Finding Direction: The Wind Vane Chronicles

This week's interview is with fellow blogger Trey Morgan, of the wittily named "Trey Morgan.Net" blog.  Yeah, well . . . maybe his wit lies in other areas.  (Sorry Trey.)

Trey and his family live in Childress, Texas, which is not too far from Wichita Falls, up in the north part of the state not too far from the secondary state of Oklahoma.  (Only a true Texan would think that about Oklahoma and I happen to be one, so 'nuff said.)

Anyway, Trey is a minister there and also a . . . oops!  I can't give away his secrets and hidden talents.  You'll have to read those for yourselves below in his great interview.  So y'all comment and let Trey know you've dropped by to learn about him in his life and walk with God.

Thanks!  Dee

Part I - Basic Interview Questions

1.  What's your favorite scripture.

When I was little it was Luke 11:35, "Jesus wept." It was always my favorite because it was the only one I had memorized.  I actually thought it was all one word "Jes-zwept."  How could you go wrong with the shortest verse in the bible.  As I grew older it continued to be my favorite because it shows the "human-ness" of Jesus.  I like knowing I have a Jesus that'll cry with me.  

2.  Vital Statistics: - Month, Day, (Year Optional) & Place you were born

January 9, 1966 in the little one horse town of Wheeler, Texas.

3.  Names of spouse & Children:

Lea and I have been married for 19 years.  

I have 4 boys:
Taylor - 17 (Junior)
Parker - 15 (Freshman)
Connor - 11 (5th Grade)
Cooper - 5 (Mom's helper)

4.  What brought you to where (the location) you are now?”

God played a huge part in getting me in Childress Texas.  I believe with all my heart it was part of His plan.  When the Childress church called and asked if we were interested in moving to Childress we really weren't.  We were very happy where we were.  But we decided to at least go look. The more we looked the more we liked.

The idea of a new challenge was what I really wanted.  One of the things that happened right after moving to Childress was I got new insurance.  In my new policy there was a plan for one physical a
year.  So 3 months after we'd moved in I got my free physical.  During that visit the doctor found that I had cancer.  Thankfully it was caught very early. 

Had I stayed in Tulia I would not have gone to the doctor for a
physical, but would have waited till problems from the cancer in my body had begun.  No telling when they would have found it, but it definitely would not have been early.  

5.  Where all have you lived in your life?

I'm a west-Texas boy.  Grew up in Amarillo, Texas.  Went to school in Lubbock, Texas.  Then worked with churches in Tulia and  Childress Texas for the past 17 years.

6.  What kind of work do you do?

My official title is pulpit minister.  I love what I do.  I'd do it for free if I could, but don't tell the Childress folks

7.  What do you love most about your work?

As a preacher, I only work one day a week (kidding). Actually, I love the people.  I love ministering to people and befriending people.  I see people at their best and their worst.  I love helping people when they're in the trenches and rejoicing with them when their on the mountain top.  

8.  What do you like least about your work?

I struggle with the politics of "church" sometimes.  I get frustrated with people who are stuck in their ways and don't want to try anything new.  I get angry with people who are cold, hard-hearted and un-Christ-like.  

9.  Who has been the most influential person in your life & briefly
why:

Without a doubt, my wife.  I wouldn't be preaching and ministering today if it wasn't for her.  She was always there to keep me on track when I wanted to jump off.  She's always been the one that gets me going when I wanted to do something else.  She does nothing but encourages me.  She constantly tells me I'm the best dad, husband and preacher in the world.  Yea, she stretches the truth quite a bit, but it makes me want to be all those things she tells me.  

10.  Any hidden talents:

I'm a Paramedic.  It's been a great ministry tool.  

11.  Little known fact about me:

My weight peeked at 260 lbs in 1995 when I decided that I could preach on self-discipline and self-control anymore and be over weight.  I lost down to 185.  I'm an avid runner still today and weigh about 200 lbs.  I ran a marathon in 1998.  BUT I do still lust for the old days ... whole milk and Krispy Kreme Donuts.  Umm


Part 2 - Favorite Things

1.   Favorite Book (other than the Bible):

Finish Strong - Steve Farrar.  A MUST read for every man.

2.  Favorite Movie:

Cast Away with Tom Hanks - The movie gave me hope when I was battling cancer.

3.  Favorite Food:

Chinese food rocks, hands down.

4.  Favorite Kind of Music:

There's only one kind of music: Classic Rock

5.  Favorite musical group or performer:

Boston

6.  Favorite song:

100 Years - Five for Fighting

7.  Favorite junk food:

Krispy Kreme Donuts

8.  Favorite childhood memory:

I grew up in a very poor family.  There were 9 of us in the family.  So Christmas' were very special.  It was about the only time we ever got something "new."

Part 3 - Thought Questions

1.  What is the best meal you have ever eaten?

On my 39th Birthday my wife found a babysitter for all the boys and fixed supper for me and her at home alone. She fixed all my favorites, but it wasn't just the food what was good ... it was just the whole evening. I will never forget that meal.    

2.  Where would you most like to visit that you have never been to
before?

Bristol, Tennessee for a NASCAR race ... Yee-Haw

3.  What is your proudest moment?

Watching my children succeed spiritually.  Nothing can top hearing my kids pray, lead a song or stand up for what's right. When I see my boys from a distance I swell up with pride and think, "that's my boy!"  I pray God does the same when He sees me.

4.  What do you most regret?

Losing a pocket-knife that belonged to my father (He is now deceased).  

5.  If money, health, etc. were no concern, what would you do with your
time?

Move to the mountains, fly fish during the week and preach on the weekend.

I'd also make the Daytona 500 every year.

6.   What is your favorite book in the Bible and why?

Proverbs.  It was written by the wisest man to ever life.  Surely he's got some wisdom for my life.

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