like a fire

This week has been one of the busiest weeks I have ever had. We are moving back to Birmingham, Alabama on Friday and there has been too much to do. For all of you here, I am sorry if I didn’t get to see you before I leave. I will be emailing my new contact info soon.

Right now, I feel a lot like Abraham when God told him to go to the land I will show you. To recap, I was asked to resign UPC back in November, I have been searching for another call, but haven’t found the place yet, our money has run out living here in Orlando, so we are moving to Birmingham where Cathy can practice pharmacy until I get a job that can sustain us. It has been a very stressful time.

It has also been one of the most productive times. Both Cathy and I have been more creative than we have probably ever been. Cathy (she is amazing) has completely astounded me with really cool cards and home decor ideas. I have been thinking of things I could do until I find a call, most of which involve marketing. We could easily start three or four businesses right now that would probably do very well. That is, if we had the capital to live free of cost for about a year. That really has me thinking about my future in the church. I am wondering if I might be just as effective working a secular job and just being a layman. If so, I am wondering what that job might look like.

Then there is the call. I am really tired of moving my family all over the country chasing a church that sees ministry the way I do. Basically one that sees youth ministry as a place of discipleship instead of a playground. I haven’t really found that fit yet, though UPC was the closest I have seen. Yet, if that’s my call, it doesn’t really matter if I’m tired of doing it. So I wait and listen. So far, It’s God’s big secret. I look forward to knowing one day.