Balancing Ministry N' Work

Crossroads in life come when we least expect them. This time is no exception. After finding out I had a brain tumor, going through a 10.5 hour surgery, spending 13 days in the hospital, and being on the road to recovery, a crossroad appears to be approaching. Years ago, I was faced with a major crossroad that. It came when I least expected. I was surprised when I felt God guiding me to get my Bachelors in Religion. I was finishing up my Associates Degree and was planning on continuing on at California State University of Fullerton with a degree in Business or Math. I was not aware of the plans God had for me. Sitting at a Men's Retreat out in the wilderness, I heard God tell me to go another path. This was a major crossroad in my life. I could have continued on with what I had planned, or I could listen to God. Following God down that alternate direction has been wonderful. I have met so many people that I would not have known, I have shared His good news with people, and have real...

The biggest struggle I have now is remembering that I am recovering from surgery! Did you catch that? I need to remember that I had surgery! That is an amazing thing. What do I mean? Basically I get so busy with life that I forget I need to pace myself. I work hard and want to play hard, and then wonder why I run out of steam. For example, last week was a tiring week at work. Friday afternoon, I was tired. Mostly cause I did not sleep well most of the week. Well it was also the kickoff of Relay for Life here in Jackson, MI. I wanted to go walk, and so did Alexis and the kids. So after a work, we went. I knew I was tired, but it was for a good cause. When we got there we hung out for a bit with people from work and then the kids and Alexis signed in at their schools both. Then we started walking. First lap, no problem. Second lap started out great, and for the most part I just started getting tired. It was not until we were about 80% done with the second lap that I realized I was no lon...

The question 'Why?' is one that people who have major medical problems ask all the time. They question why this is happening to them. Why were they chosen to suffer. and much more. To be honest, that is not the why question I have been asking. I know that God allowed me to go on this journey so that others can be touched. I have talked to people who have been moved by what I have gone through and the faith in God I have shown. I have heard people say that seeing what I have gone through has made it easier for them to go through their challenges. I am thankful that God saw me as worthy, that He trusted me to be His vessel during this time. I feel honored to be used by God. Regardless of how tough this has been at times, I believe complete that God has been good to me. He has taken care of everything, and provided everything that I needed. The 'Why' question I have been asking has to do with how this has impacted my ability to serve Him. If you have been reading my blog y...