As my first official blog ever, I thought it appropriate to introduce myself and tell you a bit about who I am. Chad Leraas
Husband to my dearest bride, Tamara (rock star!). Father of 4 amazing daughters, Mykaela, Moriah, Marissa (that's her in the photo), and Marlee. I wasn't born in Texas, but I have lived here most of my life, so I call myself a Texan.
What do you enjoy doing: I enjoy using my gifts and passions to encourage, excite, motivate people's lives. I love it when I see someone find their niche and really come to life. It's like they glow!
What is your 'undiscovered' talent: I've found that I like being creative in the kitchen. Oh, and I like to sing.
What keeps you up at night: It saddens me to see people so focused on things of this world - material things, pleasures, admiration.
What is God doing in your life: I have struggled with identity issues throughout my life (Who am I? Where do I belong?). God is showing me that I have my identity through Christ, and that nothing I do or don't do can affect that. He has chosen me. The Creator, Sustainer.....chose me!!
Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says - he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Isreal: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine". I have my identity in Christ.
What do you hope for on this trip: First and for most, I pray that Christ is glorified with our words and actions. I hope that we can be a blessing to those we come in contact with. New life with Christ is an exciting thing. I hope we can show that. Finally, this will be a fun trip to experience with my #2 daughter, Moriah. I hope for lots of memories with this girl!!
I am so excited for the both of you and praying over your lives, safe travels, spiritual growth and a time to refresh others and be refreshed in Him!
ReplyDeleteProverbs 11:25 - he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Acts 3:19 - times of refreshing comes from the Lord
Love, Diane Gorham (Mom/Grammy)
Read this today 8-7-15 .. I really thought this was so timely!!
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers!! Mom G.
"Beloved, I want to... move you so that you cannot rest till God gets you so for Himself that you will become bread for the people, water for the thirsty ground... God is looking for a hungry people, a thirsty land... many people fall short of coming into line with this divine blessing because of unbelief... but when the Holy Ghost comes then unbelief is moved away, and they are humble, brokenhearted, thirsty, and they want God. May God keep us humble and hungry for the Living Bread." - Smith Wigglesworth
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