Friday Under The Stars...

If you don't like to read long blog entries... I encourage you to read on... this is some good stuff.

Never before tonight have I realized the truth of the verse in Isaiah that says the word of the Lord never returns void. Never before have I felt the importance of the intricate details and how God ordains it ALL.

Spending time with my homeless friends is the biggest blessing to my life. Now I know that we make an impact. I know that. By my standards, it was a little one. Never did I know the love that we poured out and the encouraging words that spilled from our hearts would go such a long way. He has proved once again that his words will not return void.

I ran into a good friend of mine tonight downtown, Taz is what they call him and I will use that name here. I didn't really recognize him at first and asked my friend Mary if I was right in thinking that was him. She thought so too... so I ran over to him with excitement flowing out of my eyes. Last time I saw Taz he was planning on catching a train and peacing out of Columbus. It was SUCH a surprise to see him back.

I yelled out his name as I walked up to him and without skipping a beat he threw open his arms for an embrace and yelled "I'm sober!" I didn't want to let go of his embrace because there was so much running through my head... I even thought I just wanted to cry. He will tell you himself... he was a drunk... constantly... but even so, he was awesome. He went on to tell me how he spent some time in rehab and has been clean for nearly 2 months. I don't know if this message can even convey the greatness of this unexpected blessing. It can't.... words can't... just know that I didn't expect this one bit... and its so beautiful.

He's in a sober house getting taken care of and encouraged by the other men in this ministry... and even working on getting his very best friends off the streets and to where he is now. What a witness. I couldn't help but watch him all night long amazed that this was the same creature I had known a few months ago. He has found a new God... and a new way... and he will tell anyone and everyone about it. He is a respected man... and a lover of people. He always has been... but now it seems to take on a whole new meaning. A new life is exactly what God promises... and a new life is exactly what God gives us. I am so so excited to see the wonderful things that will come from this.

Please please pray for the daily fight against my brother, Taz's, addiction. Please pray that he will stand strong today... and tomorrow pray the same thing. One day at time. He will give us what we need for today only... and for that I am so thankful.


Tonight was a night full of miracles... a night full of holy moments... they happen more than we realize... but God took of my blinders tonight.

He is providing and working without my knowledge... and before I even know what for.

From the start of my involvement with this ministry I have felt two kingdoms colliding in a grueling way. Any time there is that kind of collision there is bound to be conflict. But tonight I can proudly say that there was victory!

I am wealthy...

Hallelujah... I've learned again what it means to be rich!