Amazing!!

Can you believe it? I have updated quite a bit recently. It just so happens, though, that all of the blogs I usually check haven't been. Kind of ironic, isn't it? Anyway, I'm really beginning to get into this blogging thing. I'm realizing that I can write down my thoughts. That has always been a difficult thing for me. Some would say it's because I don't have many thoughts. HOWEVER, I do but never cared to write them down. I would much rather let them stew in my head. But I'm finding this very therapeutic.

I've been doing a lot of reading lately. A lot of listening to some lecture tapes. A lot of studying. It's been real good too. It used to be that, even in ministry, I would only do those things to prepare for some event or lesson or sermon. Now I'm doing it to really better myself and educate myself. I know that continuing my education officially can't take place for a little bit because of finances. But this has been very worthwhile for me. I've been stretching my own personal beliefs and thought patterns. Not that I completely agree with everything I read or hear, but if I don't at least consider it, I am just plain ignorant on the subjects.

I'm looking forward to this week's sermon. It should be good. At least good for me to get off my chest. This is one that I knew a month ago that I would be preaching, but I didn't know the direction that God would have me take with it. I'm excited, yet also somewhat anxious (nervous anxious). The content could upset some people, but isn't that the point sometimes?

Praise team practice tonight. I've been replaced on the acoustic guitar, but that's cool. The guy who's playing now is super-talented and is just getting involved in the church. It's really cool to see people getting plugged into things. This also gives me the opportunity to going back to vocals, which I enjoy.

Going to be a long day on Sunday. We have a "men's meeting" after service. Should be a long one with all the things that need to be discussed. Our move to St. Anne's, the possibility of buying the land, meeting with the elders of another church, etc. Pray for us, but more specifically, pray for me. There are some things that I need to discuss with them that are important for our growth.

Praying for you all. Be a blessing!!