This past weekend we took part in the "Go Green Expo" at the LA Convention Center.

Lil History..
Upon being laid off last August, my Dad decided to open a business selling electric bicycles, EZ Green Bikes (www.ezgreenbikes.com). Basically, they are bicycles that have a motor that runs off a battery, a great alternative to driving a car to work or school or running errands....have to give my spiel of course. Anyway, the "Green" market or community was an interest group we hadn't tapped yet as target for our e-bikes, so this was a great opportunity for us in such short notice (which is another story in itself, a good Jesus story).

Green = Hope
The presidential campaigns last year united the country in the undeniable need for change. Obama's campaign really pinpointed this need, perhaps even opened eyes to the urgency of this need for change. Hope was instilled in our country. And as the newly elected president was inaugurated earlier this week, hope remains and change seems with in our grasp.

What does this have to do with Going Green? Well, it was my first time at such a gathering and I was just really inspired to see all these people/companies getting together for one purpose, one cause. Part of the change needed is to recognize how we are living now affects how future generations will live in the future in regards to resources and preserving God's creation. It's a lesson of accountability, selflessness, and simplicity. Not only were these people doing their part in saving the environment but they are about encouraging and showing others how they can do their part. With all the creative and innovative things/ideas at this convention and the vibe of the people there, it seemed like change is on its way...it just needs to get to the masses.

So do your part in being "Green", start small even but just do it. Its as simple as bringing reusable bags when you go to the grocery stores (sometimes you get discounts too) or, even easier, don't get receipts from the ATM or gas pump if you don't need em....simple right?

As I kept hearing that Lent was starting soon, for some reason I was excited.  For me, it's the time when I return to God, become more aware/focused on Him as I do the 40 day fast that we offer up to Him.  This season is about conversion and denying ourselves....the ashes we receive remind us that we are not of this world.."ashes to ashes, dust to dust", we belong to God and should make extra effort to purify/improve ourselves for Him.  The great part is that we do not do this alone, we go through this conversion/journey as a church, a body, a community, a Household.  I will definitely be praying for each of you, that through this Lenten Season, you allow God to really work in you.  That you rely on Him for strength and grace.  And through your personal journey through these next 40 days, you will experience your own Calvary and rise anew/revived in your faith and Love for God.

I wrote this for my HH...but extend it out to you too.
God Bless

"He has come not to save us out of pity but to make us holy.  And if He had to break our hearts to achieve that purpose, He would."


into your hand
i commit again
with all I am
for you Lord

you hold my world
in the palm of your hand
and I'm yours forever

Jesus I believe in you
Jesus I belong to you
you're the reason that I live 
the reason that I sing 
with all I am

I'll walk with you 
wherever you go
through tears and joy
I'll trust in you

and I will live 
in all of your ways and 
your promises forever


MERRY CHRISTMAS!

By the way.....If you're free Saturday morning, please come out to Pasadena to support our GK runners/heroes in their 23 mile training.  ask me for more info

   
   

Today I watched Preseason Football - Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys.....and LA Galaxy who lost to United DC, but its ok, Beckham finally had his debut on the field.  Everytime he took his shirt off, crowd went bananas.  The reporter said, its as if the Beatles came back to life.

Back to Dallas Cowboys, can someone take me to the Stadium while I'm in town?  Although I wish the New Stadium was finished already.


Happy Birthday Fellow Beckham fan