A NEW YEAR
on Jan 07, 2010

It has been a while since I wrote on (or "in") the blog. Don't know why. Maybe just laziness. Certainly not business. Anyway, here it goes. It is a new year. For years I made new years resolutions. One year i decided to read through the entire Bible once a month. Another year I committed to focus on prayer. My resolutions always related to something that would help me grow spiritualy. This year I have no resolutions at all. Well, maybe one. I resolve to live everyday to the fullest and try not to worry about tomorrow. Of course this is easier said than done. My goal is to embrace everyday, enjoy it, live it like there is no tomorrow and give God glory through it.

It is also a new decade. I really did  not think about a new decade until recently. And the thought of a new decade scares me. Frankly I am not sure I will live to see the next decade. I have ALS and even though i have had it over nine years and it is a slow growing form, the statistics suggest i will not last another ten years. If you had told me nine years ago that I would still be alive, I would have been estatic. After all, the doctors gave me two to five yearrs to live and most of those years in a disabled condition. So i am grateful to still be alive and mobile. But i am learning that the more God extends my life, the more  greedy for life I become.  I am always wanting more and more. Maybe I will make it to 2020. If I do, i will still want more. If I don't make it to 2020, it has been a great ride.

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    Grateful
    written by Jim Cofield, January 07, 2010
    Ed, Grateful for you and your life. Blessings on you and your family this new year and decade. Stay warm! Jim
    mr
    written by ahmed , January 08, 2010
    You are such an inspiration of an individual who loves God and others with all their heart. I love how optimistic, positive, and how you are living your life to the fullest. This should inspire the rest of us to also live our lives to the fullest because even though doctors have not told us we only have a certain amount of time to live; we know that tomorrow is never promised. May God richly bless you and your family with treasures in heaven for all the good you have done in this world, your wealth of good deeds, and kindness towards others!
    ...
    written by shivasitter, January 08, 2010
    Ed~ Your words at Mars Hill and your book continue to challenge and inspire me to be more like Jesus. Thanks for your example.
    Thanks Ed
    written by Stacey, January 08, 2010
    I just finished reading your book. It is always amazing to hear how God is working. Your willingness to be vulnerable and honest knowing your actions would not be at all popular in this community tell me that you did indeed try very hard to live like Jesus. You made it very clear it was not easy but you demonstrate daily that our lives aren't meant to be easy. You have inspired even my 16 and 12 year old boys. (The 12 year old was so excited to get your "signature" at Mars last week!) Enjoy your journey to Israel!
    listen to what jesus says
    written by todd decator, January 22, 2010
    I am starting to listen and understand a little better what the bible says by the way my daughter and I are very happy that you are able to preach yet that is awsome !!! and even though we attend a differnt church we love mars hill and we love to here you preach and oh we love GOD first !! because without him nothing is possiable
    book
    written by sandy spinn, January 23, 2010
    Just finished your book. Just want to say I think it's awesome you tried to live like jesus. You sound like you have a huge heart for Christ. There were a few things in your book that bothered me. Drinking in a bar is not Christ like. You could cause a brother or sister to stumble if they saw their pastor drinking. Dont get me wrong I have nothing against a few beers or a glass of wine but in your position you should be thinking of other christians who might have a problem with alcohol and you probably should drink in the privacy of your own home or with friends you know dont have a problem with alcohol. Also your analogy of President Obama as being Christ like was not amusing since he condones killing unborn babies and he is an elitist who thinks we cannot help ourselves unless the government controls every aspect of our lives. That my friend is very unChrist like. I just had to get that off my chest. You sound like a sincere man of God and I hope you have a long fruitfull life. God Bless You !!!
    We miss you and want you know
    written by Wendy Hadersbeck, January 24, 2010
    Ed,
    My husband Steve and I want you to know how much you taught us about God's Word, and want to THANK YOU! We never had the chance or pleasure to get to know you personally, only from the pulpit. Your LOVE AND PASSION for THE LORD shown through each time we were BLESSED to hear you TEACH THE WORD. May Gods Blessings comfort you and may Gods Mercy surround you all of your days Ed. We honestly couldn't thank you enough! We feel BLESSED and HONORED to have been able to get to know you.


    Thank you,
    Wendy and Steve

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