Words that have shaped my life...

It is no secret that I LOVE music...and I particularly LOVE great singing (even if I'm the only one singing--which isn't so great). From my very earliest days, I remember the great gospel singing in our little hovel every Sunday morning, while we were preparing for church that day. My Grandmother Hoover loved this great singing, and at a very early age, I learned to love the great songs of faith, pilgrimage, and testimony.




I want to share the lyrics that have shaped my life in my posts this year. (Unlike my friend Joe Misek, I plan to post regularly...I think his last post was August 2010). I am fully convinced--and fully aware--that every generation stands on the very strong shoulders of those who have gone before them. As Bill Gaither has stated, "these people have paved the way, and been faithful soldiers..."

A Fresh Face here...

With eternal gratitude to my wonderful friend Joshua Hunt, "Something to Consider" gets a brand new "face"--a transplant/reconstruction/fresh look.

Joshua is a dear brother in Christ, and a great friend.  He and I met several weeks ago--about 4 now--when he first came into my life as a "Couch Surfer" in my home.

He thought he was coming for two days--and was here almost seven.

Neither of us knew just how long he would be in my home...but GOD knew...and GOD did some wonderful things for both of us in this new friendship, and in our time together. 

I can't remember ever meeting a more servant-hearted man...a strong, kind, and GENTLE man...full of grace, and a tender, teachable heart.

So if you like the "new look" thank my buddy Joshua.

You can also find some of his music at:
joshuahuntmusic.com

He's great...

What is GOD "birthing" in you?

For 11 months now I've been hosting "travelers"--also known as "Couch Surfers"--from all over the world.  As of today, I've had 214 different men from 60 different countries on all six continents....some have stayed as little as 12 hours, and as much as 11 days...

This has been one of the most exhilirating experiences I can remember in a long time....still trying to discover what God is saying to me in all of this....

One of my dreams...open a Christian hostel...where people are traveling...can find a place to shower, sleep, get a warm meal, some rest, some fellowship, and continue their journey....

I'd love to open and operate such a facility...

Will you help me pray to this end?