In the Beginning

Today I had a revelation and it had nothing to do with the book of Revelations. I have felt a strong desire to start a blog; however, I struggled with what my content would be. I thought about writing about my novel that I have been trying to get published or my career as an actor in theatre. Yet, all of these lacked the substance that ignited a fire within me.

My writing was never intended for my own success, it was created to touch the hearts of the people of the world. In that venture, I feel like what I do, matters. It matters when people are changed, encouraged, and ideally touched by the Holy Spirit. God reaps the harvest, I am merely a vessel to help plant the seeds.

When I was acting or directing for my own self-interest, there was strife and conflict. External and internal. When I was acting or directing to touch the hearts of the audience and/or to draw them closer to Jesus, I would fall away and God would do the work through me. I felt alive!

As I was reading an assigned chapter in a marriage book that my wife and I are studying together with two sets of couples, I came across a section that just made sense to me. Whenever I have ventured into something for my own personal gain—either for money or fame—I have never truly succeeded or had peace about it. The only time I have felt the Holy Spirit completely involved in my ventures is when I do them for God’s Kingdom.

I want you to feel alive.

I want you to grasp the love that God has for you.

I want you to share that love to those around you. All of them. Whether they believe what you believe. Whether they look or act like you do. Whether they vote how you vote. Whether they make more or less money than you do. None of that matters. We were all created by God. We are His children. We are to love our neighbor as ourselves.

Easy, right?

WRONG!

I’m not perfect, I struggle with this too. So, in this blog, I’m gonna be REAL with you. My spiritual gift is Exhortation. I am hoping to use my experiences to help you. AND, I hope you will do the same for me. We are not perfect. Let us grow together. Love over Hate. Faith over Despair.

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT