With great power comes great responsibility

Wow, it's been a LOOOOOOONG time since I've posted anything here. But don't worry, I haven't forgotten about y'all. So, now run my own kitchen. I am the head chef at Bridgeway Software. I'm going to try to cronicle my journey in this new environment. My journey to better myself as a chef and as a person.

So, not only do I have this new job, but I have a new mission from God. Well, not a "new" mission per say... But I'm finnaly really listening to Him and His will. I feel I'm being led to open a mission house to help the poor, the hungry, the needy, the addicted, the "scum" of our city. The destitute. Did y'all know that in Houston, we are ranked 39th (with first being the best) in child safety? And that we're 9th on the list of top cities with the highest child hunger?! I don't know about you... but that doesn't sit right with me. I feel the need to do something about it!

So, with God's help, actually, only through God, will I/we change the situation. There are tons of charities out there, but they are either doing their own thing or they're not following God. "His House" will be a beacon of hope to those in need. A place where children and families can come to get food, free or nearly free. They can get counseling and help with life. Addicts can come to get help, the homless can come and get support, ex-criminals can get help getting back on their feet with job training and accountability.

Also, my brother and I are going to be going to Nicaragua in December. We're going for a week to minister to the believers there. He is going to be speaking/running a "Boys to Men" conference and I'll be doing a Vacation Bible School for the orphans in Cascabel. http://kidsofcascabel.shutterfly.com/ We are trying to raise $3000.

So, I would ask that y'all join with me in prayer, not only for my new job, that everything would go smoothly and I would be productive. But also for the mission with which I feel God has given me. And for our trip, the God will supply the funds nessecary and would guide and direct us in the specifics of how and what to do while there.

Cook to Live; Live to Cook; Glory to God in all,
Chef D.