Back in the blog world after what has been many weeks !! Mostly because i haven’t been able to put into words what has been happening in my life.. But going into last weekend i really though a lot about the “sovereignty” of God.. in other words.. just how high above everything He actually is…
Psalm 103:19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
God is so BIG, so Powerful, so.. GOD. And the same God that created all things.. floods our lives when we worship Him, when we give our all to Him.
This was a crazy weekend with many ups and downs.. we went into saturday night with a good set of worship music and unfortunately a good share of frustrations due to several unforeseen circumstances. enough of them to make it really difficult lead worship that night.. i was frustrated, burned out… i really didn’t have much left… The really cool thing is that as weak as i was (emotionally, spiritually) God showed himself in a powerful way. through our weakness.. because of His grace.. and because of is Grace it was one of the best worship experiences of my life. Thank you God.
So many times i forget to give it to God.. or may not want to let it go because of some stupid reason that wouldn’t make much sense.. but it’s so true in 2 Corintians 12: 9 ..(Each time he(God) said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I(Paul) am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.)
This is a short clip of last weekend:
I’m mainly writing this blog because one of my youtube videos broke 7,000 views last week. But back in November, Steve Bartolucci and I went to Florida for the United Hillsong “I heart” Revolution conference. We had a great time and learned a ton.. but the interesting (or uninteresting) thing is when we got back to the hotel at like 1am we made a video with a Gingie doll that Steve got for his wife Jenn. For some reason we though this was the funniest thing we had ever done.. (We were really tired) surprising this video has more hits than i ever thought it would.. even now when i see it i still think it’s as funny as the day we recorded it… i think i have a interesting sense of humor… and i think Steve does Gingie’s voice too well..
This past weekend was incredible. A time to celebrate not just our nations freedom but the freedom that God has given us. After leading worship at Northway church for almost 6 years now i can definitely say this was probably the most fun i have had. I can’t wait for this weekend !
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This past weekend marked the end of one of the greatest chapters in a great novel. Northay Church Malta has closed it’s doors to make way for it’s new building.
It’s hard to believe that God has touched so many lives, performed so many miracles, changes so many hearts and changed the way so many people view Him… and it all started in a shopping mall.. in Malta, NY. To go back a little further, it also started with a group of about 10 people who met and prayed weekly for God to do all this… being part of that 10, i never imagined the grandness of it all. It really is quite amazing..
This weekends church service was off the chain.. all three Northway church locations were able to come together in Malta where it all began. i can’t even count how many times i’ve lead worship in that building, and out of all those times, this was by far the greatest experience yet. I was able to join with our other worship leaders (Jeremy Erndt, Libby Howe and Debbie Tai) for a “super” time of worship. God really met us there in a special way.
Afterward we all went over to the church property (where our new building will be) and had great day of celebration, baptisms, food and fun ! the weather forecast called for thunderstorms.. and it did storm.. pretty bad too.. all accept between the hours of 1pm and 4pm (the time of the picnic) yeah, while we were there on the property worshiping God with songs.. the clouds literally opened up and the sun came out for over 3 hours.. stinking awesome is all i have to say.. God is Faithful.
A lonely old lady lives day to day.. hardly leaving her home.. waiting by a phone that seldom rings. she often thinks back on her life… she had such a full life.. a loving husband, many children. As the good years have passed, her husband has since past on and all of her children have had children of their own.. she has quite a large family, you would think someone would stop by, or call.. are their lives so busy? are their hearts so full?
A loving wife works hard day in and day out caring for her children. Her husband is temporarily working out of state and she hasn’t seen him in over three months.. so she spends her evenings waiting by the phone.. his calls become less frequent as the weeks go by.. and the love that she so cherishes, the heart that only her husband can fill waits aching and lonely.. She thinks to herself, “why doesn’t he call more often.. doesn’t he miss me? doesn’t he think about me?”
Two random but sad stories… both quite tragic.. and both raise a simple question.. what is wrong with the neglectors? put yourself in the shoes of the ones being neglected.. how painful it would be.. knowing that you poured so much of your life into someone and then have them ignore you.
is this the way God feels about me at times? He gave everything so that He could be with me.. spend time with me.. and i “don’t call”, or “stop by” as i should… I let life get so busy.
One of my goal going into the summer is to improve this little problem.. I really need to spend some more time with Him. Reading His word, praying more.. He created us.. He is our father.. He wants to hear from us.
by the way.. can you guess who’s phone this is???
I’ve been a comic book fan since i was a kid.. so when i heard that another Hulk movie was being made i was slightly interested. (the first one was horrible) So after seeing it over the weekend I have to say I was really impressed. I know there have been some mixed reviews but it kept me entertained from beginning to end. I thought it was really darn good. it’s worth the $10.00 .. wait, did you say it’s $10.00 to go see a movie?? I remember when it was $4.50 to go to the movies.. and gas was only $1.00 a gallon when i got my first car…
My wife April and i went out last Friday night for dinner and a movie. We had a blast ! On the way home from the movies we ate at “The Farmers Daughter”. They make their own ice cream there… it’s off the hook! I got the “Super Kraut Dog” it was a 1/4 pound hot dog !! .. it tasted heavenly until about a third of the way through.. then i realized that 1/4 pound hotdog is a bit over the top.. but definitely worth try.
It’s so important for married couples to get out of the house (without the kids) and really focus on each other. Especially in our case with how busy i have been. My April is so supportive and patient with me.. our 5 year anniversary is coming up in one month to the day… i really need to take it to the next level to make sure she feels loved and appreciated !! she deserves it 
Well, today was fathers day.. and there is no better guy i know than my dad. There is no better encourager, helper, provider and friend. I am who i am today because of his influence and teaching. I know it has made a difference in my marriage and in my ability as a father. I can’t even imagine what my life would be like without the love and influence of my father. How different i would be..
But beyond all of that, looking deeper.. he started in me something that is more important than anything else.. he was the first to tell me about a man who took my sin upon himself so i could live a life free from the chains of sin… i was so young that it barely registers in my memories.. but how can you forget the moment you meet God for the first time? after my dad left my room.. i talked to Jesus for the first time.. i met my best friend that day.. the one who would never leave me and always be with me forever… He has been by my side every day since..
I’ve really taken time tonight to think about that…and it’s really weighing heavy on my heart… i actually hadn’t thought about it in a very long time(when and how it all began)… but what He is impressing on me tonight is that He will NEVER leave us alone.. no matter how may times i fail, no matter how many times i ignore Him, no matter how “little” time i spend with Him.. He will never leave me alone.. and I am so grateful for that.. i don’t want to just tell Him that i need Him more than anything.. i want Him to be able to see it in my life… I pray that i can leave the same legacy to my children that my dad leaves me. Happy fathers day.
Hi, my name is Kevin Brustle. I live in upstate NY with my beautiful wife and two awesome kids. I work at 
