Change by Pastor Jer

Many people probably want a change in someway or another. Some may want a change in a situation they find themselves in, others may want a change in their job, place where they live, friendships, and even their marriage. Change isn't necessarily bad if we keep things in perspective and ask ourselves why we want the change to happen. Are we wanting something to change because we just don't want to deal with it anymore, are there selfish reasons, and is this change going to be best for everyone involved including yourself?

One thing I think we need to be careful of is fleeing too quickly when times get tough and forcing a change that may not need to happen as quickly as we think it does. Often times instead of learning and growing through difficult times we just want to pack up and run. The most important thing I believe isn't always for our situation to change, but for us to change. If God desires me to become more like Jesus Christ it takes the difficulties and trials of life for that to happen. What is happening in your life right now that God is using to help change you to be more like Him, and are you more concerned about changing your situation, than you are about your attitude or faith in God? God may I never forget that the most important thing that needs change is myself above everything else.


Many of you have never heard me preach before, so if you would like to listen you can click on the link below and listen to last Sunday's message I gave about Marriage and love. The message is about 45 minutes long, so you can download it and save it for later or save it to your MP3 or Ipod player and listen to it in your car or wherever else. Thanks for your support-Jeremy
http://www.nlbf.org/html/body_this_week.php

Missions Trip to New Orleans

Putting on a new roof with youth from Minnesota, Alabama and Georgia. It was a privilege and an honor to help the people of New Orleans get back into their home. It also made me appreciate my job a lot more:)

Notice the church steeple that had broken off the church building from the hurricanes. Amazing at the damage still there 2 years later, but a lot of hardwork has been done. One lady commented that she sees church groups from all over the country working so hard to restore the city. That makes me proud to see Christians putting their words in action.

The Superdome, home of the Saints!

My kids who I am so proud of. They worked so hard and set such a great example to everyone down there. You guys are awesome!

Convinced

I was at a conference the other week and the speaker said, "You cannot love God until you are convinced that God loves you". This convincing I believe is a lifelong process. When I feel I don't deserve God's love, I am embraced by His love anyway. When I feel unworthy, God lets me know I'm worth it. I think about the past and how God has seen me through every situation in my life and nothing has been able to separate me from Christ’s love.

Are you convinced today about how much God loves you? What is hindering you from embracing that crazy love? Nothing has captivated me more in this life than the love of Christ. If God has given me His Son, is there really anything else He would hold back from me? Nope, and that includes His love. Be convinced today!

Yep, I'm going to be a daddy! Sabrina and I are super excited about this new blessing God is preparing for us. The baby is due sometime in mid-February. Stay tuned for more info:)

My wife Sabrina has started her own photography business. Check out her blog at SabrinaWhitePhotography.blogspot.com
I'm so Proud of her!

Some of my youth, I love those kids!

Our new house we bought in November