No actually that was the title of some article I saw when I signed in today. It struck a chord with me because I have been so busy I haven't had time to blog. Actually, just this past weekend my wife and baby were gone to visit with some of Susan's friends, my only responsibility while they were gone was to relax and rest, and I managed to do that, none at all. I did manage to work in the yard, clean the house, and the list goes on... I guess I had this feeling while Susan was gone that I should be doing something, I think it is because Susan does so much for me all the time.
So back in catch up mode. There is so much I want to say about my trip to Honduras. One thing sticks out right now though. God took over 110 teens to a city in Central America and through them he turned the world upside down. It makes me think of Acts 17 when Paul and Silas went into Thessalonica and they "caused trouble" for Satan, it just totally reminds me of what our kids did in Tegucigalpa, they caused major trouble for Satan because so many were touched and so many needs were met, isn't that what "doing church" is all about, meeting peoples needs and bring them to Christ? It is to me. Amazingly, I know that I have missed the point way too often.
Right now we are focusing on a new building project at Port City we are meeting with an architect and trying to figure out how much it is going to cost us and where we can go from here. As usual my big focus is, "I need a huge new youth facility." I keep finding myself amidst the campaign trying to get us to step out as largely as we can, a sentiment I know is echoed by all of our staff. I keep asking myself the same question though.... Is it just about big buildings and beautiful furnishings? I guess the answer is yes but no. I don't know, I have this catch 22 in my mind, and then I pair that with the fact that Mobile might be THE strangest place I have ever lived, in regard to people.
We also continue to struggle over what our worship should be. Or I guess what kind of songs we shoud sing and what types of worship we should have. I know this isn't all about me, I don't want it to be, but I again think the point has been missed. I want us to have heartfelt worship that has it's focused placed soley on the Creator. Can it happen though, since worship is intended for God's delight and our edification, can we truly reach balance with the people, where all things are relative? UUGGHH!
Father, I graciously thank you for your amazing love and understanding. For creating me, and giving me life, that I may live it in your service. Thank you for my family at home and in your kingdom! Please help us to discern your will, and combine it with our focus! Thank you so much for men like Kyle Marusich, what an encourager, what an example! May you be first in all things as we try and bless your Holy name!! Amen
