My brain is still buzzing from Sunday morning. How truly blessed I was to be in the worship assembly at Highland. It is very evident what Zoe brings to services, it is very evident what Mike brings. It makes me think about what I bring. I guess I am a Christian parasite, taking more than I give. Hhmm.

A couple of things bouncing around in the vast expanses of my mind.

Mike was making a statement about leaving a brief message on his blog asking for prayers on the day of the Highland accident. Prayers were lifted around the world. Mike said that these people carried Highland Church and him because on that particular night "he didn't have a prayer in him".

I have been there. I identified with exactly what he was going through. I found myself somewhat shocked by his revelation, is our pulpit minister supposed to feel this way. I believe one of the things that makes Mike so effective is that he is just like you and me and he is not inhibited about admitting it. He may make his living as our minister but he puts his britches on one leg at a time. Sometimes I tend to forget this. I guess sometimes I think he has a broadband connection while I am still working on a dial up. Sorry.

Poor Dickie. When Mike was overcome with emotion while talking of the accident, he summoned Dickie Porche to take over. That was almost the equivalent of being the "guest of honor" at a firing squad exercise and stepping in just in time to be blindfolded! It had to be tough, but after a little rough start Dickie pulled it off. Lots of tears fell during this service.

I am thankful that Highland is a church of love, humility and service.

I begin one of my new projects today. I spent the last week just doing day work here and there. It was pretty enjoyable. Today I begin some analysis and P & L's for a friend's business. I am trying to psyche myself to go in to their office. I have laid out some general guidelines for me to live by while I do this project. Krl has added her two cents worth as well!

FATHER, I am continually amazed how YOU meet my every need. Thank YOU for the opportunities you have presented me with. I ask YOUR blessing as I begin to address them. I thank YOU again for the powerful Highland experience yesterday, I am thankful for those who have been chosen to minister to their brothers and sisters and a world in need. FATHER, I am thankful that we can lay all our troubles at YOUR feet. I am thankful that when we are totally whipped down, there are those who are willing to intercede on our behalf. FATHER I continue to lift up Hag, B., Lillie, Rene', Tj, Carol, Michelle, Aimee, Jennifer, Rusty and Kim's unborn baby, and those recovering from their injuries. I ask YOUR miracle of healing for them all. I pray for those hurting from loss. I ask YOUR comfort for them. I pray for our spiritual family and their needs. I pray for our leaders. Shout Hallelujah!