Author: Arw27
Hi,
My name is Alan and I have been in ministry, for many years. I started out at Grace Community Church in their sports ministries, in Softball, Basketball and Semi Pro Baseball team, where I coached, led devotions, and shared my testimony on the baseball team with other teams we played. After leaving Grace, My wife Kathy and I were at Simi Valley Community Church, where we were lay pastors, and also got involved in Parenting classes called Growing Kids God's Way. The church ended up splitting and were part of the original people that helped start Cornerstone Community Church with Francis Chan and Ron Wilson. During that time, we continued in parenting classes, couples bible studies, and small groups. I became a non staff Pastor/Elder some years back and did it till I stepped down on December 31st, 2019. Nothing bad, just felt that the Lord was calling me to do something else, after 25 years at Cornerstone. Presently, I joined a band with our Homeless Ministry (PADS) and we just started a group on Friday nights, that ministers to professing believers who are going through some type of recovery. My desire, is that there will be some type of home/small church that I will lead, based on what the Lord seems to be calling me to. It is a really big step of faith, at 65 years old.
A couple other things to note. I was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and left there when I was 20 years old. My passion was baseball, and my desire, was to play professionally. I gave my life to Jesus when I was a young teenager, but lack of a consistent fellowship and some family problems led me away. I also, started letting baseball be my God.
I moved to California when I was 20, and works for an offshore drilling company for about 2 and 1/2 years and then went back to school and Cal State University where I met my wonderful wife in Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU). We were married in 1980 and Lord willing, look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary in August. We have 3 daughter that have all live close by, until my middle daughter just moved to Tennessee.
My Career, had been since I got out of college, with a degree in finance, a combination of IT, consulting, Executive Vice President,RE Broker and Loan Broker, and a short time as a VP Senior Financial Analyst with Bank of America.
Well, I hope that gives you a little glimpse into my life, and where I think the Lord is leading. Please feel free to write.
God Bless
Alan
bible.com/bible/100/exo.20.4.NASB1995Now we see in a mirror dimly, but one day, face to face,(clearly).
bible.com/bible/100/1co.13.7.NASB1995
Oh, so many lessons to learn in loving. Forgive me, if or probably when I have offended. One day, I will be made perfect, but until then, I am a work in process, the God is molding, through His Holy Spirit. God Bless You, and may his Spirit dwell richly, in us today.
Humble yourself, in the site of the Lord, and HE will lift you UP. Jas 4:10
bible.com/bible/100/pro.3.7.NASB1995I press on, toward the goal for the prize, of the upward call of God, in Christ Jesus! Phil 3:14. Amen
bible.com/bible/100/psa.86.11-12.NASB1995In both the good and bad, who do we turn to? May we turn to our gracious father, who wants to hear from us in both the good and the bad times we go through. It’s about a relationship.
bible.com/bible/100/isa.55.6-7.NASB1995Father, help us to walk in the Spirit, that we may not carry out the deed of the flesh. Fill us with your Holy Spirit today. We are helpless, to do these things on our own.
bible.com/bible/100/1co.13.6.NASB1995The Things Above
bible.com/bible/100/col.3.2.NASB1995
Father, remind us day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute, that you walk with us through whatever comes our way. You care deeply about the things we must suffer through, yet continually remind us, that this world we live in, will be made perfect, when you return again and take your people home. We wait patiently, as we walk with you, in the here in now, in your Spirit.
Thankfulness, a much needed gift in these troubled times.
bible.com/bible/100/col.3.15.NASB1995
What are five things you are Thankful for?
I am Thankful for Jesus, that I can talk to whenever I want.
I am Thankful for my wife of 43 years whom I would be lost without.
I am Thankful for my Children who God has made each one unique
I am Thankful for Grandchildren
I am Thankful for my Church Family whom are like Brothers & Sisters
I am Thankful for my Sisters & Brother-in-Law
I am Thankful for the Blessing of Good Friends both Near and Far.
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’
bible.com/bible/100/luk.16.10.NASB1995Taken from Bible App Devotion “Only Jesus Part Two”
Prayer:
Abba/Father, You are the supreme authority over all of life and creation. Although You have allowed humans to rule and govern themselves, you have a higher calling for us to serve your kingdom. Give me the wisdom to discern both. Help us to be salt and light in our political systems, and more importantly, show us how to be agents of your love to others. Forgive me when I place my hope and trust in man-made structures rather than in You. Continue to grow in me Your love that is patient, kind, does not envy or boast, is not proud, is not rude or self-seeking, not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs, hates evil, delights in truth, always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. Amen.
Living Waters 