New breathe prayer

I’ve found a new breathe prayer in addition to the others I’ve been praying: “Father, make me hungry for you and your word.” I really need that hunger I had as a young Christian. I had a large passion for His word and that passion has dwindled. I’m looking forward to Him granting my request!

Free Time

Val and the kids went to visit Mark and Leah and the household for 3 days. It’s nice to be alone for a short while but I find that I struggle with having time to relax without feeling like I should be doing something ‘productive.’ Now that the onslaught of activities has passed, I don’t have as much on my schedule and am looking for some things to do around the house. Last night I cleaned up my office a little but that was about it. Any ideas on why I ‘feel’ like I have to be doing something productive?

Unwinding of Sin

I appreciate those who have been praying for me in regard to my confession. God is indeed answered many aspects of my concerns and requests. I look forward to walking this unwinding of the tangled web with Him and with Val. Special thanks to my very special friends who have specially lifted us up in prayer. You are so dear to me!

A long time sin

I’ve certainly been away for awhile now but it’s been because of a sin in my life that I’ve been struggling with more than ever. I’m glad it’s come to a head; I know I’m forgiven; BUT I want to know Jesus heart in the whole thing. I want to know how I’m going to be cleansed from it; what is He going to do to alleviate the consequences. All in all, I hear silence from heaven. I wish to hear something… anything.

CBC Musings - Downright fun at night

I'd had never thought that our room (Val & I; Faye & Bert) would turn out to be the landing spot for all the nighttime activity. I imagine the laughter is still echoing in the dorm room there. Who'd have thought one could have so much cleancut fun. First night Laurie I. stopped in with Henrich & Maria, Bill A. and Pat C who are from "over the pond." Second night Larry & Joyce stopped as well as Laurie again who said, "I was raised in the slums and I always knew where to find the party..."

We made fun of each other, in good nature, of course. It felt good just to laugh without needing to make a heavy spiritual impact on each other. There was plenty of that during the conference.

I shall never forget Henrich massaging Bert's back. I never saw anyone express gut wrenching laughter that switched to twisting pain in milliseconds before. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt!

What I liked the most is that everyone felt free to stop by and feel at home. I would like to think that we were as approachable as Jesus was which may have been the largest blessing of all.

'Pressing Matters'

I'm so glad people are praying for me with the upcoming conference. Tonight we have our monthly men's meeting at church which I considered skipping but they are so good and helpful. I was also asked to fix a laptop which I hope to do tonight. In fact I plan on laying on of hands in prayer on the thing and asking God for quick wisdom/insight to fix it.

I finished my outline for the optional study which is good. I think I'm a little frightened of the unknown of the next few days. Sort of that control thing... I'd like to have everything under perfect control...

So, I take refuge in the fact that Jesus is in charge and I will rest in that.

Now I've just got to finish the Opening & Closing Remarks. I'm going to roll the dice on the short Baptismal portion of the program I have. If there is a candidate, I'll prepare a few remarks the night before using Mike's invitational for a springboard. I have to do the same with the closing remarks as well.

Father, I release to you my burdens of packing, traveling, and giving to others the next few days. Into your hands I place my concerns of:

Opening remarks
Conference Chairman unknowns
Praise and Gifts session
Closing Remarks
Baptismal
Business Meeting

In Jesus name,

So Be It