Change
Okay, so it’s been three months since I’ve blogged. But if there be any defense, know that things have changed drastically for me in three months. In case you don’t know me or do know me and have been hiding under a rock, my wife and I have moved. I wanted to take time in this blog to share the story with you.
In April, Aimee and I felt that perhaps God was getting ready to make some changes in our life and in our ministry. We weren’t sure what those changes were. The Lord lead us to Psalm 5:8 which says, “Lead us in the right path, O Lord, or our enemies will conquer us. Make Your way plain for us to follow.” So we began to pray that verse over our lives and our ministry.
Not long after we began praying, we were contacted by Manley Baptist Church in Morristown, Tennessee about the possibility of serving with them. We went to visit with them a couple of times and talked with them very diligently.
We still didn’t have a word from God about whether or not this was what He wanted us to do. Life in Mobile, Alabama was a very comfortable life for us. Aimee was almost finished with school. I’m in school. We loved our church, we loved the people we served, we loved every single person on staff. We loved it in Mobile. We didn’t want to leave this very comfortable life in Mobile.
But after praying for God to reveal His will to us, He lead us to Matthew 10:37-39. Jesus said, “37If you love your father or mother more that you love me, you are not worthy to be mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. 38If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. 39If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.”
We realized that this was the conformation we had been looking for, and that God had indeed given us a new assignment. And if we tried to cling to the life of comfort we had in Mobile, we would lose it. But if we would give up our life of comfort and serve God regardless of where, when, or how much money, or any other reservations we may have, we would find life more abundantly than we could ever plan or hope for ourselves.
On May 24, 2009, we said goodbye to Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile. Our Pastor, Dr. Keith Thomas, was nothing but supportive of Aimee and me through the entire experience. He offered invaluable insight and guidance and prayer through this very new adventure. The people of Cottage Hill overwhelmed us with their love and blessed us in our new journey.
On June 7, 2009, Dr. Richard Emmert and the loving people of Manley Baptist Church welcomed us into their family. We truly have been loved, accepted, and cared for in ways we could not have imagined. We are truly blessed to serve with such a gifted staff and amazing church. We are so excited about the days ahead. Check back soon to see what God is doing.
In April, Aimee and I felt that perhaps God was getting ready to make some changes in our life and in our ministry. We weren’t sure what those changes were. The Lord lead us to Psalm 5:8 which says, “Lead us in the right path, O Lord, or our enemies will conquer us. Make Your way plain for us to follow.” So we began to pray that verse over our lives and our ministry.
Not long after we began praying, we were contacted by Manley Baptist Church in Morristown, Tennessee about the possibility of serving with them. We went to visit with them a couple of times and talked with them very diligently.
We still didn’t have a word from God about whether or not this was what He wanted us to do. Life in Mobile, Alabama was a very comfortable life for us. Aimee was almost finished with school. I’m in school. We loved our church, we loved the people we served, we loved every single person on staff. We loved it in Mobile. We didn’t want to leave this very comfortable life in Mobile.
But after praying for God to reveal His will to us, He lead us to Matthew 10:37-39. Jesus said, “37If you love your father or mother more that you love me, you are not worthy to be mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. 38If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. 39If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.”
We realized that this was the conformation we had been looking for, and that God had indeed given us a new assignment. And if we tried to cling to the life of comfort we had in Mobile, we would lose it. But if we would give up our life of comfort and serve God regardless of where, when, or how much money, or any other reservations we may have, we would find life more abundantly than we could ever plan or hope for ourselves.
On May 24, 2009, we said goodbye to Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile. Our Pastor, Dr. Keith Thomas, was nothing but supportive of Aimee and me through the entire experience. He offered invaluable insight and guidance and prayer through this very new adventure. The people of Cottage Hill overwhelmed us with their love and blessed us in our new journey.
On June 7, 2009, Dr. Richard Emmert and the loving people of Manley Baptist Church welcomed us into their family. We truly have been loved, accepted, and cared for in ways we could not have imagined. We are truly blessed to serve with such a gifted staff and amazing church. We are so excited about the days ahead. Check back soon to see what God is doing.


