As I sit in my study alone tonight, trying to find the words to write, I have a song playing in the background to assist me as I piece this together: "Clear the Stage" by Ross King. It's meant for all of my somber thoughts and my attempt to become selfless once again, admitting that I am in need of a Savior. We all are. I am thankful for Jesus paying my debts on Calvary's tree. I want to crush the idols in my life and serve wholeheartedly again. And as I look over at my daily devotion, the Scripture is applicable, because it is desperately needed for me to increase my capacity to experience Him again:
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." Ephesians 3:19
Ironically, the suggestions for me in my YouTube browser brought me to the song "Masterpiece" by Danny Gokey just as I finished writing the Scripture from His Love Letter. If you need this tonight, just as I have, it is okay with me if you leave this blog and go listen to the words of this song.
For those that are still with me, something has been stirring in me lately. In fact, it has kept me up late at night, wondering which direction to take.
Recently, my dear friend and youth minister from my past Paul reached out to me to offer a proposition that sounded pretty good to me but my finances and my soul did not counsel me in joining him in this endeavor. However, my inner desire to help Paul in any way I could would not go away. I could not silence it. I want Paul and his wife, Susan, to retire with dignity as I am sure many do...probably more that I do.
So, this evening, I went into Facebook and blew the dust off an old page that I am still a member of. There are several of us with the same cause that are still members of this page. As a matter of fact, the buzz is starting to reach some of my friends that did not even know Paul had written a book.
And thus, I give some explanation to the title of this blog...
I believe it is time to start the buzz again.
In the volatile world of publishing, sales of a book are as much of a roller coaster as the DJIA or the S&P500 in the stock market on a weekly basis. And Paul's book seems to be a little bit on the downward side, and this is unacceptable. It is time for a "boom" cycle for this timeless writing instead of a "bust" cycle.
It is time for the team to take the field again and 'play some ball'. It is time for the team members to rise up out of the ashes of years past and reach out to those who need the guidance and lessons in this book, especially for those who have lost a love one or have a beloved family member who is battling cancer.
And how adequate that Danny Gokey's song, "The Comeback" is now playing aloud from my playlist. That is exactly what needs to occur.
It is time for a comeback.
It is time for Ashley's legacy to be on the lips of our friends again. It is time for the team to rise like a phoenix into the sky!
...It is time for the Broken Heart Street Team to return.
(insert pulse and heartbeat sound effects here)
-Brian aka 'Blockhead'
"May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." Ephesians 3:19
Ironically, the suggestions for me in my YouTube browser brought me to the song "Masterpiece" by Danny Gokey just as I finished writing the Scripture from His Love Letter. If you need this tonight, just as I have, it is okay with me if you leave this blog and go listen to the words of this song.
For those that are still with me, something has been stirring in me lately. In fact, it has kept me up late at night, wondering which direction to take.
Recently, my dear friend and youth minister from my past Paul reached out to me to offer a proposition that sounded pretty good to me but my finances and my soul did not counsel me in joining him in this endeavor. However, my inner desire to help Paul in any way I could would not go away. I could not silence it. I want Paul and his wife, Susan, to retire with dignity as I am sure many do...probably more that I do.
So, this evening, I went into Facebook and blew the dust off an old page that I am still a member of. There are several of us with the same cause that are still members of this page. As a matter of fact, the buzz is starting to reach some of my friends that did not even know Paul had written a book.
And thus, I give some explanation to the title of this blog...
I believe it is time to start the buzz again.
In the volatile world of publishing, sales of a book are as much of a roller coaster as the DJIA or the S&P500 in the stock market on a weekly basis. And Paul's book seems to be a little bit on the downward side, and this is unacceptable. It is time for a "boom" cycle for this timeless writing instead of a "bust" cycle.
It is time for the team to take the field again and 'play some ball'. It is time for the team members to rise up out of the ashes of years past and reach out to those who need the guidance and lessons in this book, especially for those who have lost a love one or have a beloved family member who is battling cancer.
And how adequate that Danny Gokey's song, "The Comeback" is now playing aloud from my playlist. That is exactly what needs to occur.
It is time for a comeback.
It is time for Ashley's legacy to be on the lips of our friends again. It is time for the team to rise like a phoenix into the sky!
...It is time for the Broken Heart Street Team to return.
(insert pulse and heartbeat sound effects here)
-Brian aka 'Blockhead'
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