It's the Life!

We are busy that just seems to be my life. I've felt some pressures of late from a few places. I've had a little health issue or two nothing too big but annoying. I am 45 years old and have proudly proclaimed I've never received a ticket....well last week ALMOST ruined that record. My cute little sporty Lexus doesn't sport a front license plate. Last Thursday enroute to Lufkin a trooper pulled me over solely due to the lack of front license plate. He was kind, warned me and let me go. Saturday driving home from San Maros looooooooooooooooong story short is I almost got arrested by an irate officer. He was driving in excess of 100 mph. I did look in mirrors, he was way back and I changed lanes. Due to the slow speed of the vehicle in front of me and my driving slow and the officers speed he was on me when I got around the car. He stopped me, literally yelled at me, and gave me 4 tickets. He basically told me he wanted to arrest me. I was shaking like a falling leaf! Yesterday I got the nerve to call the Police Chief of that city. I asked him to pull the video tape. Remember I am only 45 years old. The officer called me old, asked if I was unstable, asked if I was listening to loud music (nothing was on), and a bunch of other mess. The chief reviewed the tape, called me back and confirmed my feelings. In fact he realized I didn't even describe it as badly as the scene really was. There wasn't just cause for the officer to be driving 100 mph either. The officer reported to his supervisor and chief that after leaving the scene he knew he had messed up. He reported he supposedly destroyed the citation. Of course I wasn't notified. What if I would have driven a couple of hrs back to court? hummmm Oh well, at least I'm back to a no ticket status. Praise the Lord!

I launched a new project yesterday, Charming Hospitality. Click on those words and it will take you to the site. Wow! It's something I think I will enjoy. I do want to share my resources and help train others. I love the home!

My kids have been mucho busy of late. They are working on Christmas and a huge rally for tomorrow night. Trent is such a diligent person. He has Nate Lawrence preaching. The TBC Chorale, Lorna Brittany Macey and singers, and our ensemble will be ministering in music. Of course every light, instrument, etc has to be just right. The girls are busy working on music and drama for Christmas, too. We haven't had family time in a couple of weeks.

Last night we had good church! Trent is a good worship leader for Wednesday nights. He doesn't fall into the trap of we are too tired to worship yet he doesn't expect us to jump and shout either. He promotes worship, gets everyone worshipping and does a great job of worshipping himself. Kent preached from the scripture "let there be light and there was light". He basically prepared for Sunday's day of miracles. Whatever God said 'let or allow' happened. We felt great faith.

Of course the world is bad, economy is horrible, all the mess with states voting for gay marriages, etc is alarming but hey what better time for revival. Jesus Christ is our hope. We do not look to the world for our hope. I don't want to become depressed about the world and all its failures and problems. A couple of people in our church have either been laid off or have received word they will be by year end. I know that is horrible. My prayer is God will provide for each family. He is our provider. The Word doesn't say He is the provider in a stable market or economy. In those times of stability we may not have to know Him as provider. I didn't know him as comforter until I lost my Dad. I didn't know him as healer until I have had major health issues or my children have had health issues that God has healed. It wasn't until times when my mind was tormented with fear or bad circumstances that I knew him as my Peace that passed understanding. Today God is our answer it is in Him that I put my trust. He is our hope!!!

Lord, have mercy! I've left blogging and went to preaching! ha Take it friend be encouraged...be blessed be comforted...be filled with hope and assurance. I'm preaching to myself, too!!!! Love all you sweet friends.....