Curtis's Blog

I want to start off by saying that I really did have good intentions when I started this blog.  (For those of you reading on Facebook, my blog is here.) My plan was to write or post something everyday.  It’s looking more like I am posting every month.  But honestly, who’s really keeping track? While I am going to try and work on that, I make no guarantees.  A lot has happened since my last post and while I would like to expound upon it, I’m going to skip it… all of it…

Now I know I’m not usually one for deep blog posts, but this may be one.  That’s a fair warning for those of you (all three of you who read my blog) who don’t enjoy long, boring, picture-less posts.   If that’s the case, you may stop reading here.  No seriously, stop reading.  Why are you still reading?

Okay so I assume if you’re still reading at this point, then you actually care what goes on in my life, and for that… thank you.  So it here is, flat out.  As much as I hate to admit it, the last month or so has been a bit of a struggle for me.  And, as much as I hate to admit it, one of the few tools that I have to combat such struggle has been collecting dust on my desk.  I can honestly, yet regretfully say that I can’t remember a time in my life when I have gone longer without opening my Bible.  However….

A couple Sundays ago, I made an authoritative decision to attend Sunday school at church.  And just like that, things seem to be slowly turning around.  It could very well be one of the best decisions that I have ever made.  I can’t express how exited I am that I can be a part of such a group now.  I realized very quickly how much I missed being a part a small group ministry like that and how much I missed being able to talk about my favorite subject, the Bible.  Quite frankly, it’s been awhile.  Sunday school, in the past, was something that I often found excuses not to attend.  In only two weeks time, I am already finding excuses to alter my plans just so I can attend!

The current study is Galatians, and so far has had a lot of emphasis on whether we, as Christians, are trying to please God or man.  It’s been both eye opening and convicting at the same time.  Nevertheless, I almost regret not attending sooner as the summer is almost over and soon it will probably be just me and Melissa in attendance.  Kinda makes me feel old…

Anyway, so that’s what is going on.  And, as much as I wish I could say I’m happy with where I am in my walk, I’m really not anywhere near that point.  But I do appreciate all your prayers… and if you’re reading this, I’m praying for you.  That’s all for this month! Cheers!

Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Galatians 1:10