Vacation, anniversary and a revelation...

As my wife began our vacation this past Sunday, I had a bitter/sweet feeling of being gone for an entire week. Though I believe in time away, both for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation as well as caring for my family/wife, I often find it hard to leave the ministry - namely the students! However, rest assured, as I am, that things are running just as smoothly, if not more so, in my absence with Dylan, Kathryn and Elizabeth faithfully plugging along. I will be in constant prayer for all our wonderful students, our volunteer leadership and staff; and I would invite all who read this to be about that same business!

With this vacation not only comes time away, but also Amy and I's 2 year anniversary. They (whoever they are) say that the first 2 years are the hardest. If that is the case then praise God b/c we've had a great time thus far! I thank God for Amy as she compliments me so well - if nothing else Amy is a testimony to God's absolute sovereignty b/c I'm sure there is nobody else who could put up with my continued shenanigans. As we celebrate 2 years [today actually - I expect presents when I return :)] I look forward to where and into what adventures God is going to lead us into in the coming years. Yet, in this time we are having an absolute blast serving the students and families @ CRPC.

However, in all this I've had a revelation. It has finally occurred to me how needy and desperate I actually am. I have mentally consented to this for some time now, but through certain events that have taken place thus far, I am sure in the depths of my soul that this is the absolute case. This has driven me to a deeper understanding of myself and of God - and I praise Him for making me privy to all this.

However, I am now being overtaken by my family... so more about this later!

For His Kingdom...