There are times when pressures just seem to take control of us. However, I know if I turn it over to God, he will handle it for me, in just a way that is perfect for me. Now do I turn it over? That is up to me and I do try, when I remember … [Read more…]
Well, this post is closer to keeping it what I want. At least it is much sooner than the previous. 🙂I watched as someone very close to me, kept getting negative as he faced some tough times in the hospital. He needed to be shook around a couple of times to keep his focus on … [Read more…]
Okay, can you believe it. Two posts in one month. Really really hard to believe. I had something happen today and really felt compelled to share. I am out at Leadership lab this week. For you that do not know what this is, it is a Christian based lab to help teens learn how to … [Read more…]
Well, I made it in less than 90 days this time. Busy, busy, busy. Sometimes I feel like I am so busy, I lose focus. However, lets change the focus today from what I have to do, to what has God done and does. Lots has been going on in our life and lots to … [Read more…]
This may sound strange, I say it and have been saying it, but I REALLY believe it now. God’s Power and Love can do all. His will, will be done. We only need to allow him to work through us, however even when we fight him, he still will use us and get us to … [Read more…]
Well, I just found out a dear friend has been reading this. I want to give a shout out to her. I spent two years in a Diakonia class with here, and had no idea that she even knew about my blog. However, she has responded to my last post on Adult Bible study. My … [Read more…]
I have a saying that I use in jest, but sometimes it just fits. Church would be a great place if it weren’t for all those dang people! My wife and I recently attended a bible study. It really was a great time. My son went to the High School youth meeting at the Church. … [Read more…]
Well, we are in a new year now. It is a time to start a new. A new is good many times. For me it is a good time as well. I stepped back into a Church that I had not been in for over a month. It started off well, but right away, some … [Read more…]
This last week, I received news that a friend that attended Diakonia with me, was diagnosed with cancer. That really was a blow. She has a wonderful disposition, and continues it even now. She came through surgery well, and so far has a clean bill of health. I don’t always understand “WHY”, bad things happen. … [Read more…]
Well, you know it is time to leave a church, when you get your stomach all in knots, just thinking about going there. Then when you are there, your whole attitude changes. Then when you run into people that have hurt you, you want to forgive, but have problems fully doing so. Humans have a … [Read more…]