MINISTERING IN THE SHADOW

Several years ago the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, the denomination that Jeanne and I were ordained through, had their international convention here in Denver.  The convention was held at the Westin Hotel at 17th and Lawrence.  We stayed in that grand hotel in one of the finest rooms that I have ever been in, before or since.  There were at least 2000 people in attendance that year.  The seemingly ironic thing is that I am now ministering literally in the shadow of that beautiful hotel to the homeless of the streets of Denver.  God's ways are so amazing!

My days have become some what routine with every morning starting to cook lunch.  Some mornings I wake up with the question in my mind, what am I going to fix today?  Doing lots of pasta, spaghetti, mac and cheese, rice and beans.  We don't get nearly as much fresh food since the Broncos season is over and we don't get any catered food from there now.  Have to depend on what we have frozen and pasta.  A gentleman comes by every Thursday and Saturday mornings with a pickup load of bread, cakes, pies, donuts, and other various pastries that he picks up at a couple of local grocery stores that have a sell-by date of that day.  One day I had 22 cakes and pies to cut up and serve for dessert.

I try to get to the gym 3 or 4 days a week now and I have to go early in the morning.

I am still attending the Christian Indian Center here in Denver. They are trying to sell their building so they can move into another area of ministry - homeless ministry to native Americans.  The building was built in 1893 and has no parking what so ever. Street in front, on side and an alley in rear with houses on the other side.  No parking lot.  Pray for the Lord to sell the building for them.

Ya'll come see us soon, ya heah?

Love to you all and may our most gracious Lord and Savior grant you peace and grace.

Troy

PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED

This is a call for intercessor prayer warriors and you know who you are. Sox Place and staff have been continually under satanic attack. A new attack just happened a few minutes ago, but I am not at liberty to write what it is.  We are in need of prayer, not only today but on a continual basis.
Would you pray first about being a member of a group that I am going to call WARRIORS ON THE WALL.  You will commit to daily praying for Sox Place and  Staff. You will get regular updates on needs and answered prayer from me.  Many of the prayer requests will be of a confidential nature, not to be shared with others.
Let me know if you want to be a part of this commited group of prayer warriors.  email at troy@soxplace.com  or  skypilottroy@yahoo.com   Your name will not be shared with anyone except possibily the other Warriors.

"I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me (us) will turn out for my (our) deliverance.' Philippians 1:19
"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you (us) will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus ." Philippinas 1:6

Your Brother in Christ
Troy

CRAZY EYES

How long has it been since I posted here?  Has it been 2 or 3 weeks?  Was sick for a few days with a bug.  But the only excuse I have is that I got writers block.

Some of you have asked about the young girl and her brother that came to SoxPlace, how are they doing you want to know.  I understand the boy who was 12 was taken to a mental hospital because he was cutting himself all over.  The girl is still around but she is showing the wear and tear of the street life she is living. It hurts when you get to know some of the young people.

A thought ran through my mind recently and I want to share it with you.  Have you ever shared with someone your favorite charity? Have you ever told someone about a ministry that you help to support?  And why that ministry was so important to you that you helped support it with money and with prayer support?  Try it sometime, in a conversation just tell them that you have this favorite ministry and that you support them with money and prayer.  Tell them why you do this.  When you do this you will not only solidify in your own mind why, but you will be encouraging someone else to get involved, maybe not with your favorite charity, but maybe they will get involved and be a blessing to someone else.  Try it.

So, what is this name, Crazy Eyes?  Some time ago, there had been a man around Sox Place that had possibly spent half his life in prison.  He was known to 'rough up' people.  Doyle was concerned that Crazy Eyes might one day turn on him.  Doyle talked to him and made him promise to not ever hurt him, Doyle.  A couple of weeks ago, Josh, my nephew, took me outside and told me he wanted to introduce me to Crazy Eyes.  He didn't put into so many words but he let me know he wanted Crazy Eyes to know who I was and that I was Doyle's brother.  He made that abundantly clear to Crazy Eyes.  I talked with him and found his name was Donald but he wanted to be called Crazy Eyes.  Actually a kind of nice guy, but a little unstable. Now I talk with him whenever he comes in.  Pray for inroads into some of these precious soul's lives. God loves them and wants them to come to know Him and His love for them.

Like Paul, I ask for your prayers, "for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance." Philippians 1:19 

How am I?  I am blessed and highly favored!  I am blessed and highly favored to have your friendship and prayers.  Love you all
Troy