Thanks Buddy for your encouragement! You know, it’s a strange thing to be raised up in Christ and being in my position a bit past the half-way point in life. I used to think, when I was young and arrogant, that I was an all right guy and that God was being unfair in His assessment of our natures. Of course I’ve learned a few things since then and can completely understand the prophet Jeremiah when he said that “the hear of man is desperately wicked” But thanks be to God for Jesus Christ our Lord! I would be lost without Him. I was talking to my wife last night and I told her that I have felt, in my spirit, more encouraged than I have been in a long time. I"m setting my sites outside of myself toward some ministry activity. That’s what it’s all about you know, being a light on a hill for all to see. Thank God that His Holy Spirit makes our lamps more attractive than they would otherwise be 
Blessings right back to you, Buddy.
Chris