Saturday thoughts

Sitting at IHOP eating, praying, planning and pondering how blessed I am to be in Odessa...

I can't imagine being anywhere else. I've felt that way about my other three ministry stops the past (almost) 30 years. I've never been a "grass is greener over there" type of minister. I know plenty who are. I've heard of pastors who are always shopping their resumes looking for a vertical move toward larger churches, more money, speaking engagements and the like. That just isn't me.

I'm pleased that in each of the places I've served there have been people that God has placed in my path that I have been able to develop a relationship with and influence them to become more dedicated followers of Christ. There haven't been thousands like Peter influenced on the Day of Pentecost... more like Phillip in Acts 8.

My point? Still a mystery even to me... Actually the point is a "bloom where you are planted" thing and be grateful that the Lord of the universe chooses to allow to be a part of the process!



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Location:IHOP

Busy Saturday?

Not sure what plans you have for Saturday, but you might spend some time with the Lord just in case the prediction of Christ's return is accurate...

The love of my life has a training meeting for an upcoming Emmaus weekend, so I'll probably go to breakfast and maybe work in the yard. That is if the Lord doesn't come, which we will know whether he has know by Friday afternoon. How do I know that? Because with the International Dateline being where it is Saturday actually begins on Friday here... That is unless Yahweh operates in the time zones of the Western Hemisphere...

I did finish my sermon for Sunday, so I'm ready either way! Are you?


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Location:The Big O

Randomness

I haven't posted a randomness in some time, so here goes...

Without a doubt the worst trade in baseball was the Boston Red Sox trading the "Babe" to the Yankees. Without a doubt the worst trading organization has got to be the Houston Astros! How many outstanding players have they traded only to get mediocre prospects? Last year they traded Lance Berkman who helped the Yankees reach the playoffs and now is with the Cardinals! He just burned them on a three run homer... Houston, you need a baseball owner, not a grocery store trucker...

Is there a stat for the team that leaves the most runners on base? I'm willing to bet the Astros are the all-time leader!

I was bemoaning the awful winds and lack of rain here in the oil garden when I saw the video of the destruction and devastation left by the tornados. It isn't that bad here after all.

I was reminded this afternoon that love and happiness are based more on the choices we make than on the things that happen to us. I was sharing that with a young couple in a pre-marital counseling session when I realized that I needed to be reminded of that! It is interesting how Yahweh does that!

Yesterday was Professional Assistant's Day. It used to be "Secretary's Day", but it has morphed into what it is. This is the first church that I have served that has a "Professional Assistant" and I am truly blessed by her! I think I have above average administrative / management / leadership skills, but having her makes me more efficient. I'm very grateful to work with Judy Gaines!

So the birth certificate has been released... So what! I agree with the President (and probably the only thing that I agree with him on) is that we have much more important things to deal with!

Rev David Wilkerson was killed in a car wreck this week. He is best known for his outreach to the street gangs in New York. I read "Run Baby Run" over and over again when I was in Junior High school. I heard him preach at First Baptist Church in Clovis, New Mexico in 1972 (?) with "Dallas Holm and Praise" doing the music! "Well done faithful servant!"

I'm done for now...

Location:Casa de Gibbons

Hunting Eggs...

So I go into my office, sit down and turn on the computer and start working... I glance over to my right and I see an Easter egg! I look around and there are Easter eggs meticulously placed around my office!

I've found eight so far. Each one has a sticker, bible reference or a note of encouragement inside.

What a nice way to start the week! Thank you Easter bunny!!


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Location:Bethany Christian

Friday

Let me see...   attended a funeral for a church member, realized while I was driving that I had forgotten  my wallet & driver's license... came home to cat puke on the bedspread for the second time THIS week!...  called Black & Decker because our mini-fridge has stopped working, was told that there was nothing they could do... then opened the mail to find that our house payment is going up $215 a month because our escrow account was too low (I guess that means either taxes have gone UP or some financial guru didn't figure it correctly...  the wind continues to blow parts of El Paso, Eastern New Mexico and Amarillo by us...  so this is Friday, my day off!   Great.........

Communion?

Had lunch with my parents and our good friends from Midland. Over steakfingers, we discussed the Lord, faith, worship and many other aspects of Christianity. It was a great time!

Thinking and talking about communion, my thoughts led me to the conclusion that we were having communion! Communion is more than a vital part of the worship. Communion is the body of Christ sharing their lives together where the happen to me!


While talking, my friend mentioned that I haven't blogged much lately. I suppose I need to do better. Perhaps I will!

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Location:Andrews Hwy,Odessa,United States

Sunday

Most Sunday mornings are good... I enjoy worship and communion. However today was especially meaningful! Why? Not sure... We didn't do anything out the ordinary and attendance was average. I had some struggles this week, as well as some victories, but that is true every week. So what made the difference? Attitude? Preparation?
Ultimately it was the presence of the Lord! Maybe I need to keep my eyes open and my heart prepared...

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Location:Home