In the last post, we talked about our destination being a relationship with God the Father.  God created us to have a relationship with Him.  So the journey on our road is perusing that relationship.  Now let's look at one of the distractions that keeps us from that goal... the world. The distraction of the world is simply our attempt to *get* things, e.g. the house, car, clothes, money, etc. We are an emotional creature.  Very often we are motivated by our emotions... for self-interests.  Too often our decisions are selfish.  They are made with *our* benefit in mind.  The thing is, this is natural. (Notice I said natural.  This… Continue reading

Aww... size 9. I love this picture. Rustee actually took this picture with her cell phone at my niece's birthday party. Just look at it. We all used to be able to wear those skates. Remember that? The wheels so tight you really couldn't skate... it was more like walking. When I see these skates, I see innocence. I see his endless opportunity. It's mine and Rustee job to nurture that endless opportunity. We need to create and maintain an environment that strengthens his character, builds his confidence, and encourages him to dream big dreams. Life his hard, not easy. Yet, life is simple. Love God… Continue reading

One day when Brady was around four years old, he was sitting on his bed as I walked in and asked him to pick-up in his room. With an as a matter of fact attitude Brady says, “You know Dad, you’re not the boss of me. God is.” Surprised, I responded, “Yes, this is true. However, God made your mom and me your boss.” Brady answered, “Dad, God created us because He wanted friends. It doesn’t say anything in the Bible about the Sticker Family!” The wisdom of a four year old, “God created us because he wanted friends.” We were not created to me servants of God… Continue reading

For years my favorite scripture has been Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." But the next two verses have been heavy on my heart lately: 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

1. If (and when) we call upon Him... He listens.  The God of all creation listens to me!
2. When I seek Him with all of heart, I will find Him.

God has us (me and my family) in a really special place right now.  There has been many changes the past few Continue reading