Funny thing happened at work today

I had coffee this morning with a friend (I will call her half/caf) .  I am leaving my current place of employment due to a great opportunity at another.   half/caf chatted about life and my new direction, where she is heading, etc. But out of this conversation came something pretty cool – she pointed to a guy who was her pastor.  She attends COR.  Up until this point we never talked about our faith.  It made me smile to know that in front of me was an amazingly talented person who just shared with me her faith.

I don’t know why this hit me in this way.  Maybe it is something I need to do more of – share my faith softly.

Anyway, thank you half/caf.

this is how a lot of us feel…

I don’t feel exactly like this. I was lucky, my cancer was not as far advanced, but I have a lot of the same feelings – they are all there.

Read this article.  It is fresh.  It is thought provoking.  It is what every person needs to read if you have a friend fighting cancer – whether they are a “verteran” or a “newbie”.

Take care,

Michael

love this quote

Vision without action is merely a dream.  Action without vision is just passing the time.  Vision and action can change the world. – Joel A. Barker.

Living Life….

I want to live life. Period. I want to live it with a smile. I want to live it with joy. I want to live it with anticipation. I want to live it with love and respect. I want to live it with hope. I want to live it with grace and forgiveness. I want to live it with understanding and patients. I want to live it with humor… with family… with friends…I want to care.

Like I said, I want to live life.

I want to breath.  I want to smell.  I want to see.  I want to be now… I want to be present… I want to be.

What about you?

Panera conversations – gotta love them.

As I have started to think about posting more, I must say I am glad to be back at it.  The first time around was due to my dad’s cancer and the need for an outlet of my emotions, then my mom passed away the following year, then my father-in-law had bypass surgery, then finally last year my own battle with cancer.  All of this coupled with work stress, home stress, and just stuff.

This blog has allowed me to share some feelings I have.  It has allowed me to share in my own little way how God is touching me each and every day.

Case in point – yesterday I visited with a women who has a huge heart for God, and is never afraid to share it.  For whatever reason, I am able to talk opening about my challenges, but also my heart warming opportunities as well. Each time I sit down with her, I feel like I grow a little bit in my faith.  For that reason, I think God continues to place people in my life like her to work on my heart, to work on my understanding, and to work on my humility.  I think I might have been there to hear about her and her sister, she might of been there because of my conflict with TT.  Who knows.  Time will tell.

So, with that said, I will end this by saying I continue to look and listen for God when He reaches out to me.  I just pray I don’t miss the message, or react to slow.  A couple of days ago had me wondering if I did just that – missed a message.  In any event, all I can do is move forward with God in my heart and pray for guidance along the way.

More to come on this topic.

MJ

Prayer time

Just a quick request.   It just feels like the tide is turning against me, and I need the support of God.  I also need the support of your prayers.  The prayer request can be directed toward my understanding, and other’s understanding of a work situation.  All of this because of one person.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Staying awake

God is moving.  He always is.  He is moving in and around me.  While at church this week, I could feel him just hug me.  A song on the radio, same thing.  A phone call to a friend – same thing.  I just love to feel Him moving in my life.  I don’t always pay attention, but when I do how great it feels.

Thanks God for keeping me awake.