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Rated: E · Book · Emotional · #2093535
One man's journey to find the way home
          I am an American Baptist ordained minister. I began my life journey in Massachusetts, where I was called to help people understand what it meant to know a loving God. The call came during a time when I was wrestling with how to help my brother Kurt, who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia during my high school years. I was a new Christian by my senior year following trying to understand what it meant for me to care about a person like my brother who others tended to stay away from.
          After twenty three years in Massachusetts, God sent me to the land of Kansas City where I spent about 35 years of my life. I was a pastor, a resident chaplain, a supervisor in training and most recently a caregiver and security. Everything I have done vocationally has been with God in mind. That does not mean that I am totally comfortable with all the movings of the Spirit.
          I am now in Erie where I do not know very many people. I came here because of my wife. She is from Erie and coming here was the right thing to do. It just plain made sense. My kids had grown up. I did not like Kansas city in terms of climate and was looking forward to a change. I had become very frustrated vocationally and longed to come to Erie to get a second opinion, because I honestly believed that was what God had wanted for me. I left behind kids and grandkids who I loved!!!! I had two jobs that I enjoyed. They were both very appreciative of my skills and I was making more money with the two jobs than I ever had. I heard more than once. ARE YOU CRAZY?
          Well I can only say that I am in love with God's leading. I am starting all over again. It has not been easy. Maybe some of you can offer me some words of support. I am lonely despite the fact my wife is with me. She battles depression and has two siblings that are having similar battles. When it is all said I am in a depressed community with a depressed wife and her family. So I begin the conversation....
WELCOME!!
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October 27, 2020 at 9:26pm
October 27, 2020 at 9:26pm
#996931
Someone wake me up when it is over. The next couple days will stress me a bit. Then if I get thru Friday, I can get thru Saturday. I am so tired of battling against companies. Everyone claims they have something I want. I am miserable. I pray I know what to do going forward.
October 27, 2020 at 11:22am
October 27, 2020 at 11:22am
#996881
Depression is fleeting. I can only hope it is the antithesis of the mountaintop. I can not see off into the wonder of the view at the top because I am underneath a foot or maybe more as if a shoe were to fall on my head. I need to find the wellspring do that I can climb and discover the wonder of eternity.
October 25, 2020 at 5:40pm
October 25, 2020 at 5:40pm
#996739
It too a lot out of me to do extra hour and pats are getting slaughtered by three touchdowns at half. It is a sad year for Boston teams. Red sox were last and patriots need a miracle to stay out of cellar. Get Newton out of there please.
October 24, 2020 at 1:49am
October 24, 2020 at 1:49am
#996603
Visual wholeness

When I glanced into the nothingness
I opted to see what something was
Amidst the chaos of blacks and whites
Dance colors redeeming from death to life

I choose how I will see this picture
In another sense mirrored back on me
Passion to care and share loves gift
In a an eternal landscape of raptured vision

I praise God for time not yet passed
To reach out a hand to hold fast
The brokenness of humanity unveiled
Celebrating the joy, communion revealed

Touch my hand
Hear my heartbeat
See compassion
Taste victory, it's ours to cherish for eternity
October 23, 2020 at 1:42pm
October 23, 2020 at 1:42pm
#996559
I need to trust the process. I am in a pristine state with a day ahead. Looking at finance, I need to be impressed by 46,000. I have eight weeks. So what? My writing is my salvation at the other side of eight weeks regardless. I am discovering a mind that tires. I need to slow down with my best days ahead.
October 22, 2020 at 10:30am
October 22, 2020 at 10:30am
#996472
I wrote and it did not record. Maybe that is why I refuse to write. I got through yesterday with no problem. I have close to 1000 dollars already with two days to go.
October 20, 2020 at 7:37am
October 20, 2020 at 7:37am
#996317
I survived the weekend. Now I look at today and tomorrow with twists and turns. Give me strength and wisdom God. At the end of the week let me know peace.
October 13, 2020 at 4:36am
October 13, 2020 at 4:36am
#995768
I hope to write a history others will enter into. I am sure it will take a while. Maybe it will even take eternity. As long as I am not one there is hope to endure. God give me the strength and vision to do so.
October 11, 2020 at 3:50pm
October 11, 2020 at 3:50pm
#995648
If life was like football. Offense and defense, trying to get a score. I watch and hope my team wins. I am wondering who my team will be tomorrow, hopefully my faith rules the day. God lead the way to show me the meaning of faith and how to share it.
October 10, 2020 at 4:43am
October 10, 2020 at 4:43am
#995528
Time is en route. It is a difficult sum to manage. I get an extra 8 hours and now it is anyone's guess what to do next. I have a bit over two hours to finish my first quest. We will see. Yes we will see

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