Scrambled Eggs & Corn Flakes

I was thinking about how a bunch of things that appeared to be very minor in the grand scheme, turned out to have a huge impact on my life. Looking back, you can see the patterns and how people and situations were placed that contributed to your current circumstance. I've always said that you never know if something you say or do will have a big impact. You don't know if that one moment you listened or lent a helping hand meant anything. In fact you may even have forgotten you did something, but the one you positively impacted didn't. God's plans come to fruition in all the small things. Take, for instance, my marriage to Susan. Yes, we met and fell in love. However, lots of little decisions made by us and those around us placed us in the environment for us to meet. The easy answer to why my wife and I are married is because of God. That God positioned all the events and players over the years to lead to that moment still amazes me. Sometimes, I wonder if it were even...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6-7. I don't pray as much as I should. When I do, I don't pray as long as I should. But, I do enjoy praying when I do, by myself or with others. I feel that it is a core element in one's walk with the Lord. There is something powerful in having an intimate conversation with God. Feeling Him move in one's heart and knowing He is hearing me is uplifting. This doesn't mean He answers every prayer in the way I see fit or that He is a genie granting my every wish. Like a good father, He knows what is best for me. A friend once said "Just because my children really want a lion as a pet, doesn't mean I get one for them" Prayer is more important for us as He already knows what is needed. It draws us...

"Your word is a lamp for my feet , a light on my path" Psalm 119:105 Over the years, I have had the honor of being involved in several home groups and on occasion even leading the discussions. I do not think that I am particularly good at leading, despite others' comments about it. When I do lead, my main goal is that we would all learn something and that I am there to facilitate discussion and follow where that leads. It is important to let those around me be fully engaged rather than throwing facts and what I know at them. Granted, my main weakness is not teaching but rather than letting it be a discussion. I should trust what I know at times, especially from a teaching perspective. First and foremost, praying is very important in preparing to lead a bible study. We are not experts on the Bible - some do know more than others - but everyone I hear speak on the word always comments on how they constantly learn something new each time they engage the scriptures. Pray fo...

Just before Susan left on a missions trip to India in 2013, God spoke to me about going. I have documented those thoughts earlier in "Be Prepared to Go". Now, about a year later - I have been thinking about it again. Thus far, I have not had any second thoughts. No fears in my heart nor any stresses financially. (OK, the Tetanus shot has me a little worried). It is funny because these are the kind of decisions that wind me up. Buying and selling a house, preparing for marriage, and job searches have made me more nervous than this. Kind of an unusual position for me to be in. Part of it, is that we are still more than 4 months off. As we get closer, I pray that it wont stress me out more. We have a team of fifteen going. Some newbies, like me, and others who are seasoned pros. We have several going who have outgoing personalities. Me, I am more the quiet blending into the background type. I was told that I might be the quietest person going on this trip. We shall see... Ser...