Did you ever just have one of those moments where you go, "Hey, I need to _______?"
That was me about five minutes ago when I realized I have managed to forsake my blog - again. So, a quick, short note and I'll return later...
I have been working out almost everyday at SportPlex, this cool place here in Mobile that takes my money and lets me hurt myself more and more each day. Secretly, I don't think it's hurting as much as I think it's hurting....I know, that makes very little sense. It's part of the new me series I am doing around these parts. The series has been ongoing for a while, but I just decided that it's time to add some muscle to the process (OK Susan decided)
Just finished two more classes. I need a brain break - Not going to happen.
When I return, I'll tell you my story about resurrection eggs...
Things are going well here and I appreciate your prayers....I hope to have my creamed corn resolved soon...
Talk amongst yourselves...
Lately, I've just felt like blogging a bit more.
Tonight, Susan and Hayden and I went to Pascagoula for an areawide youth gathering at
Central. I got to sing with Power of Praise which I really enjoyed. I don't get a lot of opportunitites to sing on our praise team at Port City for reasons it would take a full blog to share. We'll just say I have the ability, but the opportunity limits itself due to my ministry role there and honestly my personal choice.
So, singing songs of praise with people who are interested in giving God glory is fun.
I continue to have some stark realizations in my life about my current ministry and about some folks that I lay my heart out for week after week. I am going to be general to protect the guilty but here are some things I am saddened by:
- I don't like it when some of our teens find better things to do, then fellowship with their church family.
- I don't like it when parents don't support our ministry - maybe unknowingly - maybe not.
- I don't like it when the kids you really encourage as best you can, basically turn on you.
- I don't like it when certain people are allowed to do whatever they want and never be held accountable for it (on earth)
- I am not sure that an open and authentic ministry is possible in this city.
- I am not perfect and miss a lot of things blindly, but today wasn't my best day.
Bless.
So, thanks to everyone who has been praying about my "creamed corn." As soon as I can, I will talk more about it, but know that God and I are in much discussion over the issue and he knows, really, really well. So, thanks again.
Susan and Hayden and I had a really great time at Disney. I will post some pictures from the event later and some of my personal ponderings.
Tonight is one of those nights. Susan is kinda sick, actually she has been sick for the last few weeks. She works in a school, so she has gotten used to dealing with little viruses and such. It seems like lately she has really struggled with her health. Part of that I know is related to me and things I am doing and dealing with, but I also know all of the little kids she tests all week long surely don't help matters.
So, tonight here I am. Pondering things. I am pondering things like should I move to wordpress? I am also pondering about what to say to the little ones in children's church tomorrow. I have long considered myself a man with many talents, you know Jack of all trades, master of none, but I have recently realized one fact, I am not a children's minister type. I just don't have the gifts. I love kids, but I find it a bit difficult to really get down on their level. I have to think just way too hard about it. It's way too forced, I'll stick with ministry to folks just a bit older.
I am supposed to be studying for my Theology class right now, you know the one I posted about before (I am way too lazy to get the link, but it isn't far back, if you're interested.) I am really enjoying this class. We are all split into groups to discuss different theological issues. This week was women's roles. Man I love it! I won't tell you my opinion on the matter, I'll let you wonder, although I would bet that if you have read here very much, you probably know what I think - at least generally. One thing is for sure, there were a couple of ladies in my group, who really didn't like what I thought about the issue. Which, by the way, is I guess, a little bit suprising. Either way, that's what makes things so interesting.
So, you've noticed I am rambling, if you've stuck it out this long God bless you.
Have a great Sunday!
Hey Everyone!
If you would please pray about this:
...I'll share more when I am at official liberty, but please for now just pray for me. I have some creamed corn I NEED your help with. Thanks.
