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http://pastorjohnshouse.blogspot.com/2009/06/going-nowhere.html
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The BLOG, “Going Nowhere”, reminds me of when I received the baptism; for weeks I was still reeling with joy and a peace that I had never felt before, and this phrase came to me: “Thank you God for giving me everything I never wanted”
And it’s so TRUE!!
I could finally REST in Jesus, . . . and thanks to you and brother Gary I had the roots and the foundation of knowledge that has kept me sane in this insane world, relatively steady in spite of being alone in California with only Margaret to fellowship with, and satisfied in Christ—never desiring to seek out any church to “get involved” with. On Sundays, you know, I go hiking up into the woods with Jesus, while the parking lot below fills up with folks going to the dead church services that I once attended, long ago.
I must admit, I have had a few urges with the “ambition” thing, however, thinking that I ought to be doing “something” with my life to make an impact in this world. But the Lord has kept me under His wing, humble and conservative in my ways.
Thanks for writing such a LONG blog, John; articulate and eloquent as usual. I loved it. It was rich, nutritious food.
Comforting to my soul.
I’m glad to hear that brother Vince was affected deeply by your writing too.!
Brad