In the beginning...

Did the post title get your attention? I've never done anything like this before, and the instructions said I should come up with a "catchy" title. Gosh, it seems like I'm walking around in a constant state of overwhelmed. First let me say "thanks" for taking the time to check out this website. I never cease to be amazed at where God leads me. Most of the time I'm just wondering why God always seems to lead me down the roads for which I feel most unprepared. Just when I think I've got it all figured out God puts his palm to His forehead and shakes His head incredulously, laughs, and leads me down HIS path which ALWAYS is better than the one I thought was before me.

Sometimes I think my life is like reading a book. By chapter 3 I believe I've got the plot figured out; until chapter 5. Nevertheless, by chapter 7 I can see all the signs, all the clues lead me to assume a particular outcome; until chapter 10! Man! How did I get that wrong? All the signs were there. It all made perfect sense! But after reading chapter 10 I'm certain that I have the plot finally figured out. Then chapter 12....

Every life chapter that God has led me through has been glorious! His plan is far better than my plan. What a shock, right? Its frustrating that I can never figure out whats next. And why does it seem that I ALWAYS question God's direction when it comes? Anybody else know what I'm talking about?

This latest chapter blindsided me. (What a surprise). God has evidenced this direction supernaturally. I'll be sharing about this vision and how God moved; how He convinced me that He is behind this initiative

When God gave me the vision I stood right up and screamed, "NO, NO, NO!" You see, I had it all figured out. I had just retired from teaching in public school. I was FINALLY going to able to totally invest in that which I KNEW God had been preparing me for my whole life. I was too excited to finally live my life traveling and singing about God; writing music; publishing music; recording music.

God has a different chapter in mind than I had figured out. Outstretched Hand Initiative.

I will be posting here in this blog testimonies of my life experience and how God has brought me here. Yes, I'm trying to trust. Yes, I'm trying to walk in faith. Yes, I'm a little scared. Yes, I'm a little (alot) overwhelmed. Yes, yes, yes. But I know that God wants me right here doing what I'm doing. I know that He will be the benefactor.

Thanks for taking the time to read the first blog post. Feel free to subscribe to this blog and website. I will attempt to keep you abreast of everything happening in the ministry life of this servant. It is my hope that you will be encouraged in your walk. I mean if God can use me, He can use anybody.

All the very best of God's richest blessings...