June 7, 2018 on the steps of the capital building in Charleston, WV.  This was Paula's story.  She showed up without really expecting to be part of the performance ministry.  I'm not sure how we talked to her 'into' doing it, but she did.  I loved her comment:  "This is out of my comfort zone."  EXACTLY.  That's the definition of faith, isn't it?  God is continually trying to pull us out of comfort zone...which is our routine.  The very nature of practicing spiritual disciplines is the idea of shaking up our routine so we 'unlearn' how to live in the kingdoms of this world and live in the Kingdom above...HERE.  So, good for you Paula.  You stepped out in faith today and we're all reminded what it is to live in the Kingdom of God.  My thanks also to Elkview Baptist Church for showing up so I didn't have to go alone.  You're my PEEPS!!!!

Stop #2:  Frankfort, KY, June 5, 2018.  An absolutely GLORIOUS day:  Blue skies; no humidity; 75 degrees.  My purpose is single-minded:  I want to bless God for his faithfulness over 30 years of ministry.  As the kids and adults gathered from 4-5 churches across KY, I had the opportunity to share my faith story and invite them to join me in a performance of "Arise My Love" to an audience of ONE.  Of course, people on their way stop and watch as we perform.  How could they not?  "What are these people doing with sticks?"  I hope they enjoy it.  They seem to.  But, it is not for them.  Under a perfect sky on a perfect day with about 20 youth and adults and 20 more chaperones and parents, we did "Arise My Love" on the steps of the KY capital building in Frankfort, KY.  Then, we gathered together to pray for the elected officials from KY that serve in the Federal government and our leaders in Washington.  It's not political.  We just ask that God would give them wisdom in governing.  All in all, a perfect day.  "IN God whose Word I praise.  In God I trust and am not afraid."  Thanks to all my 'stickers' who showed up.  By the way, this is an excellent ministry opportunity for your teams.  I would encourage you to add a heritage tour through the capital grounds.  Next up:  Charleston, WV.

May 31, 1988.  I resigned my commission in the U.S. Army and started following the "Wild Goose" in full time ministry.  It has been a wild ride.  But as I've preached, "You'll never know the faithfulness of God until you walk in faith."  Only faith moves God and somehow, the lack of faith in our lives, limits or even binds the LIVING GOD from moving in our life.   My story has been one of God's continual faithfulness.  Being in this type of ministry, I've had to trust God for 30 years.  Why would I suppose that God, who has shown himself faithful again and again, would for any reason, abandon us now?  This was the life of every man and woman in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11.  But they were no different than us in so many ways.  Even the great John the Baptist had doubts.  But, in the end, GOD IS FAITHFUL and our testimony is one of HIS great faithfulness.  

In celebration of this journey, I am traveling to every state capital (except Alaska and Hawaii unless someone provides the way!) to perform our signature piece, "Arise My Love" with the God Rods and pray for the state and national leaders of our day.  On the 30th anniversary of Salt and Light, we began the tour in Richmond, VA, the place where it all began.  Six of us performed including my son, Samuel.  Hank and Peggy Graser, Melissa Oliver, and CHAOS from Lawrenceville UMC in Lawrenceville, VA joined in.  As we performed, I offered God my thanks for his UNFAILING love, his UNWAIVERING favor, and his UNMERITED grace.   

Do you TRUST God?  Would you continue to TRUST Him if the stock market crashed?  Would you continue to TRUST Him if you lost someone very dear to you in tragedy?  If your only HOPE was in HIM, would it be enough?  You probably can't answer those questions without having an experience that requires you to do so, for which I pray you don't have to.  And yet, I would pray that you would come to know that you can.  For to KNOW God is to TRUST Him.  Proverbs 3: 5,6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your paths."