The Secret to Life

We live in a world that tells us everyday things that should be contrary to our central core beliefs as Christians.  Whether you are watching TV or viewing your Apple instrument or driving down the expressway reading billboard signs, there is a constant bombardment of advertisements telling us that it is all about us and how much we need to have in order to get by in this world.  Really?  Let’s see if that measures up with what Scripture has to say…

I remember way back when, there used to be this TV show that was called the “Great American Hero” where this odinary man is given this suit and has extraordinary powers.  The only problem is that he and his government partner do not have the instruction manual.  They have to go through life and do things by trial and error.  The difference between that show and our daily christian lives is that we do have an instruction manual that is sharper than any two edge sword and able to cut bone from marrow.  This manual (God’s word) is able to help navigate our lives through our daily walks.

The bible is clear on greed and idolatry – avoid it at all costs!  As we mature as christians the goal and desire should be to mature and to go and make disciples being content in what God has given each and every one of us.  This contentment (biblical contentment) is what I like to refer to as the “Secret to life” in Scripture.

When we change our focus on things we want versus things that we only need, then we can boldy look forward to the ways of this world growing slowly dim and look into the light of our Savior.  To God be the glory forever and ever, Amen!

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If you are looking for a group to connect and sharpen each other, then I would encourage each and everyone of you to join a mini-church or a women or men’s group to confess and share and to free ourselves from the chains of sin and addiction. 

PURITY…STEWARDSHIP…DISCIPLESHIP

Men, what do you think would happen if we took the Bible seriously? What do you think our lives would look like both in the home and outside? Do you think we would see others around us respond differently? Would people see Christ or would they see self-centeredness?

Jesus walked with his disciples for three years. He was intentional in their lives and made an effort to show them true faith and what servant leadership (discipleship) looks like. Often he spoke in parables when in public and would later explain to true followers (his disciples) what these meant. The more that I read the Scriptures the more that I realize how there are so many of us in and throughout the Bible. That is, to say, that our lives are broken just like characters in the Bible. Some stories involve tremendous faith (Job, the Centurion, Paul and Joseph) while others just moved slightly in obedience and God used them and worked miraculously in their lives. Three things that keep reoccurring to me in my daily reading are Purity, Stewardship (both financial and spiritual) and Discipleship. Personally, I believe that we have to move toward biblical purity and stewardship before we can truly disciple others around us. After all, when we move in obedience to the Word, (through prayer and the Holy Spirit) then God moves through us.The thing about Purity can be summed up in a litmus test that we find in Galatians 5, which are the fruit of the sinful nature and the fruit of the Spirit. Draw a line down a piece of notebook paper and write in the sinful nature attributes on one side and the fruit of the Spirit on the other. Check the sides that your life best lines up with. After you examine yourself then see how you line up according to what fruit your life is bearing. If your life is bearing the fruit of the Spirit then you are likely feeding your obedience to the Word daily and in prayer daily for God’s will in your life. If, on the other hand, your life is not quite lining up to where God wants you – pure, then repent and give up the things of this world that are keeping you impure. Where to begin? Read these two simple chapters: Romans 12 & Colossians 3.The second is just as important: Stewardship. This is not just about financial stewardship, but it is about spiritual stewardship as well. Are you using the gifts that God has given you to honor Him (in every aspect of your life). Stewardship is defined as, “a person who manages another’s property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.” We are entrusted with what God has given each and every one of us. What we do with it, how we share it and how we attend to our Lord’s business will all be judged.Finally Discipleship, when we clean our tent (our bodies) and prepare them to be holy and blameless (through the blood of Christ) then we can talk more about discipleship…

Happy Father's Day

Whatever you are doing as a father, that is, hardly working (thanks to the economy) or working hard, we would like to take the time to celebrate our legacy dads out there.  In all seriousness, it is you, our readers, that we do this for.  We truly enjoy your interest in this website and the feedback that we have received from all of you.  Thank you all for your encouragement, comfort and urging for us to continue to connect to you.We are so thankful that you have taken the time to connect with your families and to love your children and your families and to take the time to be both dad and spiritual leader of your households.

When you put the demands in this world into every day life it is really easy to get wrapped up into things that don't yield the type of legacy that we want you to avoid.  When you put your treasure into perspective, that is, things that will last:  Your faith, your family and your beliefs.  These are the things that will continue to yield treasures beyond your deepest yearning.

When you turn back to your wife and kids this evening, before bed or maybe as you are reading this, they are brushing their teeth and giggling before bedtime, take this time and thank God for the blessings that he has given you.

You are all a blessing to us.  We are sorry that we have not been around for a while, but stay tuned - we will be back in a disciplined way.

Happy Fathers Day!

With deepest respect,

Lance, Gary and Dante.

Thanks for your support,

Dante

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However, this is a personal friend and fellow Legacy Dad that is really trying to make a huge impact for kids and God's Kingdom.

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RFKC is a unique summer camp for Arizona foster children for ages 7 to 11 years old. I am raising support in order to sponsor 30 foster children so they can attend camp this summer.

The purpose for our camp is to help these kids create positive memories, show them that they are valuable and lovable, both of which will help change the cycle of abuse and neglect responsible for the 10,000 kids in Arizona's foster care system. This will be my 8th year at RFKC camp and my 13th camp over the past 20 years specifically aimed at kids from hard places.