Peace worth the Pain

Wow! it has been almost two years since I have been on this blog. Well...no one reads it so no harm, no foul. So I figure, if no one is reading, I can say anything and not have to worry about controversy or argument.I can say whatever I want because I am the only one here.

So, let's see...I am still teaching although only at one school. The students are still the same. I am not the same. If anything I became more discontent. I felt as though I was in the wrong place and not living out my God-given purpose. I did not think I was making a difference in their lives and go everyday becoming disappointed and disenchanted. Yet, I was filled with hope that I would not remain this way.

My family found a church. FINALLY! It only took three years of visiting church after church after church. We go to NewSpring church, one church, many locations. It is the first church that has all the values a church should have. 1) Growing people change, 2) You can't do life alone, 3) Saved people serve people, 4) You can't outgive God, and 5) Found people find people.

NewSpring sees salvations everyday and has baptisms once a month. We celebrate every Sunday. But that is not where it ends. NewSpring believes that believers all have a "Next Step" in their walk with Christ, so they have monthly classes for everyone to find and work on their next step. Volunteering and tithing is expected of Owners. We are not members, but owners. When you own something you take care of it and do whatever is necessary to keep it working.

Pastor Perry Noble is a visionary. He can explain the Gospel like no other. He makes it applicable and he is very transparent. He does not yell or condemn. He has been there and empathizes with everyone. I laugh and I cry. The Holy Spirit is alive and well! I invite you to check it out. www.newspring.cc .

Since my ownership at NewSpring, I have grown as a Christian. I am volunteering, going to a Small group, and tithing. God is faithful and I am grateful to be a part of His plan for my life. I may not like everything about my life, but I can rely on Jesus to help me through every situation until there is a breakthrough. That is what is new in my life.

I am learning to find my peace in God no matter what the circumstance. Is it easy? No. But I have found that the peace is worth the pain. Growth can only come through the difficulty times. so bring it on. Jesus is faithful and I trust in Him.