Well... we're moving. For those of you who have done this more than once, I have said enough. For the rest, words cannot completely explain the stress that a move brings on. Sadly, as ministers we are forever mobile. While we may say that we are "putting down roots", we are always only a call from God, a poor ministry decision, someone else's poor decision or an angry, power hungry deacon away from being a nomad again. Fortunately, we are able to stay close to where we are due to the work I have with Wiregrass Hospice and Sonja's work in Dothan. Where we are moving is coming as a blessing as Ranger Reese and Rhonda have reached out to help a brotha and sista that were down on their luck. (Thanks guys! May God bless you a thousand fold!) 
    Now, back to moving. I could very easily become angry or bitter thinking about why I am where I am right now, but, He reminds me. This is not my home. I am but a sojourner, a pilgrim or a stranger in a distant land. Jesus told a follower once that the birds have nests and the foxes have dens, but the Son of Man has no where to lay His head. Each time I think about what some "followers" have accrued for themselves, I remember that where my heart is there my treasure will be also. Many may have more things, just give me Jesus and the freedom He brings. I'll be alright! 
    I already have more than I deserve. I am excited at what God is doing. He has opened doors and met needs beyond where I could dream or imagine. This life is not for everyone. The excitement is not for the faint of heart. Remember, Jesus said, "Many are called, few are chosen." While I may not know all the future holds, I know Who holds the future.
    Till next time, Keep seeking Him and ride safe!

  I appologize for being a day late with my post this week. I rode for so long yesterday that my butt was numb and my brain was dead at 11:00 pm. I have been watching this past week to see where the Lord was working. We went back to our home county for a couple of days over the weekend. We spent some wonderful time with Bob and Angie where we picked up my new baby, Pearl. (Soon Sonja will post pics of Pearl.) Then, we traveled to Commerce to spend more time with Bob and Angie along with Herman and Susan. Sonja called them HBW Royalty. I call them great friends and mentors. I am blessed to have these four people in my life.
  We then rode to Sonja's parent's place where we slept. Then, Saturday began with RAIN. After rescheduling our time to go visit my dad in the Nursing Home, we went to the CBC reunion. I had a good time hearing how God was working in the lives of those to whom we once ministered. I also had some good time with my former pastor, who has had a rough road of ministry also. (I am convinced that one day ALL those people who in Jesus Name, serve the devil will give more than an account. More on this at a later date.) Then we caged up and rode down to see my dad. He didn't recognize me but it was great to see him and tell him I loved him. He did say, "Yea" when I told him. That was cool to me. Then we went to see Somja's grandpa and spent family time with the "in-laws". Sunday began with Angela feeling bad and a long trip ahead of us. As we continued down the road, I kept thinking, "God is so Awesome." He created all that is and gave me the opportunity to enjoy it. WOW!
   As the week went along, the emotions are more under control. I am always amazed at the hand of God and how He works. I will never understand why everyone can't see through the darkness to see the Wonderful Light of God in Jesus Christ. We were asked, "Are you going to find another church? The answer is, "No!" If God has one for us, we will follow Him. If not, we will follow Him. Throughout our days, we have the opportunity to touch people. As I continue to grow comfortable in Who I am, Where I am, and Why I am, I am constantly reminded Whose I am. He bought me for a price I couldn't pay. He also blesses more than I deserve. My prayer for each of us this week is that God will continue to reveal Himself and His plan to use us!
  I hope these ramblings reveal how thankful I am for all Christ has done and continues to do for me and my family. Praise be to God Who gives us the victory in our Lord Jesus Christ.
  Till next week, Ride safe and Seek The kingdom of God in your life!

  Well, a week has come and gone since we last met here. In this week, I have experienced the highs and lows of the emotional roller coaster again. I am again amazed at the grace and love of God The Father. Each day He reveals Himself and reminds me of how much He loves me. (Imagibe that. The King of all creation loves me!)
  Over this past week, I had a friend tell me that he hasn't seen me so relaxed in a long time. Inside, I'm a mess, but on the outside, God's love and strength is working itself out for others too see. It is awesome how He works in us to impact others' lives. Remember, no man is an island. Even when we feel alone, He is with us and others are watching to see if what we believe and say is true.
   This morning we visited New Effort Church in Bonifay. The Pastor is a long time friend and fellow biker. (He rode to Sturgis in two days time. I'm not worthy! lol) His message today brought home the truth that Religion ruins the Relationship. Christ died and rose to set us FREE! Paul said, in Galatians 5, "Stand firm in the freedom by which we were set free." 
   This Liberty Christ has given us does three great and unique things. 1. We are set free from religion. Ever wondered why so many people abandon the faith? I believe it comes down to the burden of religion. Religion, hear what I'm saying, weights us down with duty. Ex. We must read the Bible! Not to hear from God but to read only. 2. We are set free from regulations. Regulations are based in results. we do such and such so we must be accepted by God. Here's a news flash! We are accepted without us doing anything past believing! 3. We are set free for a relationship. The average Old Testament Jew did not have a relational God. We, through Christ, have full access to the holiest place where God is!
  Now I didn't mean to go all sermonic, but Christ has set us FREE!
  Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has set us free!
  Till next week, Ride safe and live free!

 Wow! Here I am moving into the new milenium. I first want to say how amazed I am at Sonja's nightly blog. Bruce White once told me that Sonja was a better writer than me. This irritated me then, but now I know it is true. I have smiled and cried as she so eloquently carried us back in time and then brought us up to date with our lives. I am truly blessed to have a wife so talented. She loves me too (imagine that!).
 Here goes my first attempt at blogging.
 I have had one extreme emotional roller coaster ride the past few weeks. I have stepped out into the unknown by resigning the church where I have served for the past thirteen years. (This story will come back later.) Almost immediately after that, I was informed that my dad had been placed on Hospice care. For those that don't know, I work as a chaplain with Wiregrass Hospice. I signed paperwork and previewed the obituary and felt the rush of finality that that time will bring. After tears and sorrow, I have come to a point of joy in seeing mine and my sister's name listed as children of my dad for the first time in my forty six years. (This is another side trip for later) After all these emotions, today was the first Sunday in thirteen years that I had no push to develop and deliver a sermon. With the pushing of my wife, I attended church with a fellowship close to the house then rode the Mistress for the afternoon stopping only to rekindle an old biker friendship. Through this time today, God revealed Himself again to me as the Great I Am. I am blessed to be a child of the King. He blesses me more than I deserve and loves me more than I could earn. God's faithfulness never ceases to amaze me as I follow Him. 
 If any words should be heard from me, here they are. The same God Who loves me, loves you too. The same things He does for me, He will do for you! It is my prayer that we all we see His hand and yield ourselves to His plan.
 This blog will hopefully grow into a smaller version of what Sonja has so wonderfully begun. So long for this week. I will hopefully see you all here next week. Please continue to visit Sonja's blog. (She's the talented one.) May God bless and keep you this week.
 Till next time... Ride Safe!