I was thinking earlier this week about how Saturday previous was 10 years since I was originally called to overseas missions. It’s nearly laughable, since I have not once left this country to set foot on any foreign soil. The Bahamas do not count since they are Florida’s backyard.
I am still waiting on the Lord to fulfill his promise to us, my wife and I, that is. I know He will, and it’s just a matter of His timing. Meanwhile, I watch my boys grow up and spend time growing closer to Kresha.
Our trip to Florida was fantastic. We got to see some of the old Gatekeepers. Casey, the Ralstoni, the Dennisi, and brother White. Ate some pizza in the old city, and went to the basillica. I would have posted pix, but the wife had to develop them so we could have more room on the memory card.
Alas, we also got to go to Night of Joy at the Rat Kingdom. Kutless is my new favorite band. Very anointed with their worship. Strong presence of the Lord there. Chris Tomlin was also fantastic. Mike Tait, leading Newsboys also did a fantastic job fronting that band.
The only negative thing that I would say happened was my ex-pastor had a disagreement with me wearing a yarmukle and identifying with the commonwealth of Israel. I tell you, it is so good to be free from that type of influence.
It is really good to be back in Springfield. I missed my church home, the freedom in worship, and the Spirit’s presence there, as well as the absence of the judgment. Looking forward to worshiping with my wife and kids tomorrow. I cannot believe that church can be as easy and relaxed as my church. The presence of the Lord is so deep, real, and magnificent. The liberty is so refreshing, since it is completely the opposite in so many other places I have been. And the manifest presence of the Lord that comes to dwell there, is like a drug. I love it! To those who have not experienced the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, you have no idea how fantastically satisfying the Lord can be.
