God At Work...

Now THIS is truly God at work! He's here and He's busy. And He's calling us to join him. I pray this moves you as much as it's moved me!

ReEnergized....

I had really wondered why lately, I have been feeling really drained. You know, how you feel when every ounce of energy has been poured out of you? For some unknown reason, that's been me. I have been getting plenty of sleep...haven't missed any meals....and you know I haven't missed much coffee, LOL! Just drained lately. I've had plenty of time to study, and to work on getting ready for this Fall at H2O...loved having the opportunity to speak throughout our area on Sundays..yet, still drained.

Today, I found out why.

When God places a calling on your life, nothing else of any shape, form or fashion can fill that void. It's a 'have to', not just a 'need to', or 'want to'...but something that burns deep within you that can never be quenched.

I have that type of calling on me. I didn't ask for it, didn't pay for it, God chose me for this purpose. Many, many times guys in the ministry have callings placed on their lives, yet spend so much time and energy trying to figure out what it is. They're never satisfied...always looking for something 'else', something 'better'.

I know. For years I was one of those guys.

But today confirmed, again, exactly what my calling is. My purpose is to share the gospel and to impact as many lives possible with the Gospel to the Next Generation...our lovable college students. Gosh I love these kids!

Exactly three months ago, we had our last large group gathering on campus. Then we dismissed for the summer. Oh sure we've kept in touch via email, Facebook, texting and even Twitter. We've even begun having Online Streaming Bible Studies and Prayer Gatherings throughout the summer, which have been amazing...but it's not the same as coming together as a group...as a family.

This is Freshman Weekend on our campus. We've got nearly 200 students scattered throughout TU, getting a taste of dorm life and such. We've been blessed to be right in the thick of it all day. And I can tell you quickly, we've loved it. And missed it. This is what has been missing from my daily routine. Not having the daily encounters with my students has depleted me beyond words. And today proved that. I can feel myself literally being re-energized. My focus is clearer. My passion has returned. And that gnawing sensation within has been satisfied.

For now...

Freshmen move in, in 33 days...but whose counting!

Ahhhhhhh....

Ahhhhh! What a relaxing night! Just kinda laid back, watching a couple of TV shows with the girls...surfin' the 'net....you know I got my coffee.....oh, and the rain! It's been a sloooowww steady rain all night, and should go on till morning! We've got our windows open, there's a light breeze, and the sound of that rain is so amazing! Haven't seen rain like this in a while. Our crops here are in real need of it. I'm so thankful that God has chosen to send it...even if I am a little selfish!

Monday Rewind...

Today has kinda been a blur. Super busy today at the pharmacy...typical Monday. Just glad the day is over...that means tomorrow's my day off!

This weekend definitely gave me jet lag! LOL! Friday night I was able to serve at Founder's Community Church in Sandusky, OH at their LATE Night Outreach Project. Great Idea! Loved what they done. Their building is located just a couple of blocks away from Cedar Point, and to say the least, that area is jumpin' with people late at night! Pastor Ron opened up the church to FREE Chili Dogs, Chips & Sodas (and yes, there was coffee!) I love Chili Dogs...and coffee! We played an assortment of crazy videos, lots of loud music and offered friendship. It was amazing! At midnight, we turned it into a small worship set, followed by Pastor Ron sharing briefly his testimony, then opening everything up to a Q & A about anything Bible or spiritually related. Blown away! Got home sometime after 3AM! Good thing I'm a night owl! Thanks Pastor Ron for the invite! Let's do it again.

Saturday was fun as the girls and I headed back to Sandusky to crash all the shoe shops in town! Total fun...and many of the shops will never be the same! LOL

Yesterday was really great as we were able to hang out with the folks at Port Clinton Baptist Church. Pastor Gene was on vaca and invited me to fill in for him. Glad he did! I preached yesterday morning, then last night turned into more of a 'conversational type' of setting. It really reminded me of what we do at H2O. I loved it! What really blew me away, was the fact that we had NO MUSIC...literally! The entire service was the class! Now you really want to hear something crazy...as I wrapped up everthing (which was an hour later), I just opened everything up to their thoughts, questions and such. And another hour later we finished! God was truly up to something last night as the group of us really didn't want to go home, we wanted to investigate more. I loved it! Hope I get the opportunity to go back and do it again real soon.

Tonight brings lots of little things that I have to do...but not with out watching a couple of our favorite TV shows with the girls...I love chick shows! LOL! And I love bein' with my girls, so that makes everything worth it!

That's it for now...Cheesecake & Coffee is callin' my name! God Bless!

A Random Day....

Today was such a good day...a good day off from the pharmacy! After an amazing nights sleep, I was off to the campus to spend the morning. After several meetings getting H2O shapped up, I was off to Sandusky for a Pastor's Fellowship & Cookout on Lake Erie! Burgers on the grill is hard to beat, even if it is with a bunch of other preachers! LOL! And to look out over the lake...WOW! Then I headed over to Founders Community Church to discuss last minute details about Friday nights 'late night' evangelism project. I'm preparing Easy Worship and leading worship for this event. It really is late night! It starts at 11:30pm. Good thing I'm a night owl!

After I got back home, Mrs. Denise and I are off to run a couple of errands. Glad to back home for the rest of the evening. Time on the front porch...crusin' the net for a while....now time for coffee and a good book.

Life is good....

Fourth Of July Snapshots...

Our day started at the local Flea Market! This place is crazy! Today, about 5000 people were there. The cool thing is there are tons of concession stands all over the place! Mrs. Denise and I found this great Bar-B-Q tent...Oh Yeah!

Tabitha Loves Shaved Ice!

We're now in Hedges-Boyer Park in Tiffin, getting ready for the fireworks show. We got there around 6:00pm, just to hang out and enjoy the park. We also had to get there early so we could find a great place to see the fireworks. We did good...we were literally less than 50 yards from the launch site! Man, was it loud!


Most people in the park had been there most of the day. Tents, chairs, grills were the norm. Since we were late comers, we improvised...Pizza Delivery!

Tabitha...well, you know! LOL!!

Tab and Devin showing off their 'snow poles'! It was dark outside, and they still almost blinded us with their white legs! LOL!

Tab and Devin watching fireworks!

Assorted Fireworks Pics!

Great day...lots of fun!

I love the Fourth of July!