I am so excited to share this next story.  As I have mentioned before, one of the biggest struggles I’ve had over the past several years is staying available to go where God wants me to go with our drama ministry, and do what He has called me to do.  What this actually means is I cannot work a full time secular job and still have time and energy to work on our ministry, and have freedom in my schedule to accept bookings.   This in turn translates into a “living by faith lifestyle” (one that I have never truly been comfortable with) as I work a part time job with a wonderful Godly boss who gives whatever time off I need.

As I see our finances tightening more and more, this past year or so, I have taken to applying for full time positions within Answers in Genesis (The ministry I work part time in now) as well as outside jobs.  Rejection after rejection has come.  Deep down I know what God wants me to do, and that is keep doing what I am doing with In-Step, and He will provide, I just can't seem to trust Him.

My daughter Mercy and I are now in rehearsals for our newest production "Eve Remembered".  We will debut this 17 minute drama at Lakeshore Christian Church on September 12 during the morning services.  This piece has absolutely captivated my heart, and I cannot wait to see people's reaction to this powerful dramatic sermon illustration.

It is so amazing to see my 9 year old daughter study her lines, and ask every night, "Can we practice our play now?"

God truly does provide.  I just wanted to share this story of God's amazing provision.  God provides not only for our physical needs, but also provides encouragement when we need it most.

Rich and I had a 2000 Ford Windstar van that we have been traveling in for the entire 6 years we have been on the road with "Gomer" and In-Step Ministries.  Many miles have been put on our van, and it has been having major problems.  We pray about everything we do, and certainly pray for wisdom when it comes to major purchases.  We knew we needed a better vehicle, but we also knew we did not have money in our budget for a car payment.   It was a tough decision, but we went ahead and financed a 2007 van, knowing we had to have reliable transportation to keep going with our ministry.  As Rich always tells me, just about every day, "God will provide".

The Lord spoke to me before our first payment was due, and told me to get 72 white index cards and write down how He was going to provide for each and every one of those 72 van payments.  So I did. 

One day, after attending women's Bible study at my church, I was holding my check book in my hand, thinking of our first van payment coming up, and I said to God, "Ok, Lord, how are you going to do this?"

At that exact moment, the phone rang.  It was Stefanie Bauer, a woman from my Bible study.  Stefanie had never called me before.  In fact, she was not feeling well that day, and didn't come to the Bible study, so she never heard my prayer that I shared in class.  But she said she had just been praying and asked God if there was anything she could do for him?  He answered, clear as a bell, "Give Geri Campbell a couple hundred dollars."   (Our van payment is $243) 

I told her that I probably would never have accepted her money had I not been holding my check book and praying at the very moment she called.  I knew Stefanie had heard the voice of God.  I knew I needed to let God do what He wanted to do, even if it was humbling to me.

I hate being a perfectionist!  I really think that is what keeps me from blogging more.  I just cannot seem to sit down and write whatever comes to mind because for some reason I feel every writing has to be a perfect work of art.  It has to mean something deep and contain life-changing information.  It has to be filled with insightful and witty commentary.  It has to be edited for heaven's sake!  But today I shall rebel against the inner voices that bid me work on this blog for hours and agonize over each word and then- only then- shall we publish it onto thy website!  Ha!  I am writing whatever pops into my mind and I will put it on my website.  I shalll, however, use spell check.