Favorite Verse: “As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man” (Proverbs 27:19)
Favorite Authors -
Max Lucado, John Ortberg, Philip Yancey, Erwin McManus, Rob Bell, Donald Miller, John Eldredge, Mark Driscoll
Favorite Artists -
Thousand Foot Krutch, Skillet, Zac Brown Band, Jeremy Camp, Kenny Chesney,
Favorite Teams -
North Carolina Tar Heels, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians
Favorite Quotes:
“You can say what you think but you will live what you believe.” -Mark Hall
“You never know why you’re alive, until you know what you would die for” -Mercyme
“Be careful what you wish for, ’cause you just might get it all” -Daughtry
“God is God and I am not” -Steven Curtis Chapman
“I don’t need no one to tell me about heaven. I look at my daughter, and I believe” -Live
“Don’t let the work of God around you kill the work of God in you” -Unknown
- Bio –
This blog is to provide my insights as a husband, father and follower of Christ. It is my hope that in each category, I am as quick to point out my failures as I am the successes. Especially when it comes to faith. What you will find here are my random thoughts and inspirations. Much of these posts come from watching the lives of my children, the music around us, scripture and the world as I see it.
I hope you enjoy your stay and check back often. Until next time,
Chris Tomlin said it best….
I want to live like there’s no tomorrow
I want to dance like no one’s around
I want to sing like nobody’s listening
Before I lay my body down
I want to give like I have plenty
I want to love like I’m not afraid
I want to be the man I was meant to be
I want to be the way I was made.
Thanks for stopping by! Drop me a line if you enjoyed your visit.
In His GRIP,
Aaron Conrad
Aaron, thanks for stopping by my blog. I am also a Max Lucado fan. The man knows how to write. Your family looks very happy. Keep up the good work you do here in the blog-sphere.
Many blessings,
Ronda
p.s. adding you to my blog roll, ok?
“Don’t let the work of God around you kill the work of God in you” – Unknown
Love this quote! Never heard it before. Thanks!
Hi!
Jer 29:11 is also my favourite verse. It's actually the promise of my life.
I also like the Chris Tomlin quotes.
-Martin
Aaron, thanks for visiting my blog.
I'm adding you to my blog roll.
Aaron… Found your site via Joni Ruhs' blog. The title of it caught my eye because it's also the title of a Creed song, "Arms Wide Open". It was instantly the vehicle I wanted to use to tell someone I was expecting… whenever that happened. As it turned out, we found out together in a hospital, so I could not do it. Read some of your posts and I'll be subscribing to you and put you on my blogroll. Look forward to reading more.
Hey, Aaron here's a couple more for your quote list… especially since I see a lot of music related quotes:
"The climb to righteousness is steep, and though I may falter in my steps… I am never beyond God's reach." – Rich Mullins
"One man cannot do right in one department of life whilst he is occupied in doing wrong in any other department. Life is one indivisible whole."
- Mahatma Gandhi
Todd – Another Gandhi quote I love is "My life is my message". Glad you dropped in bro.
Aaron,
Great blog! I'll be back often to follow your journey!
Good Stuff. It is encouraging to find others who pursue Him.
Blessings~
Ryan – Thanks for dropping in. I blogrolled you as well.
Dumbsheep – I love the name. I'll be following your blog too.
Great blog. We have many areas in common that we consider important.
Jeremiah 29:11 has become very important to me.
You’ve been tagged at Grits n Grace.
Read the post “Tagged: Why I Dig Jesus.” and follow the instructions.
I have several friends who sign off with "In His Grip". Thanks for bringing back memories.
You have me interested in your blog. Not sure why, but you do. I will be checking in again soon.
I read on a comment that your a Max Lucado fan. I only have read his book In The Grip of Grace. Was actually a really good book. I liked how he actually showed his personality throughout his writing..instead of just being a boring writer.
Anyways, I shall return to enjoy your writings.
Take care
Aaron,
I stumbled across your blog earlier today while trying to find that song "Stealing Cinderella." I've since read many of your postings and really enjoyed them. I am going to pass along your blog to my husband. . he is a Christian who has been struggling with his faith recently. I think reading another man's thoughts on it will be very moving from him. Husbands and wives can provide wonderful counsel to one another, but sometimes a man needs another man to lean on. I don't always understand the weight my husband feels on his shoulders, though I try the best I can. Thank you for your ministering. Ellen
Eleen –
Thanks so much for the kind words. I was actually reading about "The Lord of the Gift" in the book "If You Want to Walk on Water" by John Ortberg about 10 minutes before I received your email. It was referring to our use of spiritual gifts and callings. Sometimes I wonder what my ministry is, or wonder if I am on the right track. Your comment gave me pause to consider some things as well. Thanks for coming by! I appreciate the thoughtful comment. God bless.
I surely enjoy my visits – God bless you and your family.
Liza – Thanks for your comments and for supporting my blog. I am praying that God will bless your 40 days with the Son!
Hey Aaron, can I ask you what you use for your media player that you consistently put into your posts? I would be interested in using it from time to time in my own posts.
Thanks!
Hope
Thank you, Aaron.
You and your blog are a blessing to me and my family.
Peace and Prayers,
Sandy S. Zoo
Aaron , keep up the good job
thanks
xxx
Aaron, just letting you know that I tagged you to play a little game over at my blog. Go check it out
Great blog. I've added you to my blogroll.
G'day Aaron,
Well done for the strength and courage you have demonstrated in building relationships with the men in your sphere of influence, and modelling to them integrity and authenticity. I trust that you're witnessing the life that comes from those men who have remained connected to you.
My name is Darren Lewis from Townsville, North Queensland, Australia. I have lead men's small groups, men's weekend retreats, and spoken at numerous men's breakfasts, since 2000. I have had the privilege of connecting with John Eldredge and the Ransomed Heart Ministries team at their Outpost in Colorado Springs, and I have a personal friendship and mentoring relationship with Robert Lewis, founder of "Men's Fraternity", and author of "Raising a Modern Day Knight", amongst others. Mid last year, Robert actually invited me to the U.S.A. to assist the leadership of Christ in the Tetons in one of their week-long father-son adventures, outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming… their website for your interest is http://www.christinthetetons.org. Since returning home, I have continued following our Father's lead, and I am pleased to advise you that we have now launched a similar ministry here in Australia, called Fathering Adventures… http://www.fatheringadventures.com.au. Please take a little time to explore our website… I'd love to hear your feedback.
Our inaugural 5-night father-son adventure is being held from Saturday afternoon, September 27th, to Thursday morning, October 2nd, this year. The minimum age requirement for the "sons" is 14 years, and there is no upper age limit. We are limiting these 5-night adventures to a maximum of 12 father & son pairs. Once again, far more detail can be found at our website.
Please share this news with all of the fathers you know, to ensure that Fathering Adventures continues to flourish, and succeed in turning the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers… Boys and young men being ushered into authentic manhood. My desire is to see men from all around the world, bring their Dads, sons, significant male others (mentors / proteges) along.
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to corresponding with you further, in our common quest to help men become all that they were created to be.
Strength and Honour,
Darren
Darren Lewis
Fathering Adventures
Ph: (07) 4723 2941
Fax: (07) 4723 2941
Mob: 0431 839 035
email: info@fatheringadventures.com.au
web: http://www.fatheringadventures.com.au
What a beautiful family! Love the quotes. And me and my hubby are Tar Heel fans as well! What a year hey?!!! He went to school there when Jordan played. I went to Memphis – but I am a convert. : ) When Memphis was in the running, I felt a little bad of giving the Tar Heels my loyalty – but I got over it.
Rachel
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