A Prayer

God, Grant Me The Serenity To Accept The Things I Can Not Change...

Courage To Change The Things I Can...

And Wisdom To Know The Difference

Footprints

FOOTPRINTS

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed

he was walking along the beach with the

Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from

his life, for each scene, he noticed two sets

of footprints in the sand; one belonging to

him, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed be-

fore him, he looked back at the footprints

in the sand. He noticed that many times

along the path of his life there was only

one set of footprints. He also noticed that

it happened at the very lowest and saddest

times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned

the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that

once I decided to follow you, you'd walk

with me all the way. But I have noticed that

during the most troublesome times in my

life, there is only one set of footprints. I

don't understand why when I needed you

most you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My son, My precious

child, I love you and I would never leave

you. During your times of trial and suffer-

ing,when you see only one set of footprints,

It was then that I carried you."

Have Faith, Hope, Peace, Joy

HAVE FAITH...

God is always

with you, though

it may not seem so,

HAVE HOPE,

God's love surrounds

you much more than

you know,

HAVE PEACE,

God has a special

plan just for you,

HAVE JOY,

For always,

come what may,

God will help to

see you through.

Misc. Stuff

I have this diary that I've written some stuff in. Here's some of what I've written:

List of Inspired Revelations

1. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

2. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

3. But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

4. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

May 14, 1986

38 years ago today, Israel became a nation on May 14, 1948. According to the Bible, we are living in the last days or the last generation. In the Bible a generation is considered 40 yrs. The Lord said that this generation shall not pass away til all these things be fulfilled. And as far as Israel becoming a nation and these being the last days, the Bible says that when the fig tree (Israel) begins to blossom or bring forth fruit (referring to Israel becoming a nation), you know that summer is nigh. (The end is near). Now, today is Aug. 9, 2004. The Lord has not returned yet. But Jesus said it would be soon. When that will be, no one knows. Only God knows. It's called the "rapture". I pray I'll be ready. Surely, come soon, Lord Jesus! People will vanish from the earth. To be with the Lord in heaven.

Also, I was quickened by a scripture from Deut. 28. It talks about blessings & curses. Blessings if you obey and hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord, to observe and to do all his commandments.

But curses, if you do not hearken unto the voice of the Lord your God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which he commands you this day.

July 4, 1994

Turned 43 today. Today is my birthday! It turned out to be a nice day. I drove to West Liberty, Oh to see the Ohio Caverns. Cost about $6.50 to get in. The caverns are really interesting to see.

Summer

Hi! Wow, it's been some time since I've said anything here. I get a little lazy sometimes. lol I should let you know I have high blood pressure. I take medicine for that. I have to watch my salt intake. Got to keep it low.

I'm just enjoying the Summer here. Hope you are too. :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Midwest Regional Singles Conference (continued)

On Saturday morning, I had breakfast and then went to the first morning session. It was on "A Single's best friend: Jesus", with Nancy Honeytree as the speaker. It was held in the Back 40 meeting room. The session was really interesting. Honeytree shared her own personal testimony and how Jesus can be our best friend. It was really fun! I also had the opportunity to be right in the first row.

The second morning session was in the same place with Honeytree speaking on "Purify My Heart".

In the afternoon, there were two sessions.

The first afternoon session was with Jean Coleman on "Enlarging Your Vision" in the camp tabernacle.

The second afternoon session was in the camp tabernacle, too. It was concerning "overcoming Inferiority" with Marilyn Edgeley. Marilyn is a very energetic, bubbly, exciting type of person. She is single and has not only a teaching ministry but also sings. She had a good message. I ordered the tape. This session is where I also ushered.

In the evening service, Paul Johansson shared on "the battle within". It was a dynamic service. At the end of the service, I had a chance to go to the front with the other ushers and also pray for a young woman. That was quite an experience!

Afterwards, we all went to the lodge for a time of fellowship, snacks, and entertainment. It was quite a day!

On Sunday morning, I woke up, took a shower, ate breakfast, then went to the camp tabernacle for the closing service with Mike Cavanaugh. After the service, I went to the lodge and had dinner. After that, the girls and I left the camp and headed back home for Findlay.

Midwest Regional Singles Conference

On Friday, Aug. 16, 1985 in Angola, Indiana, I attended a singles conference called "Discover God's Plan for your Singleness". I was 34 at the time. The conference was August 16-18, 1985.

On Friday, I got my suitcases packed and was out at Hope Temple (the church I was attending at the time) by 1 pm. I left for Indiana with my friends, Mary Seibert, Bev Mishler, Barb Ferrance, and Nancy Hermon. When we got there and had registered, we went to a Mexican restaurant named Carouso's for dinner. The food was good and we had a good time. The service that night was with Paul Johansson on "Preparing for Battle". Went to a coffeehouse afterwards.

The dorm I was staying in was called Metzger. It was very close to the camp tabernacle. My roomate's name was Joe Greene. I met alot of new people during the weekend. The whole conference was a really inspiring and life changing experience. I really enjoyed meeting other people. Everyone was really friendly. I met some very interesting people. One person I met was named Rose. She wasn't all that pretty, but she and I hit it off pretty well. I met her Sunday morning at the lodge dining hall at breakfast. She and some others were from Pastor Ernie Weaver's church. She had a nice personality and communicated well. She was a secretary. Some of the other things I enjoyed were the coffeehouse sessions. The fellowship was good and the talent was good, too.

Past Memories: July 4, 1985

Today was a good day. I turned 34 yrs. old today. I got some nice presents. July 4th is my birthday.

The Lord showed me some things concerning true love. My love should not be possesive.

I saw an interesting drama on WTLW-TV 44 called "Let Freedom Ring". I really enjoyed the music and the drama. I watched some of the show, "Turning Point", also.

On the 700 Club, I learned more on the Freedom Council. In the early morning hours of July 5th, I became a member of the Freedom Council. I remember having trouble sleeping that night.

First Day of Journal

Today is the first day of my new journal.
Below are some pictures of me through my life. Understand, I'm 52. I was born on July 4, 1951. That may explain why some of the pictures look like they do.
I was born into a Catholic family in northwest Ohio. Dad was a Real Estate man. Had his own Real Estate office. Self-employed. Mom was a housewife. She gave birth to 10 kids. 7 girls and 3 boys. I was #5. I wasn't too big when I was born. Maybe about 3 lbs. I was born too early. I was supposed to be born in Sept. 1951.
Today I talked to my friend Courtney by instant message and watched some basketball on tv.