A New Adventure

Ok. Sorry. I know its been TOO long. The past 8 months have been quite a journey for me. Through MUCH prayer, much fasting, and much discussion, "los Hiltonos-tres" have changed directions in ministry, work, and in life. WE are trusting totally on God, risking a bit of hide, sprinting out of our comfort zones, and running towards our grander identities in Him. That means a tad more time to write & rant. And so, for my few followers, but MILLIONS of readers(ha), get ready.

In the past 6 weeks, we have moved into a new town-home, re-affirmed several important life commitments, changed work, churches, ministries... heck, we even paid off a loan on our SUV! I'm still TRYING to get rid of this dog, but other than that, nearly every important aspect of our lives, all that's been "life" to us for YEARS has been changed. I've never been afraid of that word "change". So many are. I've never gotten it. Unlike what seems like millions of other folks, the 'graphic novel', "Who Moved My Cheese?" never caused me to reevaluate my entire belief system. This time, however, has been different.

I have basically been to two churches my entire life. Now I've visited others, preached in others, went to a friggin' hundred others while in college, but 2 have been my "home". All those who know me, understand why that's an IMPORTANT deal for me. I fell in love with God there, studied & grew there, and were employed there. I met my wife, proposed to her, and was married there. These places of worship were my life, my pride, my reason...

See, therein lies the biggest mistake I've ever partaken of. What a wonderful thing it is for us to build God monuments. The church world tells itself Whether it be a church, a house, a car, or even our own bodies. I believe totally in having excellence in ALL we do for God. Though its been my BIGGEST struggle in physical life, I even believe in the importance of fitness as presenting our bodies as a living temple for God's Spirit. After all, the Word teaches us: "Be excellent at what is good, and to be innocent of evil." But what a terrible tragedy it would be to fill this world with such beautiful things, but have nothing of Him inside our hearts?

Now, I'm not gonna get into a big sermon here, it's not the time for it. But, I just wanted to re-enter the "blog-sphere" conveying my heart to all of you. I will be going more in-depth into this season of our lives in the next adventure.