Sunday, June 18, 2017

Words Do Hurt

Pay attention to words.
The last three years have been especially difficult (health-wise) for us and therefore for me. In the process of dealing with it I hear the few, but horrifically hateful, "curses" (it's the best word I have for it) thrown at us by a couple of people who have desired to put me in my place for not regarding them in the place they wish to be. Phrases like "if you don't ________ your family will suffer for your disobedience." Phrases like, "you haven't suffered enough so you need to..." ... accusations against my parental decisions or health wise decisions ... only twice has it happened and they were both years ago but I remember....
And it is difficult for me. I want to bring them pain in ways I know how. I want to help them feel what I am feeling knowing it will just reduce me to the picture of the animal so many receive as they view someone lose it. Revenge is a dish served best cold and I am happy to say throughout my adult life I have very few orders to fill. But I want those people to especially hurt because I know they celebrate our struggles and vindicate their hatred as if this is somehow proof they heard from God in their hatred of us. I want to hurt them deeply. Yet I know they probably have no clue what is going on and would be innocent of my rage ... because it is a mere projection of what I feel onto a target of my own delusion.
But I would not have ammunition for this struggle had those words not been said. And so I must remind myself and maybe we can all learn...

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Colossians 4:6
Unless it edifies (builds up) ... shut my mouth. My words said in spite may, in some slight chance, cost me my life but will certainly cost my intended target much misery during very painful times.
That is my take on this anyways.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Discover Life: Wrapping Up September 2016 - It's Go Time!

Discover Life: Wrapping Up September 2016 - It's Go Time!

The time has flown by. I'm not sure where August went and now we sit at the end of September. DISCOVER LIFE has continued its mission to DISCIPLE people in their DISCOVERY of the their IDENTITY, PASSION, and PURPOSE. The results? Let's get to it!

Friday, August 5, 2016

Wrapping Up July 2016 - Does That Feel Light to You?

Discover Life: Wrapping Up July 2016 - Does That Feel Light to You?:

Discover Life has continued its mission of discipling people in the discovery of their identity, passion, and purpose. July has been a great month so ... let's get to it!

Friday, July 1, 2016

Discover Life: Wrapping Up June 2016 - Nobody Does That!

Discover Life: Wrapping Up June 2016 - Nobody Does That!:

It seems like the months fly by up here ... and June was no different! Let's get to it!

The ministry and men of DISCOVER LIFE have benefited this month by four wonderful blessings.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Discover Life: Wrapping Up May 2016 - The Evidence Makes It Obvious

Discover Life: Wrapping Up May 2016 - The Evidence Makes It Obvious:



May of 2016 was a fast month up here on The Hill. I'll get right into it!

We welcomed the arrival of Bernie and said farewell to Jay. Jay has been growing steadily in his discipleship and moved forward just a few days ago. Bernie has been experiencing the good conflict of discovering who Christ is, what the Gospel is, and his identity in Christ made possible through the power of the Gospel! We have also witnessed continued growth in Joel and John as they continue in their discipleship journeys serving the men in ministry leadership. Stephen has continued to sharpen his leadership roles within both DISCOVER LIFE and Huntersfield Christian Training Center. Please pray for the men as they continue on their individual journeys. Please pray for their protection, but also for the intrusion of the Holy Spirit; that darkness would be confronted with light and that lies would be confronted with the truth.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Lessons From The Saw Mill: Discover Life: Wrapping Up April 2016 - Root Well!...

Lessons From The Saw Mill: Discover Life: Wrapping Up April 2016 - Root Well!



April showers bring what? Truthfully, the month has been a roller coaster here at DISCOVER LIFE. Peaks and valleys are a part of life but God promises us the peace that allows us to get caught away with neither and, through it all, hold onto the steadfastness of who He is through think and thin ... and this month brought a lot of each. Let's get to it.



Friday, April 1, 2016

Discover Life: Wrapping Up March of 2016: Ouch! Don't Do That

Lessons From The Saw Mill: Discover Life: Wrapping Up March of 2016: Ouch! Don't Do That!:

It’s been a fast and busy month here at Discover Life! Let's catch you up to what we have witnessed concerning the grace of God in the lives of the men up here! Click on the original link above or just keep reading!