August Update

Friends, I have had a chance to speak to many of you and you are aware of the drastic changes that are occurring here on the island with several significant people leaving and a strong need for good leadership. We have many people here who desire to be fed, but the laborers are few... I am praying for some laborers to come alongside me and help till the ground and sow seeds and work for the Lord.

But thank you for the support and love that you have shown.
I have updated my podcasts ... http://harvesttci.mypodcast.com - it's still just a free site, and the file sizes are large, but it is what we are working with for now.

As far as what is on my heart and mind, I have been keeping a list of what I have learned and here are a few of the things that made the list...

I’ve learned that…

• Ministry means hugging the unhuggable
• saying hard things first won’t win a lot of friends but will earn respect even from your enemies
• Friends can be first assigned to you and then befriended.
• prayer can fuel love. Love for the Lord and love for other saints.
• listening to the leading of the Holy Spirit will help you sleep better.
• saving money is not as important as saving the amount of stress that you put on yourself.
• just because something is free or easy doesn’t mean that it’s the right thing to do.
• It’s not about driving on the right and wrong sides of the road, but about driving on the right and left sides of the road.
• the idea of a wisdom being in a multitude of counselors most likely includes counselors who are going to disagree with you.
• It’s possible to have a concert all by yourself.
• Love pursues