Struggle with Faith

Well after my last post, I received a call from Shane. He has informed me that instead of having money from financial aid to help him get through the rest of the semester he owes $1000.00. He has been working a couple hours a day on campus, but that will stop Oct 6 when basketball starts. On that topic, he took ACT again to be able to play first semester, he didnt do well and he now has to wait until 2nd semester to start playing. Thats ok it will help him get ahead of studies.

Shane will probably come home because he cant earn enough to pay for school and I dont earn enough to pay my bills let alone pay for college. He has changed so my much and was trying to do what God has led him to do and now this. I am really struggling with my faith right now so please pray for me.

Prayer

The power of prayer is an awesome weapon.(as my growth group can tell you) We need to use it. Heavy on my heart is morning is FFC and my growth group members. Its not because of economy. It will work itself out. My main concern this morning is FFC and my group members. One of the missions of FFC is to minister to community outside our walls. We as a church do a good job with that. Pastor Jeff does a great job as do all of our Pastors(we are blessed). God has filled the buildings of FFC with the Holy Spirit and his protecting armour. I am sure God is with us always, but it seems that outside our walls some of our FFC members are under attack.

Satan knows what is at stake and is trying his best to drive a wedge between us and God. I know members of our church and growth group seem to be facing some issues. During the confessions series, confessions were made, people were saved and lives changed. Satan knows this and is trying to convict people and make people ashamed and guilty for past sins. They just need to know God has forgiven them and wiped the slate clean and Satan is just trying to throw them off track.

Remember we have those with illness and injury. This not only causes physical hurt, but spiritual hurt. If this cause loss of work, also financial hurt.

Relationships are an issue. Satan knows the best way to hurt you is to cause a relationship problem with those you love. DONT LET him DO THAT TO YOU!!!

Finances. God mentions this in the Bible more than any topic. The economy is bad and Satan knows that money will effect peoples relationship with God. There are folks that attend FFC that dont live paycheck to paycheck, but from day to day.

Now is the time for prayer!!!!!!!!!!!!
I maybe wrong but I dont think I am.

Politics

I dont do this often but if your main concern in this years election is the economy. Remember this and pass it along. Obama main economics advisers are the past CEO's of Freddie Mack and Sally Mae. Two of the main reasons for mortgage collapse.

What a Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Started with almost not going to church. We decided to go at last minute. I am glad we did. Pastor Jeff and Mindy's testimony was awesome. Pastor Kris nailed another one.

Then came growth group...Confessions were made and lives were changed....then

What an awesome worship and healing service. Music and worship were great. Healing both physical and spritutal took place. What an awesome day. (except Colts lost...LOL)

New Job

During the series "Wait" God told me to wait for another job offer. At that time I would be working 80-plus hrs. a week. I waited and now I have a new job offer. I am not sure this is the job I was to wait for, but it will help financial situation some.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!!!!

45 years young...........old............depends on which day. lol

Ice Cream Sunday

That is the theme is Sunday for my growth group. We will study week 3 questions from "Confessions" series and then have ice cream sundaes or shakes for those who bring blenders. If you like ice cream come and join us on Sunday.

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When does it end?

This season of trials seem like a decade.

Psalms 5:2

Listen to my cry for help my King and my God, for to you I pray

Good News for a Change

Spoke with Shane last evening. As you know he is at Barclay. He said he is doing well with classes. Basketball tryouts started last night and he was excited about that. He has made a few friends and said things are going well. The cell phone is working again. (He had battery in backwards). I think he is going to be just fine. I am proud of him and excited for him.

Dad update

First round of chemo has not taken care of the luekemia. He is undergoing a bonemarrow testing today to see if he is able to have a transplant. If he is then its time for test for donor. I hope I am the match. Its the least I can do for a man who has done everything for me.

18 wonderful years

Eighteen years ago my lovely bride Tammy and I said "I do" Tammy and I (along with Shane) started our new life. One year later along comes Eric. Its been 18 wonderful years. I promised her the world and the only thing I have given her is my love. She has stuck with me thru many tough times. I love her with all my heart.