First let me begin by apologizing for not keeping up this blog more than I have over the past 2 months.
First let me begin by apologizing for not keeping up this blog more than I have over the past 2 months.
This was the scene just 10 minutes ago at our AHS pep rally this afternoon. Tonight at 8pm the AHS Colts will play the Trinity Trojans in an area round high school football playoff game at Texas Stadium. I couldn't be prouder of our head coach, Scott Peach, his staff and our young men as we head out to play the number #1 ranked team in the country!
For 8 years my friend Doug and I have served this team as the FCA chaplains. Today at chapel one of our coaches mentioned that the boys have probably changed our lives as much as we have tried to help change theirs. That's probably true. I serve this team because I can and they desire my presence around them. I can only hope that the love of Christ is coming through me and in the end He is able to make a difference in the lives of others.
Here are some of the the things I love about my role as a servant to this team:
-sharing a message of hope each week at chapel or listening to Doug's talks (his are actually much better than mine)
-spending time reminding our coaches to stay focused on things that really matter like family and friends
-learning from our coaches how commitment, discipline and unity can move an organization forward
-being there for kids and coaches who need a listening ear without judgment
-watching my son serve the team as a ballboy and watching him learn about life from these older boys
-wearing my coaches shirt
-watching film
-bus rides home....after we win of course
-celebrating with the team in victory
-helping them process and stay focused when we are defeated
The list could go on. It's been a special ride with AHS over the past few years. I can only pray that God allows the ride continue, at least one more week this season!
Go COLTS!!!
(2nd photo is of Coach Peach speaking to our team last Saturday in Abilene after we defeated Odessa High 28-27).
Through the first 3 years of our church plant in Arlington (Mosaic of Arlington) I have learned a great deal from my friends, my co-leaders, the culture we are trying to impact and of course from the Spirit of God.
More to come later, I am sure.
This past week Mosaic sent a team of 7 people to El Salvador to help dig a water well for those in poverty who have been drinking muddy water all their lives.
These are the servants who prepared my lunch today at In and Out.
By far In and Out is the freshest burger in America. Only problem is that they aren't in Texas. So when I am in California or Nevada I have to make a point to stop here.
God bless the family that has given such a quality fast food burger!
This is my brother Kevin and two of his good friends. Today the 4 of us found ourselves in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This is a picture of this beautiful place.
On this min-vacation/sabbactical I have learned much about humility, honesty, seeking God, asking hard questions and overcooked prime rib. I am really enjoying my time with these guys and I pray that I am encouraging them to greater things in life concerning faith, love and hope.
I am blessed to have a generous brother who can afford to pay my way to such an awesome place. It's been fun having some of his co-workers/friends with us as well.
Pray for Kevin, KC, Randolph and myself that we all continue to meet with God as we celebrate life together this week in Lake Tahoe.
This was the site of a local CiCi's pizza that my family visited recently. I had never seen such a sight at CiCi's, especially at 6pm (height of the dinner rush).
In all fairness to CiCi's, they did have a 40 pizza take out order they had to cover for a local Jr High.
I just received my new ESV Study Bible in the mail the other day, and man this thing is loaded up with great insights, maps, commentaries and of course the trust-worthiness of the English Standard Version.
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