Andrew Adames

Does anyone else struggle with spending time with God in the morning? Let me explain... For as long as I can remember, we have been told that in order for growth as a Christ follower to occur, we must have a consistent devotional time with Jesus in which we wake up early, spend time in prayer, read some scripture and reflect on what God is revealing to us during that time. And while I understand and respect that some people work that way but for me that has always been a struggle.  It's an even bigger struggle right now being that I am a stay at home dad and I have my 18 month old running all over the house, climbing on everything, and throwing everything as well.  What ends up happening is I don't get to have my quiet time in the morning because honestly, I'm tired... I like to sleep in till 7:30 by which I am greeted not by my alarm clock but by my screaming toddler asking for water.(Its really cute by the way.) I then feel guilty because part of my day goe

What defines me? I have asked myself this question for a while now. I am currently in the middle of a season in life that I didn't plan on being in and am going through some growing pains. The funny part is that this season isn't really all that bad. It just isn't what I had planned... I have spent most of my time during this season trying to seek out what it is that God is calling me to do and in the process I've also been trying to find out who I really am. I've spent time thinking about my past.... Thinking about my future... Thinking about my current place in life... And what I have found out is that my identity isn't found in a season of life. It isn't found in a career choice, its found in who God has called me to be... And I think that right there is where my struggle begins because sometimes, I don't know who God is calling me to be. (That's tweet-able) Can you smell what I'm stepping in? It is so hard for us to kn

(The following post was originally written on Nov. 24th, 2014. I am transferring it over here from my previous blog site.) Photo Credt As I sat in the familiar chair… (You know the one. You sit in every Sunday when you attend your local worship gathering.) I expected to sing some songs, say what up to some neighbors, and hear a message from the pastor. What I didn’t expect was to be challenged to my core. Think about that…. (How sad is it that I was going to church and not expecting to be challenge? Anyways that’s another blog for another time.) As our pastor was preaching he challenged the congregation to read through the book of 1 John this week. Seems simple enough right? I mean its only five chapters and I can do one a day. Too easy right? The issue here is not just reading the five chapters, it’s that for the past 8 Sunday’s I have felt God asking me to do something that honestly, I have been too lazy to do. I want to do it, but I don’t. (Side note, I think P

(The following post was originally written on Sep. 22nd, 2014. I am transferring it over here from my previous blog site.) Photo Credit I have never been mistaken for being a patient person. Most of the time I am in a hurry to get to the next task, next location, or next adventure. I have never, EVER, been a fan of waiting... I HATE waiting... Waiting on the cable guy to show up, waiting for my name to be called at the doctors office, waiting for a pizza that takes longer than 30 minutes to arrive. You get the picture. Patience has never been one of my strong points. It is a straight up struggle for me to wait for something to happen. Which is why this current season of my life is rough... I am currently in a holding pattern. I have been told by God Himself to slow down and wait... (Cue the reason for my anxiety.) I have always been a big supporter and believer of the importance of obedience in the life of a Christ follower, and yet here I am struggling with being

(The following post was originally written on May 23rd, 2014. I am transferring it over here from my previous blog site.) Photo Credit For the past few weeks, racial issues have commanded the forefront of our media headlines. From the issues of the owner of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers Donald Sterlings derogatory comments about the African-American community and specifically Ervin "Magic" Johnson to Dallas Maverick's Owner and Entrepreneur Mark Cuban stating his view, "I mean, we're all prejudiced in one way or another. If I see a black kid in a hoodie and it's late at night, I'm walking to the other side of the street. And if on that side of the street, there's a guy that has tattoos all over his face -- white guy, bald head, tattoos everywhere -- I'm walking back to the other side of the street. And the list goes on of stereotypes that we all live up to and are fearful of. So in my businesses, I try not to be hypocritical. I kno

(The following post was originally written on Dec. 9th, 2013. I am transferring it over here from my previous blog site.) I don't know about you but I can use some of that in my life right now. Let me explain... I have had a variety of life changing activity occur in the past three months. 1. My lead pastor left the church where I serve as Family pastor. 2. My son was born. 3. I turned 30. I know that these don't sound like a big deal but in my schedule it has been. Between taking on extra responsibilities at our church, caring after my new born son who I am head over heels in love with, and hitting the big three-oh my life has gotten a bit out of whack. For example: my mind is currently thinking about our Christmas series, Christmas eve service, potential plans for Seminary, and other life changing decisions that my wife and I are working through right now. So when I say that I can use some peace, I really mean it. Peace is something that we all strive for