I just joined Christianity board. I look forward to submitting items andreading what other believers have written. I also look forward tohave fellowship with others of the faith.I am a ordained pastor with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.I am presently inactive in the ministry. I attended St. Paul'sCollege in Concordia, Mo. Concordia University-Chicago, andConcordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne Ind. I servedcongregations in Memphis, Tenn. and Milwaukee, Wis. I sevedas a chaplain in jail minstry for Lutheran Ministries Associationin St. Louis MO. I currently living in Costa Mesa, California.I write Christian poems, devotions, a some short stories. I amcurrently writing stories, and plan to put them into a collection,which I hope to have published at a future date."Jesus, source of every blessing that comes down to us from above;You are our endless source of abundant mercy, peace, and love.At times when we have felt both pain and despair;You touch us, and You uplift us with Your care.Though the journey of life can be hard at times, You'll not forsake us;We keep our sights on the heavenly home where You'll take us.Jesus, source of every blessing, never leave us alone;But come and take hold of us, make us Your own."Peace,Michael CarterJude 24,25