Wednesday, February 29

I don't feel well at all today. That's okay. It is part of this journey that I am travelling. Some days are better than others. The last couple of days have been pretty good, so I was due for a physically down day.
Still, as the GC Choir sings, I never lost my joy, my praise. Because, as the GC Worship Team sings, I am trading my sorrows, my sickness, my shame and my pain, for the joy of the LORD.
Besides that, today is "leap day" on the calendar. You only get a chance to have a February 29th every four years or so. So I am celebrating leap day in the Lord.

We all have "down days." How do you look at yours?
Hint: It's all about HIM!

Monday, February 27

What a great day at GC Church yesterday! I was able to preach both services. And today has been a good day as well. I went to breakfast with my preacher buddies, and then visited my Kitty friends. If I ever doubt whether or not I am loved, I know that I have some special KAHC friends who will reassure me of their love and friendship. They are a special group of people to me.
Speaking of feeling loved, yesterday I shared with my church family how I have really felt their love and support over these past months. Many of you follow this blog, and literally hundreds of others have expressed their thoughts and prayers.

Jesus said that the way that others will know that we are His disciples is by the way that we love one another. I know some real Jesus people!!!

Saturday, February 25

I do believe that I am feeling better every day. My digestive system seems to be getting back to somewhat normal. Although, I can hardly remember what that feels like. It seems like a long time since I have felt physically normal. I am still very fatigued. I will be glad when that too, passes.
I like Saturdays. Most folks have the day off. Many folks sleep in or lounge around slowly on Saturday mornings. I hope that you take a day now and then just to rest. I have discovered that rest is more important than I thought.
Jesus said something like, come to me and I will give you rest. Did you know that there is a place and a person to whom you can go to rest?

February 23

God is good! All the time! I was able to preach last night! I am really tired today because of it, but it is a great tired feeling. I so appreciate my gc family.
Yesterday my good friend, Terry Johnson shared with me that he attended the National Broadcaster's Convention in Nashville, Tn. He said that people from all over the world were asking how his pastor was doing, and reminding him that they are praying for me. Prayer is a powerful tool folks. Thank you so much for your prayers from right here in my family and friends in Wayne County, to wherever they originate.
I am one blessed man!

Can you say that? Can you say that you are blessed? 

Wednesday, February 22

Yesterday went well. We saw our doctors and all agree with the plan. I will be home, building my strength, gaining weight, and getting back to normal before before getting any more treatments. Keep in mind that the treatments that I have been taking are for preventative measure. So in the meantime, we will have regular scans and tests done to make sure that nothing new is showing up. I am looking forward to the next few weeks.
Today is "Ash Wednesday." (you might even see some folks walking around with a cross on their forehead) The meaning behind this Holy Day is simply this. Is there anything that is keeping you from becoming as close to God as you possibly can? Not that you are not close to God. Not that you are not saved. Not that you are not a good person. But are you as close to God as you could be? If you can put your finger on any one thing that you need to give to God, but you just have not been able to do it, then give it to God for the 40 days during Lent; that is from today until Easter.
Whatever you give up, remember that God has something better in its place.