Thoughts and Reflections

Ya know, sometimes I think I’m afraid of coming to events where I know God is going to show up because of what He is going to do in my heart through the preaching. Once again He has shown his love for me and had the very first sermons pointed right at me. Tony Shirley started the night off with a sermon titled “In the Valley”. The Whole thought process started the focus on the fact that the world watches us all the time, but especially when we are in the valley. They are truly looking to see if we really believe in what we say. Not only that, they are many times honestly looking for the answer to their troubles. He continued on and focused on the fact that we need to not only show up in the valley, but to stand strong. It is not going to be easy for sure, but we are not alone. Many times God has us there for two reasons. One is to show Himself and His power to the world and to magnify the strength we have through Him. Other times he just wants to show Himself strong to us. Oh ho...

  A new device for a new year.   So I am going to play with it and attempt to “blog” what I get from it. I can already thank the Lord for a great trip down to the camp from Fairbanks. The roads were good all the way and the company was good. I even managed to grab a nap on the way. I am now in my room and it looks like I am part of the crew that will “babysit” the boys who do not have a father with them this year. That actually works out fine for me because I want them young men to see me as approachable and someone they can talk to if needed.   To be honest I am hoping that God can show me some more direction for my life. I look t where I am now and I truly do try to accept what God has for me now and being content with it. It is hard for me because I want to serve Him in every way that I can. Sometimes I think that I am working at Fort Knox getting experience in the computer industry because God wants to use that knowledge for His glory in full time s...