Baseball Stuff!

Hello all, it is Sunday morning and in about an hour Sam, Christy and I are going to visit a predominately black church and worship with them-I'm really excited! In the meantime, let me give a quick update.

Sam got back late Friday night from Michigan, and while he was there he got hooked up with a pass to go to the Los Angeles Angels baseball stadium and take batting/fielding practice. So Christy and Sam and I went out there yesterday and we had a great time at the stadium. Sam also got some free tickets to the Angels/Rangers game last night, so we went to the game, but we actually left after the sixth inning or so because we didn't really have anyone to cheer for (because of course the Mariners are in the same division as those two and so we couldn't root for them). It is a beautiful stadium though. The day was a blast though, just relaxing and enjoying America's favorite past time with friends.

Couple of thoughts...thanks so much for those who are praying for me and the ministry down here, it truly makes a difference and I am so blessed. I had a good chat with Sam yesterday, and we agreed that there is a tremendous amount of hope and confidence that we can have in Christ. I'm not the one in charge of the results of my efforts. God makes things grow. As long as I am genuinely seeking out the Lord and being obedient then God will take care of the rest. It is a really freeing thought to me. It takes off much of the pressure that I too often put on my shoulders and become burdened by. I know that all I can do is seek God and be in a state of surrender and obedience. With that in mind, Sam and Christy and I are going to be diligent in spending a good chunk of time in prayer for the cafe every morning before we open, asking for God's blessing and direction. Can't go wrong doing that.

By the way, thank you to those who have dropped a note and let me know what's going on in your life, I really appreciate it!

Until next time...

Doug