Off The Beaten Path

I want to live different.

We live in a society where we are not people, we are consumers to sell products to. I don't want the American Dream of a nice job, a nice car, and a nice family. It seems that the more people try to live for that the more stressed out and disappointed they are with life.

Where do I start? I am not sure what I am good at. I am not sure what my passion(s) are.

I want to do more with my life. I want to make a difference. I want to do something that will leave an impact. I want to hear God say "well done my good and faithful servant" when I get up there.


I watched a sermon done by Pastor Perry Noble and he gave 3 words that would help us live a blessed life; misery, motivation and realization.

Misery- when you look at the world what breaks your heart. When you discover your misery you will discover your ministry.

Motivation- God is going to call you to something that you do well and enjoy.

Realization- If you don't let your past die, it won't let you live.

If we constantly look at ourselves, we will miss what God brought us here for. We are here for one another. God gave us all at least one gift and it's our job through Him that we use it and not waste it. Will we fail, yes. Will we screw up and make mistakes, yes. Will we do things that are extremely hard and want to give up, yes. All of this WILL happen but when these happen we should learn from them and let them be in the past. We shouldn't dwell on them, EVERYONE makes mistakes and bad choices, we are human. We should work hard now in our passion so TOGETHER we can have a brighter future. A future filled with joy and happiness.

People Helping People

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to go to Haiti to help build a home for 30+ kids at the orphanage that our church sponsors. It was a huge success!! We were able to get these wonderful kids into permanent shelter, build relationships and most of all show the kids that all you need is hope, love and faith. 


I was awakened to what joy is. I had never seen so much joy as I did in those kids. Especially since they lived through a massive earthquake and lost their parents. After spending 6 days with them, I understood how they "got there".  


They live in the present, full of contentment. They didn't worry about yesterday or tomorrow. They seemed at peace with every decision they made and everything they did. 


I wanted that. No matter how bad or hard the circumstances were they almost seemed to shrug it off. I want to be able to feel at peace with everything I do. As much as the surroundings broke my heart, I don't think I've ever learned so much about myself and people as I did when I was a visitor in Haiti.


This coming February I have an opportunity to go to Guatemala for a construction/medical/evangelism project. I will be going with a group from Emmanuel Christian Center. My uncle Jim is leading it.

This is a great opportunity for me to do a different kind of mission trip. We will be helping build a church, a pastor's house and also help in a medical clinic.

I've been praying about going. I really understand that this is the Lord's will for me.

It will be a dream come true if I can come up with the money to participate.

Many people have said to me that I am lucky to be going down there. I couldn't agree more.  Not just to help people in need, but also to help find peace, hope and contentment.

God Bless and thank you for your support.

If you do find it in your heart to help with donations you can check out this link http://goo.gl/UUuUy or email me for other arrangements.
 richardnberry@gmail.com