Saturday, November 14, 2009

Episode 21: B90x

A little over three months ago Pastor Brandon challenged the staff of NewLife to read the entire Bible in 90 days. When he first issued this challenge I had mixed emotions, I was excited yes, but also skeptical that I could see it through.

It was not an easy task in the least, there were times when I thought I wouldn't make it, but somehow I did. This was one of the most powerful things I have ever participated in and I know I'm better for it.

Here are just a few of the things I learned on this 90-day journey through the greatest Book ever penned:

God is faithful even when I am not.
Being a Pastor(Priest) in the Old Testament was one of the suckiest jobs EVER!
God forgives repeated mistakes.
God disciplines justly and lovingly according to the sin committed.
Running from God is useless.
Jesus ain't playin'!
I've been given way more than I deserve.
Jesus doesn't need my opinion, He is doing just fine without it.
People need Jesus and He wants me to tell them He loves them.
Religion is worthless noise.
Jesus is, was, and will be the best thing I could ever commit my life to.

I know this doesn't even begin to cover all that I have learned in the last 90 days, but this one thing I know for sure. I will never be the same again, not even close.