evil took place... I got through the first 5 chapters and that is where it gets intense and you won't want to put it down. Long story short this book is about the "relationship vs. religion" in a very real, and certainly could be true, story. It has so much imagery that really this book could and should be turned into a Hollywood movie. If done right it could save so many lives.
Well that is all I will say about it, you will HAVE to go get it and read it for yourself if you haven't already.
Love you all and hope you all are doing well.
-Tim
P.S. If you think about it, I could really use prayer right now for a number of things. You don't have to know exactly what about, God does... and that is all that matters. :)
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