The Journal

As I sit here, writing these words, I am amazed at the way God works in the lives of His children. I am not a theologian or a Bible scholar – I am a seeker. My goal each day is to draw nearer to Father and deepen my relationship with Him. Likewise, this is not a how-to or a self-help book - it is more a journal. The entries represent time spent in the Word searching for the truths that are promised to everyone who will seek His face.

Most of the thoughts you will find on this site are the result of a passion for worship and the conviction that I needed to better understand what worship is. Some time back, I started playing guitar with the praise band at the church I was then attending. Having performed in several groups before, I thought it would be an easy transition. Very soon, I became aware of the fact that I was part of something I had never before experienced. I felt a sense of wonder at the way God was using the people He had put together for this ministry. It was then I realized that He was sending me back to His Word to understand what worship was all about.

An interesting thing happened as I began to study. Being an analyst by profession, I embarked on a systematic study of all scripture that related to worship and read every book I could find on the subject. Then I said, “OK God – enlighten me.” As you might expect, nothing happened. While I was analyzing the outcome of my endeavors, I started reading the Bible through. To my amazement, the words on the pages started to speak to me in ways I had never experienced. Scriptures I had read since I became a Christian as a child spoke to my heart and I began to understand that worship was not a time and place, but a relationship with the only one worthy of our worship.

I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I know the One who does. While I am not ashamed of anything on these pages, I realize that these words represent a point in time in my journey. If they can be a source of encouragement, or a challenge to seek a closer walk with Father to anyone who reads them, then to God be all the glory. By the way, if Jesus delays His return, I am happy to say my journey will continue. That is the wonder of walking with Father. There is always more to see and learn.

We serve an AWESOME God!!!!!!!