Will Moneymaker

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Paging Player One | Music From the Doctor’s Office, Room 134
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Must Photos Always Be Rectangular?
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"When the Markers Are Gone, the History Remains"
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"7 Reasons to Experiment with Film Photography"
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"At Last I Slept"
Music From the Doctor’s Office, Room 135
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[Truth Community Church @truthcommchurch]

We are happy to announce that the third printing of Pastor Don's signature book, Trusting God in Trying Times, is now available in paperback, exclusively from our website.

The content is identical, and the print quality is still excellent, but the new format allows us to offer it at a steep discount from the original hardcover version.

It is perfect for small group studies or to have a few copies on hand for those you encounter who are in times of sorrow or need.

Now is the time to stock up! Be sure also to notice the other trustworthy resources we have to cultivate “Biblical Thinking for Biblical Living.”

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Well, hi there. Long time, no see.

I decided to interrupt my Facebook hiatus briefly, in part to update you on some ministry stuff I’ve been doing, and in other part so you wouldn’t forget about me permanently. Haha.

1. The Current War

I have multiple friends in that part of the world or with deep interests in the people there. One contact, not given to hyperbole and in a country not under US attack, forebodingly told me the situation for them is “very bad.” We do well as believers to look beyond the headlines and remember the brethren in those locations. I am quite concerned for them.

Long before the fighting began, some supportive friends undertook an Arabic translation of my evangelistic book, An Easy Guide to Missing Heaven. Perhaps the intervening chaos will create a more strategic opportunity for that content. I certainly hope so.

2. My Recent Pulpit

I just concluded a five-part series taking a fresh look at prayer. I know, I know. Everyone preaches on prayer. But if we have been getting it right, why is there so little power spiritual in the midst of all the conferences and book sales over the past 25 years?

The truth is, many people who are saved by grace pray as if they approach God by works as they trudge through their prayer lists, repetitively recite the same earthly requests, and watch the time to make sure they’ve punched the clock for the day.

No wonder it all seems so binding and irksome. It’s all premised on a wrong view of God and what our Lord actually taught on prayer. There is a much better and far more encouraging way.

In the comments, I will link to the first message in the series. “Praying to Our Willing God.” If you find that helpful, you can track down the other messages to round out the subject. The feedback has been positive and conveys a new sense of liberation for those who have been with us.

3. My Future Books

I’m at a combination of a crossroads and a stalemate as I look to the future of my writing ministry. During my FB hiatus, I have done more writing work but there is no imminent release of my next book.

The people who watch numbers for me tell me that it would be worthwhile to expand the publications side of my labors. I’m grateful for the positive reception that you all have given that lies behind their assessment.

The sad reality, for now, is that I lack the operational support that I need to make more books happen in the midst of my pastoral ministry. It’s a real conundrum for me. So I’m living day-by-day and waiting on the Lord for His wisdom and provision.

I’m not quite so vain as to regard my work as important. I just want to be a good steward, especially as I get older. The day is quickly passing and nighttime approaches.
I’m grateful to the Lord for His many mercies. I’m content to be in His hands.

So there you have it. In posting today, I wanted to let you know I haven’t forgotten you. I hope you are well.
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).

~ Pastor Don Green

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"Humming Along"
Music From the Doctor’s Office, Room 124

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No pretty picture today.

Well, I’m back in the hospital again, dealing with the same issue. My INR was 3.9, which means my blood was too thin, and it triggered another serious bleeding episode like I’ve had before... https://t.co/r4ETxVwxKv

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"Paging Player One"
Music From the Doctor’s Office, Room 134
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"The Sound You Can See"

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"River in Motion"
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"Passing Through"

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"Making Time for Yourself"
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"Portraying Raw Emotion in Photography: A Lesson from Helen Levitt"
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Helen Levitt is one of my favorite street photographers. As a pioneer in photography, she had a natural ability to capture the essence of her subjects. Wonder, grace, joy, anguish, hope, and love are inscribed on the faces of her subjects, as clearly as if penned on paper. This raw emotion is the inspiration that transforms a photograph from a mere snapshot to a work of art, and this is the lesson that every photographer should take from Levitt...

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"Exploring Polar Patterns in Creative Work"
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My brain does this thing where photography and sound keep borrowing ideas from each other. I will be setting up a shot, thinking about light and shadow, and suddenly, I am thinking about microphones. Or I will be setting up a mic, and I start thinking about lenses.

Both are about choosing what you want and choosing what you do not want.

With a camera, you make decisions that shape what the viewer sees. You pick a lens. You choose an angle. You decide what is sharp and what is soft. You decide what stays in the frame and what gets cut out.

With audio, it is the same kind of thinking. You still pick a tool. You still aim it. You still decide what matters most. The big difference is that sound is more complex to “see,” so people sometimes forget it is a craft full of choices.

This whole subject came back to me because a friend asked a simple question. “Do you have a dynamic microphone?”

That question pulled a memory out of storage instantly...

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I wanted to share a quick update and also say thank you.

A few days ago, I got up early for my cystoscopy appointment. I got dressed, grabbed what I needed, and headed out the door. On the drive over, I prayed. I thanked the Lord for getting me this far, and I asked Him for peace, steady hands for the doctor, and a good report.

While I was driving, I also kept thinking and praying for others who are carrying heavier loads than I am. Some are dealing with very serious news, long hospital stays, and hard days that do not let up. Some are strong believers who love Christ and still suffer in ways most people never see.

When it was time for the test, I just tried to rest in God’s control. No matter what the report said, He was still on the throne.

Here is the good news. The report came back cancer-free, and my doctor said everything looks great. I cannot tell you how thankful I am. Thank you to everyone who prayed for me and checked on me. I really do appreciate it.

The next test will be in 1 year. He said he may be able to do it in his office next time instead of the hospital, which would save a lot of money. This is something I will have to keep checking every year for the rest of my life, and I am thankful we are able to stay on top of it.

He also wants to keep a close eye on things because I take biologic medicine for Crohn’s disease. Right now, I am on Entyvio, which is more gut focused. The hard part is it is not keeping my Crohn’s in remission, so we may need to switch medicines. I really want to avoid a full body immune suppressing drug if possible.

I am also on a prednisone taper. As the dose drops, my joints and legs can hurt pretty bad. Last week, when I was down to 15 mg, it got so bad I could barely walk. I tried heat and creams, and nothing really helped. Since I had to be off my blood thinner for the procedure, I did take a little ibuprofen, and it helped a lot. Now I am back on the blood thinner again, so I cannot take ibuprofen, but thankfully, I am feeling pretty good right now.

Hopefully, you will not hear much more about bladder issues from me. I have dealt with this for a long time, and I am grateful for another clean report.

Philippians 4:6–7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Thank you again for your prayers, and thank you, Lord, for Your mercy and Your care.

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Yep, that's me back at the doctor’s office, taking care of the next step. An EKG and a meeting with anesthesia as I get ready for my next cystoscopy.

The last two cystoscopies were cancer-free, and the doctor said my bladder looked healthy. I am hoping I get the same kind of report this week. 😀

The only downside is that this has to be done every year, and that takes a toll in several different ways. Still, I am thankful to the Lord for carrying me through it, and I am trusting Him again for this next one.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5