Thoughts about Worship (and other ponderances) - From a Mortal

We had an awesome rehearsal tonight. I am so excited at the fact that worship band of Genesis is truely developing into just that, a "worship band." We could so want to get up and impress the socks off of everybody, and choose to use our time working for that end, but tonight, we were a group of guys (and Girl) that were honing our gifts for the 1 true audience, and in the process, experiencing Him.....that is what his thing is all about. But, hey.....if we sound good in the process, that is what God deserves; nothing less.

April and I have been going through a lot these days. We recently found out that our daughter, that April is still carrying in her tum-tum, has a condition called "Turner Syndrome." This is a genetic disorder that usually results in miscarriage. It is so hard for me to understand why we have such peace right now. In fact, I find myself feeling guilty because I feel such peace. This has brought a whole new perspective to the scripture that is heard in churches everywhere, that refers to "peace beyond all understanding." I have determined that, because this peace is a gift from God, I have no right to feel guilty about this. This thing is in God's hands. I can't say that I have had a vision given me that says our daughter is going to make it; the statistics contradict this. But, that said, I trust that whatever outcome happens, it is in God's hands. God is of healing, but that is His choice, and no matter the end result....God is just. I don't think it