Just thought I would share with you that it is now 7:10am on Saturday morning and I am ready to have church with the family of God.

We live in such a troubled world filled with deception and cruelty that the worship services at this church every week to me are an oasis in the wilderness. When the singing starts and the family of God lift their voices in unison I know God is going to show up and in His presence is fulness of joy!

God has been good to me for years and each day of my life in my own little way i want to say Thanks!!! that doesn't mean everyday is a great day. Just yesterday I was going through some old golf shirts that didn't fit anymore. I didn't realize how much weight I had lost. Gail was talking to me and I told her I don't think I will ever be that size again. She ministered to my manly ego by chiming in, "Probably not you'll just keep shrinking!" OHHHHHHHHHH that hurts my manly man ego and challenges my man card.

You may wonder what do you you do at moments that are real and not pleasant. Rejoce in the Lord. No matter what is going on in life God is always there, always encouraging, always understanding and always able to be your help. So today give Jesus some gratitude.