Dudley's Blog

A word to my Church family

I have debated many times regarding how much I should write, but I wanted to once again thank EVERYONE for their prayers and words of encouragement. We had a court date on Monday, and as I sat in the courtroom, there were so many things that raced through my mind, and hopefully one day I can share them with you. You see, there are many things that I am not able to share until everything…

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Sgt. Darrell R. Griffin Jr.

Yesterday, I had lunch with the father of Sgt. Darrell R. Griffin, Jr., who was a 36 year old man who gave his life serving in the Iraq war. I wish that each of you could have the privilege of sitting with Darrell Griffin, Sr. and listening to the heart of a father who lost…

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Racial Diversity and Words of Encouragement

I spoke last night for an hour and another three hours this morning on the importance of racial diversity at the London Institute in Corona. Then I came home to finish my message for this weekend, where I will be outlining the direction of our church for 2009. Just know that as I read through all the comments on my recent blog post that I was deeply moved and touched by all of your thoughts…

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Thoughts

Heart is heavy today.Paper is unfair.They enjoy their slant.I love my son.He is my best friend.No word or deed will ever diminish my view of him.He lives in a glass house. I live in a glass house.I love my son.I will be by his side forever.Right is right and wrong is wrong.I am sorry. For everything.God loves me. God loves you.Romans 8:28I love God.I love my son.My Aunt died.Going to her funeral today. Yes, Today.I…

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