Sunday, August 10, 2008

I missed being at Cornerstone this past Sunday, though I heard that everything went well and saw some of our members later. I was sharing at a neighboring congregation in the area and had a wonderful time there in worship. The praise and worship was very uplifting, the people there were extremely warm to myself and my family. Most importantly, D'Ani felt welcome and loved - and that meant all the world to me. I shared the word from Mark 6:45-52 (Handling Your Deep Water) at this church, Bethel Institutional Baptist Church in Houston (http://www.bethelworship.org/). Interestingly, the message didn't have much fanfare and acrobatics, though I've never preached at Bethel before. I just stood, proclaimed the Word according to my interpretation of the text, and basically sat down. I think that the people were receptive, they didn't know the difference. I do think I did a thorough exposition of scripture (I hope) and believe that the Lord is well pleased with that exposition. And also that there were stories and illustrations that really threaded well into my overall thesis and theme. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. This Sunday I am looking forward to being at the Fairview Church, in Oklahoma City - with Pastor, Dr. J.A. Reed, Jr. I am really looking forward to preaching on this coming Sunday; and seeing the Fairview Church family.