When it rains it pours?

Well, what a day. I am setting at the hospital. Its 10:30 pm. been a long and testing day.

My mom had a stroke this morning.

Yesterday morning she was fine. Today, well..... she is in ICU.

So, in the last year and a half has been wild! My next to the oldest brother dies. My dad had a stroke, and recently was diagnosed with demensia. My wife's dad was diagnosed with cancer. This morning, my mom had a stroke. Through it all when it rains it pours.

The grace of God rains. the grace of God pours. Yea, I admit its been very tough. I have cried, cussed, wept deeply, fought depression and even laughed for no reason. Through it all God still has been so good.

I have seen a Church go from 180 to 50, yet God is still good. He still sends His rain. He still pours His grace. He still smiles and even cries with me.

There has been a lot of "bad" happen. But, that has not changed our "Good" God.

No matter what, he is God. No matter what He knoes all, feels all, see's all, touches all, loves all, feels all, and wants to save..... all.

Yep, when it rains, it pours. And for that, I am thankful

Canvas

I spoke to a young man over the weekend who is full of it!!!! Potential.... he is full of a LOT of potential.
I told him that he was an empty canvas. Then God spoke to me.
I went on to tell him that God wants to create a master piece on him. He wants to work through him in a unique way.
God is not a "factory owner" He is a "creator". he does not create duplicates, He creates original artwork. He wants to flow through us with unique breaths of fresh air. He wants to create in us a pure heart that makes people feel His love, His joy, His expression, His touch.
Canvas.
Lots of color and even black and whites at times.
The wise king David prayed in psalm 51 Create in me a clean heart....." this was just after his "fall". God has always wanted to take fallen people (which happens to be the whole world) and Crete new and loving hearts.
Canvas.
That young man is going to be Gods "Magnum Opus" (God's Masterpiece)
Canvas
Are you ready to be still long enough for God to do His artwork on and through you?
Just a Thought.....

Fw: Settn by the fire

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Randy Wood" <pastorrandy1999@sbcglobal.net>

Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:29:02
To: Twit Pic<razorbackrandy.1407@twitpic.com>
Subject: Settn by the fire

We live in the country. Its very peaceful. And to be honest, its times like this afternoon that I love the most. I hear the birds, horses, the dogs are playing. Peace. I can hear God better out hear than anywhere on earth

If you happened upon by tiny blogspot, I'm curious. What brings you the most peace?

Just a Thought.....
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Kylie's Song

This is what I needed. Mannnnnnn to have her courage, innocence and pure heart!

Get it?

Some people just cant take jokes!

I am learning to laugh at life. Why, because if I don't I will cry all the time!

I want to live in and on "purpose" and on fire for God, however, I don't want to be uptight.

Yes, I love Jesus. Yes, I believe in being "serious" at times. Yes, I think it is OK to cry. However, whoever came up with the stupid idea that we have to walk around with the proverbial "the end is near" hanging around our neck should be slapped!

Why take life so dang serious all the time?

I know, there is a time for everything, but i believe that the time to laugh is on God's top 2 list!

"Why did the Chicken cross the road?"

duhhh

"To prove to the squirrel it can be done!!"

Now, that is funny!

At least smile!!!!!

Enjoy life!

Fart in public and laugh about it!

Sing a song!

Listen to classic Eddie Murphy (You can screen out the cussing)

Read the Bible and follow the life of Jesus. Its a blast! Its funny!

Laugh, smile.

Laugh until you cry!

Cry until you laugh!

Just a Thought.....