9 Jul 2010

Support for Friend with Testicular Cancer

Fred Knott and FamilyFriends -

I would like to bring your attention to a friend and good man that is in need of some support at a difficult time in his life.

My friend, Fred Knott, defeated testicular cancer 10 years ago, but recently was diagnosed with a recurrence of the cancer.  The treatment plan is intensive and very costly, especially since his health care provider has denied coverage, claiming pre existing conditions. Through the Mercy of God I believe that Fred has the strength to fight this disease, as well as the daunting treatment plan, and come out in better health and stronger than ever.  I am asking for a show of support and love for this man that is an incredible father to three girls, a devoted husband, and a great friend.

Friends and family of the Knotts are hosting FEARNOTFEST, an event to raise money to help offset expenses like lost wages, medical bills and other costs associated with this health crisis.  FEARNOTFEST will take place on July 16th, 2010.

Please join us in our support of the Knott family by visiting http://fearnotfest.blogspot.com to make a donation and follow Fred’s recovery story at the Fred Knott Update Page on Facebook developed to share updates and inspiration.

Any assistance you are willing to provide to help us raise funds for this worth cause would be greatly appreciated by those of us organizing the event and especially by the Knott family.  Please Email Me if I can answer any questions.

Kind regards,
Jonesy

29 Mar 2010

Independently Disobedient

As men don’t we generally accept the idea of people being dependent upon us?  We are typically willing to step into the role of provider, but ask us to become dependent and rely on another and we quickly become uncomfortable.

I personally find it easy to trust in myself to provide, but so incredibly tough to believe that others or even that God will provide for me.  The moment I even consider relying in Him I feel like a slacker and undeserving even though I know He is calling me to trust Him right now to meet my needs in ways I cannot understand.   I am reminded in Matthew 7:11 “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him” and in Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Even after being reminded I still struggle with trusting and being dependent upon any other to the point of disobedience and discontent. The fear of dependency and lack of trust and believing the words of God keep me from experiencing the joy and the call upon my life.

21 Feb 2010

Missional Church Simply Put

The simplicity of the definition and the visual demonstration is outstanding.  If we can just agree top start here we would be headed in the right direction.

I have to say thanks to James Nahrgang for pointing out this video on my friend Brad Andrews’s blog.

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