Many Thoughts...

I currently have many thoughts about many things...In the next few days, I intend to blog on three topics...1. My real response to Annual Conference and 2. My fake response to Annual Conference. Tonight, though, only two thoughts...



1. Last week at Conference I consistently got razzed about my Jumbotron appearances. I, like Keith, was suprised at how many people read my blog. So, during one of these interactions, someone is telling Bob Zilhaver about my amazing Jumbotron dancing skills. As the conversation was ending Bob looked at me and said "Keep Dancing" and walked away. Although he didn't realize it, this spoke to me...It reminded me of I Corinthians were Paul speaks of the foolishness of God to the world, but our salvation. When I dance, I look foolish...very, very foolish. It's the reason that they place me on the Jumbotron. I was reminded to keep dancing, and right now, that's a good word for me.

2. Please pray for Beth and I for several reasons. We leave today with 40 students to attend the Ichthus Music Festival, so that will be a lot of fun, but that can also be stressful as we try to keep track of our 40 students around 25,000 of our new close friends. Second, please pray for Beth and I, as we received some terrible news earlier this week. It was one of those things that made me feel like I got kicked in the stomach, and we're not sure how we're going to recover. God's grace is sufficient and abundant and we know that, but right now I'm in shock. I can't say much more than that, but please pray for a way out of a difficult place and for God's provision in our life. As events unfold, I'll write more and I might ask for some assistance...We'll see.