The Shack

Ok I know this goes against what I usually do in writing twice in one week but I had to. I just finished reading “The Shack” I really enjoyed it. Without given anything away for those who are going to read it, ¾ of the book deals with a man trying to get over his preconceived ideas of God. It made me stop and think about my life and how I have gotten really hang up on how God works and what he is. If I really believe that God is more powerful then anything I have ever known how in this world can I really understand what he looks like what he talks like or even what he will say in curtain situations. I know we have his words in Scripture that help us understand God, but there is just so much at least for me I try to handle myself, and I wonder if God is telling me no no you have it all wrong just trust. At the risk of getting myself in trouble I needed this book right now. I work at a place right now that has a lot of wonderful people but a small group wants to think they know what’s best for this Church and it really doesn’t include me being the youth minister here! Well I believe it does include me I believe God put me here for a reason! I think everyone of us myself included needs to STOP trying to answer for God and allow him to be in control. Mack (main character in “The Shack”) had to figure that out through a lot more difficult times then what we are going through at Alameda. That’s what’s on my heart today!

Crazy Life

Well it’s been along time since I wrote I really haven’t had a lot to say recently so I haven’t written. Couple of things of interest my oldest is 14 this week. Wow I am old! Also I am reading the “Shack” wow what a great and really deep book. Also I found out last night that God can really work through your own children my son Derek said some things that I only had hoped my child would say someday. Sometimes it’s really good to be a parent. I am also really thinking and praying about getting my PHD. Yes that means I will make all of you call me Dr. Kenney. How sweet would that be! I will conclude with some things that I am really praying about just so you know what is on my heart.
Our youth group that parents and students will see what our group can be
Amanda (my wife) and her decision to go back to school
Our congregation and the budget process
Trying to be a good Dad
Trying to be a good husband
Trusting that God will take care of me
Amen isn’t awesome that God answers our prayers!