As I began writing the BibleRhymes series, my life changed direction. I thought I would write a book or two, to help kids understand the Bible in a fun, easy way.

And next thing I knew I was writing blogs about God and answering prayer requests and going to schools to read to children.

And as each day passed by it felt like the Lord was trying to lean on me a little bit more. It seemed like He wanted me to give Him everything and keep producing more fun stories for kids and offering more of my thoughts to adults.

I felt He wanted me to invest all of my time and all of my money into BibleRhymes.

Why? He didn't bother explaining all the details...

But who am I to question Him? I didn't question, I just kept moving in the direciton that I thought I was supposed to be heading.

And it seems like He's reaching out to me all of the time. He's begging me to always think about Him and to treat everyone else with Him in mind.

So I figure, my faith is strong, I can help kids learn about God, and if I'm going to work for God then what can go wrong? I've got the most powerful boss in the universe right?

Then I printed my first book, BibleRhymes' Creation, and what happens when I'm taking it around to stores? I find out the printing company put some of the books together with pages in the wrong order. And I lost my patience a little bit. I looked up to the sky and said, "Where's my help?" And after a 100% quality sort on all of the remaining books, we moved on.

Then I printed my second book, BibleRhymes' Noah and the Ark. And what happens? The new printing company I worked with didn't follow the contract at all and they didn't produce the book the way I had ordered. And this meant that some books made crackling noises when you closed them. Other books have a page where staples are showing that shouldn't be.

And I lost my patience a little bit more. And I looked up to the Lord and demanded some help!

If I'm going to give Him EVERYTHING I have, can't He make things a little bit easier for me? Really...

Well, I guess even with doing BibleRhymes and thinking I'm growing more spiritual, I'm still as ignorant and impatient as ever.

Who am I to question God? Each time I feel that I'm tested or pushed with my back to the wall, I need to remember that question. I'm never in the position to question. I need to keep my faith. I need to move in the direction He pushes.

Because only He knows which way I should really go.

And how did I get slapped back into reality?

Well, even though book number two was printed incorrectly and it caused me months of delays and headaches and missed opportunities. The mistakes were a blessing in disguise. The mistakes have led to thousands of children getting an extra present for Christmas this year. A present that can help them get to know the Lord in a fun way.

Because when I was seeing minor blemishes in the quality of our books, God was seeing a way to give these books to children across the world.

And now I'm trying to pull my foot out of my mouth and apologize to the Lord for my lack of foresight.

I'll keep trying though.

And the next time I mess up and question Him again, I hope He'll keep forgiving.

All my thoughts to you,

kenneth w.