Musings of the Minstrel
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year
I can hardly believe that it is 2009, but I am kind of glad that 08 is over and done with. I believe that this year is going to be a great year. I had someone ask me "How can you say that? Look around you...." Here is my response. I know that the world has gone crazy (or so it seems). I know that every newspaper and media stream in America is loading us down with negativity. I know that sin is abounding. I know that the sea of life is quite rough right now. I know that these are the facts, but I refuse to "face the facts".... in 2009 I am choosing to "FAITH THE FACTS".
I am saved
I have a wonderful family
I have a great church
I have lovely friends
and MY GOD IS BIGGER THAN ANY STORM THAT I WILL HAVE TO FACE THIS YEAR...
So there....
I am going to put my "faith-specs" on and look for opportunities for Jesus to show off this year. There is no telling what He is going to do .... and I want to be right, smack-dab, in the middle of it.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!
Labels: 2009, baptism in Jesus name, c myles young, Church, faith the facts, family, friends, New Years, saved
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas is Over
How many things did you take back? How many trips to the mall have you already made? How many cookies did you eat? Christmas has come and gone and now we are in those fun days between Christmas and New Years. I pray that your Christmas was a spectacular time of fun and fellowship with friends and family. Now your starting to turn your thoughts to that new fitness machine you got for Christmas and how starting January 1 you are going to turn yourself into a fitness expert,.....but for now.....you get another cookie. So many parties, so little time.As we head into the new year, I challenge you to take some time to look back over 2008. Think about your successes and your failures. What did you do right, what mistakes did you make? What can you learn from the past year? What would you do different?
In 2009 determine to learn from your history. 2008 was a difficult year for all of us, but guess what? We are still here! We are still standing! We all have some areas to shore up and strengthen, but we can do it. Make up in your mind...."When January 1 gets here, I am going to another level".
Let's strengthen one another and believe that 09 is going to be the year of growth for all of us.
If God be for us who can be against us!
Labels: 2008, 2009, c myles young, Christmas, failure, fellowship, fitness, friends, growth, mistakes, New Years, revival, success
Friday, October 10, 2008
The Value of Friends
I was just sitting here thinking about how much friendship means to me. There is nothing like time together with friends. One of the greatest joys about being in the ministry is the wonderful people that I have rubbed shoulders with through the years. I was looking through my phone photos and these two jumped out at me. For all of you from Canada, is it just me or is my buddy J. King looking kind of presidential. This picture sums up what I think about J. King, he is one of the classiest dudes on this plantet (I love you Bro.)
I had to put this picture of two of my more ....hmmm....gentle (nah)...uh...CRAZY, WILD, FUN friends. Guy Godwin & Steven Buxton showed me a good time not long ago and taught me how to shoot skeet. They can ever more throw down on some clay pidgeons.
All kidding aside, have you thought about how much your friends mean to you. The older you get, the harder it will be to find new ones, so value the ones you've got. Say a prayer for them everyday and grow old together. I hope I make it....with friends like Bucky and Guy....they could get me shot.
Labels: bishop wilson, Canada, friends, guy godwin, johnny king, skeet, steven buxton
posted by Myles Young at 6:38 PM
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AMEN Besides a Incredible Preacher and Singer I consider you a true friend!!! It AIN'T OVER!!!
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Brother Young!
I have stopped by here a couple times since my favorite "Guy" is posted here. He is the man in that outfit! We love you and Sister Young, special times call for special friends!
Stephanie
Happy New Years Pastor! Thanks for being the best and for always teaching us to be positive! 2009 is going to be awesome =D
Myles-
I LOVE THAT..."FAITH the facts!!"
Great post! Love you guys!