God Blesses Through Adversity! (Part I)
Posted by: kdc
Though Scripture clearly exhorts us to “touch not the unclean thing,” I was forced by a merciless former friend to wear Houston Astros gear as the result of God’s perfect will going terribly wrong.
However, my word is my bond, and there's no reason to stoop to his level. When the second of the two pieces of attire – an Astros cowboy hat (which Caleb adores) and a…well, a pink baby doll T-shirt that states “National League 2005 Champions – World Series” with a star – finally arrived, I decided I'd gladly suffer the affliction of the righteous rather than give the devil a victory.
Our annual youth retreat started last Friday night from church, so I wore the hat and pink shirt to see them off (this was Nita's year to attend while Caleb & I had a "Guy's Weekend" together).
Anyway, I decided to fire them up before they left so first I played and sang my reindition of “Lord I Lift Your Name on High.” Our youth pastor afterwards proclaimed he had thought it impossible to hear a new interpretation of that song, but I had achieved it in a rare way! (And I'm not making that up!)
Though Scripture clearly exhorts us to “touch not the unclean thing,” I was forced by a merciless former friend to wear Houston Astros gear as the result of God’s perfect will going terribly wrong.
However, my word is my bond, and there's no reason to stoop to his level. When the second of the two pieces of attire – an Astros cowboy hat (which Caleb adores) and a…well, a pink baby doll T-shirt that states “National League 2005 Champions – World Series” with a star – finally arrived, I decided I'd gladly suffer the affliction of the righteous rather than give the devil a victory.
Our annual youth retreat started last Friday night from church, so I wore the hat and pink shirt to see them off (this was Nita's year to attend while Caleb & I had a "Guy's Weekend" together).
Anyway, I decided to fire them up before they left so first I played and sang my reindition of “Lord I Lift Your Name on High.” Our youth pastor afterwards proclaimed he had thought it impossible to hear a new interpretation of that song, but I had achieved it in a rare way! (And I'm not making that up!)
I am sure Nita is beaming with pride. Hope you still have time to edit 90 & 9 when you began touring as a world-famous evangalist.
You made me smile. A Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Posted by
gwen spell |
Thu Nov 24, 03:35:00 AM 2005
that's just too funny.
Posted by
Mitchell |
Sat Nov 26, 02:50:00 AM 2005
Kent, The only thing bigger than that hat is your natural wavy hair!
Posted by
Anonymous |
Mon Nov 28, 12:28:00 PM 2005
Is that a hat, or the incredible rush of bloodflow going to your head?
Posted by
stu |
Mon Nov 28, 12:36:00 PM 2005