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[GORTAG]

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About Me

Welcome! Please recieve this blessing for all who visit:
The LORD bless you and keep you,
The LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
The LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

[my life]
I should say "the life GOD has given me"!!! My name is TROY. I am a simple man who has been blessed with much from GOD. I am married to my best friend going on 27 years! I am the father of two wonderful grown men (ages 25 and 18). I live in a semi-rural area of North Carolina and would not trade any of it for all the gold in the world. Yep... gifts from GOD!
[my faith]
I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior at the age of 11. GOD has protected me through the years as I have encountered my own trials and tribulations in life: exposure to drugs; exposure to alcoholism; peer pressure; acceptance through gang activity; doubts about my faith; doubts about my purpose; trusting the world vs. GOD; financial woes... you get the picture. I am no different than any other person walking this planet. The kewl thing is that GOD never abandoned me even though I looked eleswhere for answers at various stages in my life.
[my work]
I currently work with a private, non-profit company as a network administrator/system administrator. I have a really kewl group of people I work with every day. The big part I love about my work is that it is making a difference with the lives of folks with developmental disabilities.
[my ministry]
hhmmmmm.... where to start. GOD has given us all gifts and talents to serve his kingdom. Let's say that I am just trying to drown out the noise of the world and obey the direction GOD wants me to go. This journey has taken me through some interesting territory; to include starting the myspace ministry. Bottom line... he leads and I will follow. :D
Welcome to my site... I truly hope you are blessed from your visit and I encourage lots of comments and messages.
Be blessed my friend!

My Interests

I love to meet other people in this world. I love a good movie, good company, and laughter.
Feelin lonely, alone, abandoned in life?

Check this out: Proverbs 18:10
Matthew 10:32
Isaiah 41:10
John 14:1

About the purple guy:

GORTAG has been in existance since 1978. I created him during geomtry class in the 9th grade and has been part of my life ever since. He is used as a signature for cards, yearbooks, and general correspondance. It sounds silly to some, but this character is a part of who I am.... he is a part of what GOD has molded me into as a person.

I'd like to meet:

I am a firm believer that we, GOD's creation, are designed to be relational. In other word's we are wired to reach out for others in this world. It is an awesome thing when geographical barriers are broken among GOD's kids and they connect with one another..... we are meant to connect.
God, Jesus, Other folks thirsting after God's will!


Heroes:

GOD; Jesus; my AWESOME wife!!!

My Blog

Good News to sleep on!!!!

Dear GOD,Thank you for the truth of your word. Times are tuff in the world. There are many reports of doom and gloom in our daily lives. You speak the truth... it is during times like this that we sho...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:09:00 PST

What is your Life?

Dear GOD, Thank you for the wisdom of your Holy Spirit!AMEN!James 4:13-15 (msg)And now I have a word for you who brashly announce, "Todayat the latest, tomorrowwe're off to such and such a city for ...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:40:00 PST

All GOOD Gifts From GOD!

A montage from a church VBS session last summer.  My family assisted with capturing the images of this event... GOD provided the cast. Just want to share with you my friend! Be blessed!TROY ...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:17:00 PST

"We have nothing to fear, but fear itself"

Dear GOD,Thank you for the knowledge you keep your children safe.AMEN!Stop..... turn off all distratactions.... read.... receive!John 10:25-30 Jesus answered, "I told you, but you don't believe. Every...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:38:00 PST

A Simple Plan

We must never, never, never, ever forget about GOD's simple plan. Be blessed my friend! http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Basics/gods_simple_plan.htm My Friend: I am asking you the most important questi...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Thu, 29 May 2008 07:36:00 PST

Rat Race

"Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have."- AnonDear GOD,Give us the strength to do the things we were designed to do for you!AMENFrom the mouth of our own Lord and Savio...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Thu, 22 May 2008 05:36:00 PST

Purpose (Bulletin from a wonderful friend!)

Thanks to my dear friend Grammy for sharing this!  We all have purpose in our life... GOD has a plan for you!!!   ETERNAL PURPOSESHold thou fast, for lo, I am with thee;Stand thou still, for...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Tue, 20 May 2008 06:41:00 PST

Being Straight with GOD....

Dear GOD,Hear my heart... I whisper to you this day.AMEN!Proverbs 3:5-7 (NLT)Trust in the Lord with all your heart;      do not depend on your own understanding.Seek his ...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Mon, 12 May 2008 08:42:00 PST

Ever feel like you are running on empty???

Dear GOD, Thank you for the truth of your word!  Thank you for the forgiveness of my sins and salvation through the blood of your son Jesus!AMEN! There are times I feel like life is running on em...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Wed, 07 May 2008 04:46:00 PST

Sharing some time on the space....

This is a bulletin I posted over the weekend of 4/27/08 *sigh* There are times I feel so inadequate in life. But then I start thinking about the AWESOME things I have accomplished in life... I start f...
Posted by [GORTAG] on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:21:00 PST