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Well, after a long week of vacation from normal work, so I could finish up some work on my “fixer-upper” of a house, I’m back to my normal self. For some reason the marathon of holidays that we run this time of year seem to take more out of us than they return. It’s easy to get beat down with it all, especially as a pastor, and not rejoice in who God is and what he has done. So here’s how I want to encourage you this week.

There is a situation currently happening with a fellow Pastor/Preacher that is rocking my world. Matt Chandler has spoken into my life in profound ways over the past few years. I have had the opportunity to meet him and hear him speak live on several occasions and there are few men who proclaim the word of God with as much passion and honesty as he does. This past week Matt found out that he has a 2″ x 1″ tumor in the frontal lobe of his brain. It has been a very sudden and very serious turn of events for him, his family, and his church.

If there is anyone who deserves to feel a little down about things right now, it’s Matt. If there’s anyone who might understandably be a little beat down by the craziness of life, it’s Matt. But, because of his passionate pursuit for God in all areas he continues to rejoice in God’s plan for this life and continual use of his life for God’s glory. I want you all to watch the video that he posted on his blog and see for yourself what true passion for God’s will looks like. Keep this in mind as you struggle to maintain this kind of attitude during the whirlwind that life creates.

“Video from Matt”