There is a lot to be thankful for this week in the Bindel family. On Sunday, October 16th my Dad went to the hospital with severe confusion and within a few days was placed on a ventilator at United Regional Health Care System. After 2 weeks of many test and diagnosis, we were still not seeing progress and felt it would be best to send him to the Dallas/Fort Worth area for further testing. Within just a week they began treatment and he became a new “GUY.” He left UT Southwestern on Thursday, November 17 and began rehab in Wichita Falls. After a few days of occupational therapy and exercise he was back on his feet and ready to go home on Monday, November 20. Little did we know that on Tuesday, November 21 Jett Michael Bindel would enter the world. God’s timing was so perfect in allowing Jett and Papa to get to see each other! While we have reason to be thankful just because God loves us….God continues to show His grace and love in allowing me the opportunity to introduce these two to each other!
Justin Bindel's Blog
Christ-Follower, Husband to Amber, Daddy to Lila-Kate and Jett, Senior High Minister – First Baptist Church Wichita Falls
Beach Week 2011
Students don’t miss the biggest event of the year in South Padre, Texas. This year at Beach Week 2011 we will have the privilege of hosting both Wade Morris and Epic Rescue.
The Greener Grass Conspiracy
Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to review a book entitled, “The Greener Grass Conspiracy,” by Stephen Altrogge. Not knowing what to expect, I was shocked at how deeply rooted I am personally in the conspiracy. The “conspiracy” is that we as Christians are so blessed in light of the gospel but yet so unhappy with what life has given us.
Stephen takes an honest look at idolatry, discontentment, complaining, and other issues that frequently steal our happiness and blind us of the many blessing we have in Christ. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is trapped, looking for the next big thing in life to find satisfaction, joy, and happiness that can only be found in Christ alone.
Here are a few of my highlighted portions of the book:
1. “I’m unhappy because this is my world and these kinds of things should’t happen in my world. I don’t actually speak those words, but every day I’m tempted to believe them, live by them, and treat others according to them.”
2. “Discontentment happens when I attempt to displace God from his rightful place at the center of the universe.”
3. “Contentment is a disposition of the heart that freely and joyfully submits to God’s will, what that will may be.”
4. “It’s as if we have a baseball-sized diamond in one hand and a mud-encrusted rock in the other, and we are forced to choose between the two. We spend several minutes studying both the diamond and the rock, holding each up to the lights for closer examination. Then, shockingly, we toss the diamond aside. Idolatry is tossing aside God for a mud-spattered rock.”
5. “In Christ we can be truly content while on this earth, but we’ll never be fully satisfied. The day of total, complete, and ultimate satisfaction is still coming. The day we see Jesus Christ face-to-face and look into the eyes of our Savior, we’ll say, “Now I’m truly satisfied.”"
Special thanks to Crossway Books!
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If only I were this obedient…
We recently got a new puppy in our home and have been surprised to how obedient he already is. It reminded me of a few brief points.
1. We need to spend time with our master!
2. We need to not only listen to Him but actually do what He says!
