Fogged!

This summer has been a little foggy. I have taken a few weeks to rest. Now, I want to jump right back into the rat race of life. I guess I am not completely satisfied with life right now. It is like I am looking out the window and there is my life. Decisions that need to be made that I really don't want to make. I want life to be easy. It is not. Part of all of this is realizing that my mom is not here no more. It was so much easier to take care of her. She's looking at me now and saying take care of yourself. I have been making my own lunch or dinner depending on the time of day. I have found that I love toasted bread better than regular bread. I like plain old ruffle/wavy looking potato chips. I love fruit no matter the cost. Great things to find out about yourself. Things are still a little foggy about the future. God has to be the center. I have to trust him to guide and direct my life. I can be pulled to many good causes. I am so glad I made the decision to stay put for at least a year before thinking about leaving the area. There is a lot of work to be done here in Georgia and the United States.

I love serving. I love directing and planning service projects. I love leading a group effort in serving. Believe or not I get to do this 9 months a year with my job. I can't believe how God has blessed me with all the opportunities to serve and lead. Why are things so foggy? I would think things could be very clear. I know I can't bring someone else into my life with it being so foggy. I'm looking for clear skies.

Well, this week I get to serve, learn and lead. I look forward to being the best servant this week. Pray for me as I try to clear the fog.

Welcome back!

It has been awhile since I last posted. Many things have occurred since then. Life is still good as well as you know God is still good!

Family: Please pray as I try to find a way to interact without bringing in my moral compass. I am the only the Christian in my family still. My nephews and nieces have chosen the secular lifestyle. I am not happy about that, but I do know life is about choices. They have to make their own decisions and I was so hopeing that it would be the Christian lifestyle. Those who think others influence the kids more than parents, I have a story to prove you wrong. Please pray! Holidays are difficult. I find myself wanting to limit the amount of time I am around due to what I perceive failure on my part to influence. I know I am harder on myself. I just don't know what to do as we go forward. They are my family, and that's all I have. Again, please pray!

Life: I am content somewhat to where I am. I have had some debates internally about the present and the future. "If you keep doing what you doing, you're gonna get what you get" I think somebody said that. In less than 2 years I will be turning 40. How did this happen? I can not believe it. I remember people reaching 40 and thinking they are old! Now, I am approaching that age. I do enjoy what I do. I have matured in some ways regarding my career. In Education, I have found the only way for me to survive is to be more passive. This might be in every profession, but when you are good at something, your boss will want to come and mess it up for whatever reason. If you go along with it, you will survive. If you resist, you might be looking for something else to do. I have never been fired. I do push the norm wherever I am. I just can't believe I will be turning 39 in January.

Church: I have found another unique congregation to work with since coming back to Atlanta. East Cobb Church of Christ. They love me and I love them. One day I need to post about all the different churches I have worked with over the years. This is a small church of about 300. Ray Hawkins is the preacher. I count him as my long lost brother. He is a counselor and does a great job in the pulpit. As in a lot of churches, they(we) need to express our appreciation for all the things he does and continue to do for the church and the kingdom. I have come to realize that not every church can handle a Terry Davis. I have found another one that loves me for being me. This is very important to me as I try to give 150%. Some days, I think about going back into full time. This church has helped me see that could be part of God's plan.

Work: Yesterday, I received a gift from the JH faculty. They have the last two years included me in the Administration gift. I am always humbled by the inclusion and overwhelmed by the encouraging notes that comes with the gift. They have no idea how much I appreciate hearing those encouraging words. I often say actions speak louder than words. I have to make an exception here, because I treasure each and every word expressed. I don't know why, but believe or not, I cry when I read these words. I am a person that want to get it right. I am learning that I do have a vision of what that is, and you better get out of my way. My prayer is that people see that my heart is for these kids. I don't want to be another adult to fail them. Junior High to me are the special years. They need a guide to help them thru it. I pray that I can continue to be that guide.

Spiritual: I know I can't say this has been the best year spiritually. I have struggle with family, work, and just life. I am renewed each with as I lead worship knowing that I am just a sinner. I am trying my best to do it right. My faith in God has never been stronger. My trusting God for his will in my life has never been weaker. GOD HAS TO BE IN CONTROL. I have to give it all. Sometimes, I think my foot in the boat and in the water. I need to jump freely and trust God will take care of all my concerns. Please pray! I look to 2010 with the idea all will be better. 2009 was not fine, but ok. I look to God to make the next year a better year.

Terry

I have a lot on my mind!

Let's start with this week:

My high school's both girl's and boy's team are in the state playoffs. It has brought back so many memories. They play saturday and then go on to the final four in Macon Georgia. This would be sooo cool. We are not in our 3500 seat arena. Same place we have Junior High Chapel. I have mixed feeling about chapel.

Next week, I will be at Oklahoma Christian leading chapel for two days. They are being very generous to me in inviting me to come and lead their chapel. I am excited about this and looking forward to it. I do miss the college student scene. Who knows I might catch a bug out there. HA!
(I have been back to Harding during Uplift. Not an official invitation to come and lead in chapel. I did get a call to let them know when I am in the area. I live in Atlanta Georgia. Searcy Arkansas is not easy to get to within 30 minutes. Now, I'm not bitter, just pointing out OC is calling me!

Adults still make me sick in how they run their lives when they have children. I pray for you parents and all adults to make wise choices. I usually say this to teenagers, now I am saying it to adults.

I could go on. I wont since I have not wrote in a while.

Peace,

Oh, No woman to brag about today. Stay tuned.

I'm 38!!!!!!WOW!!!!

Yes that's right. The less than 250LBS of chocolate will be 38 on January 9, 2009. I was actually born at 6:10 in the morning. 2 years and the chocolate guy will be 40. Where have the years gone, is my question today.

I have lived so far a pretty good life. I have been to South America, Canada, and several states in the US. I have own two houses and a condo. I have paid for 2 cars in full. I have friends in almost every state. I am living near all of my family. Again, I have lived a pretty good life so far. I still have to ask the question-"How did these years go by so fast".

My early years I was living in a city called East Point, Georgia. This is where I have many fond memories and the church located there has played a major part to my life. I really don't have many childhood friends that live there today. Just the church where I was baptized into Christ. I went back last sunday and drove around a bit. I can't believe the time has gone by sooo fast.

My favorite birthday so far has to my 30th where I was thrown my first birthday party with hats, balloons, cakes, and presents. It was very good. Clinton and Belinda Bunch from Dallas Texas and their family threw me a bash. It was fun, and I still remember it today. I think I celebrated my 30th for 6 months. So many people wanted me to celebrate that birthday. It was great! Who knows maybe 38 will be special as well.

38 has made me look inward a lot at my life. I bought a G1 phone on Sunday. Sounds selfish, but if you really know me I don't buy for myself. I am enjoying it. I don't feel guilty. My old phone fell in the toilet on Sunday. Just imagine the sell clerk dropping the phone when I told her what happen. It was funny. Still don't have the sim card, so if I had your cell you might call me so I will have it again. I get to start over. I had about 125 numbers in my cell phone. Now, I must start over and find new friends. HA!

I am looking forward to my 38. I'll post more soon.

37 Improvements for Terry Davis

1.  Be a nicer person.

2. Call my friends more.

3.  Have more down time(relaxation)

4.  Sing more

5.  Travel more

6.  Spend more time with family

7.  Be nicer to my students

8.  Invest more time reading God's word

9.  Invest more time praying

10.  Invest more time in people

11.  Spend less time buying things

12.  Give more

13.  Read more

14.  Worry less

15.  Exercise more

16.  Read less email

17.  More face to face discussions

18.  Spend more time with my work buddies

19.  Spend more time with my church buddies

20.  More random acts of kindness

21.  Spend more one on one time with my nephews

22.  Listen to more music

23.  Keep a cleaner house

24.  Keep a cleaner car

25.  Keep a cleaner office

26.  De clutter my life

27.  Watch less TV

28.  Eat healthier food

29.  Stick with my budget

30.  Total money makeover

31.  Live like no one else so I can live like no one else

32.  Lead at Work

33.  Lead at Church

34.  Eat less

35.  Get to know my neighbors

36.  Keep dreaming 

37.  Revisit goals(5,10, 15 year)

37 reasons why I love my life today September 7, 2008

1. Life is very good for me today.
2. My family is great! (mom,sisters, nephews,and nieces)
3. I have a wonderful church I am a part of.
4. I have the best job(ministry) in America.
5 I love how God continues to give me wonderful ministry opportunities.
6. I have good friends who care for me.
7. I am a blessed person financially.
8. I am good spiritually today.
9. I am aware of my health issues.
10. I am aware of the things to make me a better person.
11. I am a volleyball coach.
12. I am a friend to many.
13. I know what I hate.
14. I know what I like.
15. I am single.
16. I am not married.
17. I do not have children.
18. I own my own condo.
19. I do not have car payments.
20. I am relatively healthy today.(Blood sugar- only issue)
21. I get to lead worship anytime I like on a regular basis.
22. I have great bosses (Misty and Dr. Ray)
23. I have a clean condo today. (Thanks Deonte)
24. I love Junior High kids!
25. I am loved.
26. I am having fun teaching bible everyday.
27. I have health insurance.
28. I love Church potlucks! (Good job today East Cobb)
29. I love the 12:11 service at East Cobb!
30. I have money in my retirement account.
31. I love Georgia.
32. I love the Georgia Bulldawgs.
33. I have a dirty car inside and out!
34. I love to give.
35. I love to serve.
36. I love God.
37. I love Jesus.

Life is Volleyball!

I have not posted in a while. I have been very busy experiencing life. My volleyball team is 4-0 right now. Tomorrow should be challenging playing a couple of good volleyball schools. I have had a few bumps along the way, due to a break from school this past weekend, I am back in the saddle again. It amazes me when we are critique how defensive we get. I say we because i know others do the same thing. Why is that? Why can't we just accept it and move on. Take the good and the bad adjust and move on. I can't tell you how many hours I thought about a meeting I had last week. Again, I am over it now. I must move on...

My mom is doing better. We are still trying to adjust to get her blood sugar levels up to normal. My mom have many medical problems which causes me to think big time about my health. I went to the dentist Thursday. I will be going soon to my eye doctors to update my contacts. I do go there every year, but I have had the same contacts for about 6 years. They are gas perm so I get the extra cleaning every time I go and they work just fine. My eyesight has not changed or gotten worst in 10 years so far. This is good since i am older.

I have had a little time to contact old friends, and spend some quality time with my sisters. It is good to be close to home. I have already taken it for granted. Tonight my baby sister and I went out for a good meal. She lost her job on Sunday. I will be searching the Internet tonight for some leads. I know she would like to continue to do what is right. I am proud of what she has done. Now, she does respect me more than my other sisters so there full disclosure.

School is back in session. Chapels have been awesome. Let me say it again. Chapel has been awesome. They are really singing out and loves Get right church. I will tell you it has been all of my two years to get them hear. They love motion songs. Now, they are getting into songs with a beat. I taught Heavn on the other side today. They are just rockin. I love my job. I am not just saying that! I love my bible classes this year. We have been in school for 3 weeks, and I still love everyone of them. I actually feel guilty getting on to them. They are just wonderful!

Sermon last Sunday by Brother Ray, who I believe is my long lost brother not just in Christ- preached on the Older Brother from the Prodigal son parable. I am still digesting that one. Powerful and very moving to my heart. Life is still Volleyball for the month of September. It will all come to an end on October 4th. Be Cool! Stay with God!

Life has been good!

Life has been good. I am enjoying life here lately. I have spent some quality time with my mom, enjoying the bible classes at North Atlanta, and enjoying my work at GAC. Life is good! I did missed out on a white water trip this past weekend. I was looking forward to going and then I overslept. Can you believe that? I can't believe it! I went to bed early, excited about going down that river. I told my classes how I was looking forward to it, and then I overslept. I thought I set the alarm( I set the time to wake up, but did not push the turn alarm on button). I am sooooo mad at myself. I tried to clean my apartment and had enough of that and took my mom out to lunch instead of finishing this great task. Well, tonight is volleyball games. I will attend my Junior High team and then proceed to North Atlanta and play with Jay Collins and others. Some may remember this red head. I have known him for so long. He is a really cool guy. Nothing new on the woman front, but I am attending a great class to expose my issues. (Mainly to myself, not really out in front of people- Are you kidding me?) Anyway, those of you still reading, God is not threw with me yet! Keep being good!