What A Time!!!!

Whats crack-a-lakkin blogger Homies !!?!?!?  Just had some thoughts run thru my mind, so I tripped them and now I can put em up in CyberSpace for yall......Dont worry they aren't hurt :):):):)


So a quite a few weeks ago, I received an invitation to a Marriage Conference, sponsored by Tulsa Lighthouse Church, in Springdale, AR.  Basically, it was a "thats a good idea, now go talk to Pastor Howard about it" setup LOL Thanks, Eld. Baglin.  Well, Eld. Howard strongly approved...............So I went.  Not really any other way about it when two Elders tell you to do something.

Well, it was indeed a trip to remember.  Eld Steve Kelley from Kamiah, Idaho did the teaching for both morning and evening sessions.  It was tremendous! I had heard some parts of it from the ADMIT CDs, but still it had a way of being fresh and new.  He expounded about discerning spirits to see whether they be of God, refusing the lies that give Satan power over you, not allowing idols in your life, and so much more.....All in context of marriage.  I could not do justice to it all in this meager post.  No way.....I learned so much and feel like I am better equipped for my future.  He is an amazing teacher with an incredible insight into the things of the Spirit.  And a great anointed Man of God.  Thank you, sir......

An added benefit of the Conference was that I was able to see my beautiful girlfriend, Lady Brittany Copeland.  She is something else let me tell you......(take that how you wish). She is a wonderful young Lady.  Emphasis on the "Lady."  We had some great times and laughs for sure lol  Of course with Eld Baglin in form, laughter will ensue immediately. Trust me on that...We ate at the famous AQ Chicken House in Springdale.  It was phenomenal!

 Also, I had the honor of formally meeting Eld. Steve Kelley.  Admittedly I was a little bit...uhhhh...nervous shall we say.  But, Eld Kelley is an extremely nice man.  Very down to earth and friendly.  I, obviously, knew who he was, and because I have a Father, Uncle, and a Grandfather in the Ministry, had seen him at various meetings.  Never actually introduced to each other though.  But, it was indeed an honor to make his acquaintance. Which leads me to another thought I've been thinking of....


I am so blessed to be an Apostolic.  More specifically, an Apostolic Preacher's Kid.  Now, I must say that it is a life that few could handle.  The pressures, scrutiny, preconceived notions of behavior, conduct, and attitude are ENORMOUS. You live in a glass house.  People hold you to a higher, if sometimes unfair, standard.  Is that right?? I dont know, but it is something that we must bear.  For better or worse....

But, the benefits FAR outweigh the negatives.  As a result of being a "PK," I have had opportunities that otherwise would've been only dreams. I have met Men of God that I would never have known had it not been for me being a PK.  I count it a humbling honor that Men of God I look up to know me.  I have in some way been influenced by them.  Men like Elds Joe Ben Terry, Jerry Hovater, Morris Terry, Mark Baughman who have passed on to their Great Reward.  Those still living and they are so numerous I would not be able to name them all..... My life has been surrounded by Men of God and the Ministry and that alone, I would not trade for all the pleasures of sin and the whole world combined.  That is WAY too cheap of a price to give it all up for......I know Men in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Ohio, Mississippi, Florida, Colorado, Oklahoma, Idaho, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas...and Im sure others but my memory fails me.... The total impact of all of these cannot ever be measured.  

Because of knowing them, it segways into getting to know other people all across America.  For 22 years, my life has been church based.  Twenty-two years of making friends and tremendous memories.  I have great friends that had I not been a PK, I most likely wouldn't know them.  Because we have a smaller church, unfortunately, our Youth Group doesn't get out much to other venues for fellowship.  That easily could be me......Instead, because of my Dads ministry and the legacy of my Grandfather Eld. Donald R. Lee, I have been able to meet hundreds of people. I have a friend that is like a brother to me. Closer maybe...Jonathan.  Ive known him since he was a 6-7mnth old baby crawling around a blanket in the Parsonage when my grandparents Pastored in Atlanta.  Weve become very close....Our families may as well be one big family.  Bro an Sis Waldrep are almost as an Uncle and Aunt.  Kaylen is like my little sister, because I remember when she was born (yeah I'm that old).  But I wouldnt know these people if not for my PK status.  Here's something more depressing for me.........I more than likely woudlnt know Brittany.  I met her at ADMIT.  Which I was there with my dad and mom....Had I been a saint, it wouldnt have happened.  Whose to say if we would have the same wonderful relationship today????  I cannot understand how people can walk away from everything.......for nothing. Because when put side by side to all of this....It turns to nothing.  It cannot be traded, because these are Godly things.  All the hundreds of people I know and have known, I will not and cannot trade them for anything.  They deserve better.  

So, a little different post, but Ive been really thinking about it all.  And I still say, I am blessed more than anybody else.  

Thanks to Eld. Howard for inviting me and allowing me to attend the Conference, Thank You sir.  Thanks to The Copeland Family for allowing me to stay with them the weekend as well.  And thanks to my sweet and pretty girlfriend Miss Brittany Lyn for some laughs and memories.  You are the best ever ;)

Farewell, devout blogger followers and supporters.  Yall are some awesome peeps......Watch out for Zombies because this is National Zombie Awareness Month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Ciao People,

-Travis Lee, Zombie Exterminator Extraordinaire