Working out the kinks

The past few days I have sorting through some stuff in my mind.  I’m trying to discern what’s from me and what’s from God as it pertains to my passion and purpose.  I’m trying to see how this all fits in with me trying to make some money on the side without taking a part-time job on third shift.  I guess I’m trying to double triple check that it’s okay if pursuing my passion and purpose results in making some money.  I don’t want to do anything that seems shady or unethical.  I know it’s my passion and purpose to help others find and pursue their passion and purpose.  I want to know if it’s okay for my business to be helping others find and pursue their passion and purpose.  I’m at a point where I’m not quite sure how all of this is going to look.  There are some costs involved and I want to be a good steward.  If this isn’t God’s will then I don’t want to put any money into it.  I’m hesitant because I’ve already misunderstood God once this year on a matter like this, but God used that experience and what I learned from it to bring me to this point.  I realize now that the experience and education could have been mine for me if I had exercised some restraint and patience.  Don’t worry, the details of this story will be post number 1 if and when the new venture/blog is up and running.  I guess it’s not really a question of know God’s will for my life, but rather, discovering how He wants me to accomplish it.  He has been doing an amazing internal work in me this summer.  Has it always shown through?  Nope.  Do I still lose my temper too quickly with my kids?  Yes.  Has having a two year boy been a challenge to my patience?  Affirmative.  I can’t read James Dobson’s “Bringing Up Boys” fast enough.  What I’ve been trying to say in these first 300 words is that God has me on an amazing journey and it’s about to get even better.  Consider this your invitation to the next chapter.  Now, go check out this great post from Dr. Labar on his take on what it means to become and be a Christian.  It will get you thinking.  Go ahead and add him to your google reader.  His blog, Sun and Shield, is a great read.  Check out this post from Dean Herman, pastor of 5 Points Fellowship in Easley, SC.  Would love to hear your thoughts on his post.  Dean and I used meet with other youth pastors in Liberty when he was on staff at Liberty First Baptist.  I have always found him to be a man of great vision and passion.  Major changes coming to heathmullikin.com so get ready for a bright future!