Monday, June 04, 2007
Commercial break
Memorial Day pictures (and a broken rule)
I had a nice time getting to know people better during the picnic last weekend. I still don't know everyone as well as I would like, but I'm making progress. We men are going camping in two weeks. I'm looking forward to a retreat with Christian men, and I have the feeling that pastor's going to corner me about Tracy.
[Here's where I break my rule about never backspacing. I had to take out a lot of stuff. Mostly about confusion and unanswered questions that only God can handle now.]
I'm also so thankful that I've been able to run to God in these times. I'm so thankful for a supporting church who doesn't just try to make me feel good but is willing and eager to show me from the Bible what I must know to get through trials. And when I'm wrong, I'm wrong - not the Bible. I'm thankful for a pastor who preaches the Bible clearly without sugar coating anything. He never says, "well, I think this" or "I think that". Instead, he says, "the Bible says this about that".
I've finally come to realize the thin razor thin path I am expected to walk. I see now how many times I fail, and how many times I must climb back onto the potter's wheel for another go around. (thanks for an awsome message pastor) I've been reshaped for the better after all and will continue to be reshaped as long as I remain moldable. Not just because of what has happened to me, but also inspite of it.
Please don't give me a hard time about how long this is taking. It's really been just 3 months, and although it's also been 4 years, it means that I have feelings. It also means that I've had my metal tested and I've come out stronger for it.
Finally, below are some of the pictures from our church Memorial Day picnic. I enjoy every hour that I'm with these people. I thank God for them in my life, and I'm hopeful that if it be God's will, I'm able to move closer so I can spend more time with them.
I had a nice time getting to know people better during the picnic last weekend. I still don't know everyone as well as I would like, but I'm making progress. We men are going camping in two weeks. I'm looking forward to a retreat with Christian men, and I have the feeling that pastor's going to corner me about Tracy.
[Here's where I break my rule about never backspacing. I had to take out a lot of stuff. Mostly about confusion and unanswered questions that only God can handle now.]
I'm also so thankful that I've been able to run to God in these times. I'm so thankful for a supporting church who doesn't just try to make me feel good but is willing and eager to show me from the Bible what I must know to get through trials. And when I'm wrong, I'm wrong - not the Bible. I'm thankful for a pastor who preaches the Bible clearly without sugar coating anything. He never says, "well, I think this" or "I think that". Instead, he says, "the Bible says this about that".
I've finally come to realize the thin razor thin path I am expected to walk. I see now how many times I fail, and how many times I must climb back onto the potter's wheel for another go around. (thanks for an awsome message pastor) I've been reshaped for the better after all and will continue to be reshaped as long as I remain moldable. Not just because of what has happened to me, but also inspite of it.
Please don't give me a hard time about how long this is taking. It's really been just 3 months, and although it's also been 4 years, it means that I have feelings. It also means that I've had my metal tested and I've come out stronger for it.
Finally, below are some of the pictures from our church Memorial Day picnic. I enjoy every hour that I'm with these people. I thank God for them in my life, and I'm hopeful that if it be God's will, I'm able to move closer so I can spend more time with them.
