Culturally Irrelevant

Just got back in the office after being in Orlando for a week on business. I think it rained every day, which, I’ve learned, is totally normal for FL. We’d step out of the Orange County Convention Center around 5:15 PM  to huge thunderheads, darkening skies and pretty strong winds. Took this snapshot with my phone. Personally, I love thunderstorms, so this was a great way to end a long day on my feet talking to hundreds of people.

On other fronts, Jack just got his 4 year old shots today…3 to be exact. He didn’t cry or panic. I was really proud of him. At breakfast he said he wasn’t scared because he had power in him, and he also knew he was going to get 3 shots. I said maybe just 1 and Katy said she didn’t know, to which he replied matter of factly, “I’m going to get just 3 shots–just 3″ with 3 fingers held up. I was doubtful, but when the nurse said 3 shots, he wasn’t surprised at all. It was as if God prepared him by letting him know ahead of time. Praise God he’s getting it! It ended up being a positive experience

Give Love, Give Bikes was awesome. I wasn’t able to be there physically, but I heard it rained cats and dogs right up to 11 AM and then just quit. God’s love was tangible. 100 bikes and helmets were given away, along with food and face painting for the kids, and the gospel of Jesus was declared openly to the poor, the homeless and the discouraged. A number of ministries and pastors worked together in the park, displaying the unity of the body and God’s love for the city.  I can’t explain how excited I am to be a part of what’s going on in Pensacola and at the Harbor, even if it is from a distance. Their victories are our victories because it’s all about the Father’s Kingdom and Jesus’ glory, no matter where it’s happening! Joe Miller with Pray for Pensacola also commented on the event here.

I want to wish Josh and Laura Beth a belated Happy Anniversary and a big Happy Birthday to Josh…old man! They’ve been a big encouragement to us and an important part of our lives over the past number of months, and our kids think they’re amazing. In fact, Jack was inspired to create a birthday “cake” for Josh, made from bread, Quaker Oat Squares, cookies, and lots of yummy maple syrup inside. Josh was a good sport and took a bite before passing it along to everyone else :)