A year has flown by

Like canadian geese flying over head, without warning, I have been ambushed by God's goodness this year. 12 months ago my focus was at home with my kids, and when I was not with my kids, I decided to take up the task of being a local Hospital Chaplain at Duke Raleigh Hospital. In a way, this was the silliest decision I had ever made. I could either have time to myself at home, while Silas and Josie were at school, or, I could volunteer with sick people in a local hospital. Blessing upon blessing came my way. Prayer after prayer was answered. Out of nowhere I was offered a job at StepUp Ministry. I started August 9th, 2010, and little did I know, this job would change my life. I was so completely "sent" into this job, by the strong arm of the Holy Spirit, that there was no credit I could take for it. Ten years prior, I had been the chaplain to the homeless men at the South Wilmington Street Shelter. Ten years ago I was in Duke Divinity School. Just 9 years prior, I had asked my girlfriend to marry me. I remember telling my cousin Benjamin. He knew she was the one. I glowed when I talked about her.

At Piola Pizza, my favorite pizza spot in Raleigh.





Its hard to believe God has choosen me to be His servant, but its looking like I have been tapped to not only work at StepUp Ministry ( a complete honor), but that I am awaiting installation as the next Senate Chaplain to the North Carolina General Assembly. I am overwhelmed by the movement of God. It's time to shout His name to the mountain tops. I did not seek the job out. I did not even ask for the job. It came to me, it saught me out, and it landed in my lap. God does know the desires of our heart.