Its been a while

I have not wrote in a while...Been very busy
I have been to Branson, preached another funeral
and learned a lot about God. I am tired today
and trying to relax all day long...Not always easy,
though.

JC

VACATION

I am so excited...I will be taking a vacation to Branson this weekend. I am taking "off" Thursday thru Monday - - - No worries, studying for lessons, all the above - - - I am ready to get away for a little while. Not too far because 35 from the congregation here are going as well! It will be enjoyable and well deserved...

I'm loving it

JC

Fall - My favorite

I love this time of year. The change from summer to autumn is
one of my favorite times of year. The colors, the temperature,
football, and jackets - I love it. It reminds me of coaching soccer
for so many years, trying to get practice in before 7:00. It reminds
me of being a kid and pumpkins and candy and dressing up. It reminds
me of how God changes the world around us so quickly and easily...and
how it takes so long for us to change. But the other thing to ponder is
that God has to change these things every year - not once and done.
That is like us, isn't it? Continually changing...

JC

Back to normal (whatever that means)

The past few days have been so hectic... but there have
been parts that I have enjoyed. Namely, Amy being home.
It has been nice to get up and go somewhere, kind of like
in the summer. It does make it harder to study and what
not but I will take it. Also, I haven't been keeping up with the
chores either - back to normal! The place has got out of hand
these past few days...it will not ake long to get it back in shape.

Maybe, Amy can just retire and we live off my lucrative
ministry salary. . .

Maybe...

JC

My First Funeral

I officiated my first funeral today. It was the funeral
of probably my best friend in the congregation, Mack Bowles.
He was 82, a dear friend, and a great warrior for Christ. I hope
I did my best to please the family and honor my friend.
Everyone told me that I did a good job - I appreciate their
comments. I even had one person tell me that he was ready to die so
that I could do his; another lady told me that I could do hers as well.
If it all the same, I don't think I want to lose any more friends
right now...

JC

Essentials of a Christian

I was reading in Matthew 6 today and saw three basic
and simple essentials for the Godly person in the Kingdom.
Giving, Praying and Fasting...I have done a pitiful job with the
first one, a horrendous job with the second one and have never
tried the third. I think I will attempt the third this Friday - - -
The other two I will work on.

JC

I love a rainy Saturday

These kinds of days are so relaxing.
Nothing to do outside (raining)...football
on the tube, snacks a plenty, a little laundry...
WHAT A DAY! Every once in a while it is nice to
these days.

JC