The month of September (and even in to the early days in October) was quite the growing experience. I felt emotions ranging from extreme happiness to the pits of sadness, from accomplished to failure...and everywhere in between. I have dealt with difficult people, situations, obstacles, and ministry woes. I'm sure that I have not been the easiest person to deal with...and to the people who may have been affected by my unintentional wrath...I'm sorry. Some of you will look at me and say, "You've been in a bad mood?" I can wear a mask and wear it well (I'm working on it). While preparing a sermon entitled, "Joy in Tribulation," I was reading through James chapter 1. Now, my outlook is little brighter. After reading that and venting to my wife, I have learned to thank God for the difficulty because it is for my spiritual growth and maturity. Thank God for difficult people, they teach you patience and how to love even when it is not easy. Thank God for hard times, because they make the good ones that much sweeter. I hope this is encouraging to you. Cortney--I love you. Thank you for being so patient. Lily--duh. I love you too.
soli deo gloria,
Heath
