Ups and downs...
This past week has been pretty busy so far. Even this past weekend was busy. Our church crowd was up. My small group crowd was up - Scott, John, Eli, Stacey, Stacey (another one), J-mo, Kyle, Eric, Wendy, and all the respective young-uns were there. Changed things up this week by starting with a Bible study/discussion time, then we cooked up some ground-up cows on the grill. I was pretty happy the crowd was so big.
Our Monday night Guad gathering carried on this tradition. Except for J-mo and (my) Stacey, we had the same crowd together again, with the addition of David.
Lately, I've been 'feeling' a renewal of energy and a renewal of our community, and I hope that it continues. We've been praying long and hard for it, so I hope God's just beginning to answer.
Band practice was Tuesday night this week to accommodate several of the musicians. Steven, Jeremy, Eli, Eric, and I are on tap to play this week. The rehearsal went long (6:30 - 9:00), but it was an unusually 'fun' and definitely turned into a time of worship and fellowship. I want to see that kind of energy continue weekly AND carry into Sundays. As I've been saying a lot lately: "If we're not letting God work IN our lives, how can we expect him to work THROUGH us?" Sure, he can use us "in spite" of our lack of connection with him. But when we connect with him in our daily lives (our walk, our community, our own worship), the work he does through us is so powerful.
So, all in all, things are 'up.' J-mo's transitioning to a new job, so he's more fun to be around ;-). The community is re-strengthening. There's energy. Stacey's new job starts in a couple of weeks.
Still, the house in Birmingham has not sold yet. We've received one offer, but it was more of an insult than anything. So, if you're into prayer, pray that the house sells at a reasonable price so that we can let go of the 'weight' it lays on our shoulders.
KEY PHRASES: "Snack muffins." "A ministry for beer lovers? That would be a first for Decatur, Alabama." "Are you getting any?" (relax...it was a funny-sounding comment where Kyle asked Kailyn if she was getting water through a straw...I simply responded, "Gee, I guess you and J-mo hear that a lot.") Yes, must...go...repent...
So, all in al
Our Monday night Guad gathering carried on this tradition. Except for J-mo and (my) Stacey, we had the same crowd together again, with the addition of David.
Lately, I've been 'feeling' a renewal of energy and a renewal of our community, and I hope that it continues. We've been praying long and hard for it, so I hope God's just beginning to answer.
Band practice was Tuesday night this week to accommodate several of the musicians. Steven, Jeremy, Eli, Eric, and I are on tap to play this week. The rehearsal went long (6:30 - 9:00), but it was an unusually 'fun' and definitely turned into a time of worship and fellowship. I want to see that kind of energy continue weekly AND carry into Sundays. As I've been saying a lot lately: "If we're not letting God work IN our lives, how can we expect him to work THROUGH us?" Sure, he can use us "in spite" of our lack of connection with him. But when we connect with him in our daily lives (our walk, our community, our own worship), the work he does through us is so powerful.
So, all in all, things are 'up.' J-mo's transitioning to a new job, so he's more fun to be around ;-). The community is re-strengthening. There's energy. Stacey's new job starts in a couple of weeks.
Still, the house in Birmingham has not sold yet. We've received one offer, but it was more of an insult than anything. So, if you're into prayer, pray that the house sells at a reasonable price so that we can let go of the 'weight' it lays on our shoulders.
KEY PHRASES: "Snack muffins." "A ministry for beer lovers? That would be a first for Decatur, Alabama." "Are you getting any?" (relax...it was a funny-sounding comment where Kyle asked Kailyn if she was getting water through a straw...I simply responded, "Gee, I guess you and J-mo hear that a lot.") Yes, must...go...repent...
So, all in al
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