late night rambling...

sorry for the lack of posts in the last few days...this week has flown. I have to figure out how to manage my time better with the preaching...

• Kim and I got the most encouraging letter we've ever received today. It came from a young lady who was part of our youth group, now in college. She is a jewel, and growing so deep in the Lord. It blessed our socks off.
• I'm starting a new series at Calvary this weekend: I Love the 80's! While the trappings and set will focus on the decade of decadence, the content will flow from the Psalms in the 80's. Not the decade, but the Bible, Psalms 80-89. Read ahead if you want...
• I'm still frustrated with trying to move this here blog. I have a domain name, but I'm needing HELP!
• 17 couples met me on the field for a pre-game renewal of their wedding vows tonight before the Spikes game. One couple was actually celebrating their 64th anniversary! How cool is that!
• Check out Joshua 14--Caleb steps up to claim the promise that he was given at age 40. He spied out the Promised Land and was one of 2 (Joshua was the other) who gave a thumbs-up. Moses promised him land. He's now 85, and wants the hill country, even though there are Anakites living there--Giants who ruled the land. He's still strong, able to fight, and vows that "if the Lord is with me, I will drive them from the land." I want that kind of vision, faith, and perseverance. I'm 40 myself, you know...