How whining worked for me
I have been feeling useless of late. In the past I have used my days off to help out in places around Houston where my heart is engaged. This last month, I have not had a day off where I was able to do anything but get dressed. Most days I haven't even achieved that. Two weeks ago I was praying about my lack of ability to serve as I had been used to. Well, to be truthful, it was more of a whining complaining about it than anything else. Fortunately God is able to hear my heart which was hiding in the whining. He took my whiny spirit and found me an outlet to help me feel useful again.I got an email from a friend looking for help one evening right after my shift at work.

Thy will be done
I heard this phrase today in what may well be it's most genuine utterance ever. They were spoken by a man whose heart is firmly in God's hands. They were used to convey his willingness for God to work His will on the one this man cherishes the most. Let me explain. A couple of days ago my dear brother-in-love suffered a major medical incident. One which has left him in the hospital with resolution yet to come. He is taking all this with amazingly good spirits.His father has had a medical battle of his own for the past few years. Extended treatment including all manner of chemotherapy and radiation have been part of his life. After hearing the news o

Truth Survey
My friend Lee has once again brought me into a facebook experiment. This one involves a survey requiring truthful answers. So here we go!1.What was the last thing you ate?Salad and Pizza2.Where was your profile picture taken?Scotland3.Can you play Guitar Hero?Never tried, have had to give up my real guitar. My niece Laura has it now and is much better with it than I ever was.4.Name someone who made you laugh today?Stacy5.How late did you stay up last night and why?It's not staying up if you can't sleep, so 5:00 am and I am not saying because it sounds like complaining!6.If y

Recurring thoughts
A couple of weeks ago we sang one of my favorite hymns during the service, "Lead On, O King Eternal." Now even weeks later the lyrics are still running through my mind.For not with swords’ loud clashing,Nor roll of stirring drums;With deeds of love and mercyThe heavenly kingdom comes.This line from the second verse keeps finding it's way into my daily life. God continues to place in my path many opportunities to put it into practice. From helping a new mom find her feet, to guiding a friend with downsizing and offering assistance in a new business venture. I can feel I am doing my part in furt

Tough times
There have been many times in my life when things have been difficult to the point of overwhelming. If you were just looking at the facts of my life right now, you would think this another such period. Objectively, I can see all the things which would make this be the worst time of my life. But subjectively, it doesn't feel that way.I have been this poor before. I have had times of increasing pain and limitations before. I have had periods where everything fell apart around me before. Yet this time, when all three are in place, I don't feel the despair I have felt in the past. This morning in a moment of enforced stillness I asked myself ; Why? What is differ