Stepping Out of the Boat... I was sitting in church this morning after a difficult night of wrestling with my thoughts. In those quiet moments of silent confession, examining my sins and seeking that peace that passes understanding, it struck me: I believe I am being called to continue growing alphabet theatre - but all of the doubts - all of the moments when I want to give up - those are moments when I'm trying to take control because I lack trust. Trust in God to give me strength, trust in God to provide for all that needs to happen, and trust in myself. How easy it is to step out of the boat - how hard it is to believe that you won't drown. In one of the scenes in Cotton Patch Gospel, we see Jesus walking across the lake to his friends who are out in the boat. He makes it look easy. He cheerfully invites Rock to join him out on the water. Pressured/encouraged by his friends, Rock climbs out of the boat and begins to walk on water. Yet as he stands there, he loses his tru
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Opening Night! We've been here before...yet every show is new, and every opening night is an exhilarating cacophony of heady excitement and nerve rattling fears. This is my 39th opening night as a director (between the St. Mary's Jr. High Productions and Mayfield Youth theatre and MYT Alumni productions). You would think that by now I'd be taking it all in stride - just another opening night - nope. I've come to realize that each new production is like adding a new child to the family. No two are alike, they each have their own wants, needs, and desires, and they each make me burst with love and gratitude. In that way, I guess that all opening nights ARE alike... I can't wait for the world to see how this group has come together, formed a team, a unit, as one. It's like a piece of the kingdom here on earth. Hope you'll come be part of the magic for one of these shows. Thanks in advance! 2 Timothy 1:7! Jill