Inclusive....

God has gifted some with abilities. For some that ability is singing, song writing, leading, playing, creating art or video or graphics, dancing, .....for some God has given the gift of the arts to share his love through. It's a powerful medium. There is power in a professional video that shares God's power over addiction. There is inspiration in a perfectly placed, and arranged song. There are life changing moments when God uses the arts for his reasons.
I am praying about how to use all the people and resources God wants me to. This is not an easy task...which I am sure those of you who lead worship or lead music ministries can agree with...

I am not a very emotional person. I have always been separated from my feelings...except when it comes to Jesus. A song, a poem, a picture, a strong word from God can bring tears from my eyes and change to my heart better than anything else. "My God brings my darkness to light" He is faithful and he will inspire, and bring about change in lives....we have to be open and prepared.....or should I say prepared and open.....

Monday Morning Quarterbacking...

• This was my first week back and I played drums...which I am not good at.
• The band was awesome and we are bringing more and more people into the mix....
• Jamie Campbell played with us this week.
  
• I am so thankful for the talent and skills God has brought our way at Discover Point and I pray for more!!!!!!!
  
• The band rocked this week. Brien is such a great friend and great lead worshipper.
• This was the last week of So You're Dead now What? Heaven was the subject.
  
• What a hope we have in Jesus Christ. Heaven is waiting for you....
• Daniel painted during the service and I heard alot of good stuff about it..
• Alot of people were out of town but we still have a good group.
• All in all this Sunday was good. The subject matter was awesome....and decisions were made to follow Jesus Christ...which is why DPC is here.
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• Thanks to everyone for continued prayers and thoughts.
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Ethan's confession

Ethan is such a funny kid. I thought I would share this with you guys.

Stone Mountain

Going to Stone Mountain with DP today.

Discover Point Church

DiscoverPointChurch.com this Sunday is "So you're dead now what?" Heaven is the subject. It's going to be my first week back and I am so thankful Brien is leading. Everyone at Discover Point has been so amazing. You guys have given us so much comfort during this time. Everyone has show us much love...The food has been amazing and the support emotional and finanical has humbled us. Thank you all very much

The same goes for our family....what a support. We know we are loved by you guys.

I received a bonsai tree from some clients at the Hampton Inn yesterday. They are Jehovah's Witness and I don't know exactly what they believe about the afterlife, but I do know that they don't have the promise of Heaven that we have in Jesus Christ. What worship we will shout in Heaven!!!! I am more ready for heaven now than ever before.

Flowers

Green Meadow Memorial Gardens. I used to pass this cemetary without blinking an eye. I never gave any thought to who was there and what they meant to their loved ones. It's now a special place for me. A place I can go and remember.

Here is a picture that my baby sister Melissa took on Saturday. Noah's grave is directly under the flowers. I love this picture. Lisa posted more of these on her blog.

A song that I was given that speaks to me...

Petra : Hello Again

(just so you know, I am not a Petra fan but this song is permitted)

Back to work today!!!

I was back at work today. It's amazing how the place just keeps on rolling if you are there or not. That's the hotel business. People come in to town and out in a few days. Some people are nice, some can trash a room, some eat take a few extra muffins for the road from the hot breakfast, some leave without eating a bite.... today my brain was not in it. I guess I really don't know how this loss is going to effect me. I found myself day dreaming and then coming back out of my Noah thoughts.... I have a sadness inside. I don't know what I would do without Lisa or Ethan. they give me something to take care of. And I don't know what I would do without faith in Jesus Christ. Never have I understood how amazing it is to be a follower than through the death of my child.
I trust His promises even harder than ever before.

Great song: Matt Redman's I cling to the cross