in my life...

I wasn't sure what to write. So after crusing around my friends and families' blogs I have finally been inspired. It's really cool to find out what's going on in other people's lives. So this blog will be about what's going on in my life. Pardon me if it's a little candid. oh, by the way, if you want to read something from someone who's a great and funny writer, then go to www.wendypeffercorn.blogspot.com. She's a good writer and i think you'll be encouraged.
So, here's what's been going on.
Since january i've been working at an elementary school about 45 minutes away and that's been super fun. I am a signing (ASL) para-support assistant. when i'm not signing, i'm helping the other students. I really enjoy it, although the drive is quite long and borring when the weather is nice. With driving and working at the school it takes up about 37.5 hours of my time.
I also still work at Highway Tabernacle as the worship pastor. That's about 15 hours of my week. I'm pretty busy as far as i can see. But i enjoy the activity. It's interesting being the worship pastor. I've definately learned so much this past year in ministry. I don't doubt my call to full-time ministry and slowly i'm starting to realize what my strengths are. I would jump at the opportunity to be a Youth Pastor right now. I do work at Jr. youth, mostly with the girls and that's tons of fun! I think i'll be doing a girl's discipleship ministry this summer since i'll be off for two months from school. It's interesting the doors that God is opening here in Portage.
I just bought a piano that i LOVE! It's so awesome to be able to go to my piano room and worship God freely through music...my own music! And to know i can teach from it... which reminds me, if anyone knows of some kids who want to take piano lessons in September, let me know!
I've been wondering something... i'd like your comments...
Where's the line between desiring God's presence and the "feeling" you get in his presence, and practical God stuff. Like, should we rather have an awesome worship gathering where we shake and feel God, or should we seek to bind the broken hearted...and help those who don't know God? Are they silmultanious? have we truly worshiped when we help someone break the cycle of abuse? Or do we truly worship when we feel God through music? Cuz' if singing worship isn't the highest form of worship, then why do we put so much emphasis on it while the rest of God's children are trapped in cycles of destructive sin?