Swimming in the heat

Friday we drove up to Stanwood (about an hour north of Seattle) for Mars Hill’s Men’s Advance. The country road we took off the freeway was gorgeous. We drove with the windows down and arms out enjoying the perfect 70s/80s weather. What a gift–and what a thought–that heaven will be 10,000 times more beautiful and full of bodily pleasure.

The men’s retreat was sweet. our college guys had good time hanging out and the sessions fed and led us to Jesus and Scripture. Chris and I had to leave early saturday evening to get ready for our 7am flight this morning (sunday). after a long flight across the country this morning we arrived in Orlando around 5pm eastern time. this evening we visited a local college ministry called Status. It was good to visit an established college ministry and take away practical insights.

Tomorrow my new staff training starts. I’ll be going for a week straight doing 12 hour days of training. i’m determined and praying now that God would empower me to labor and learn well so that i can run the race ahead with endurance. please pray that i would grow in competence and confidence sharing the mission God has called me to and inviting others to send me out to accomplish it. 

it’s good being here with Matt and Chris, talking about Jesus, ministry, anything and everything. Florida is humid and sunny. i’m digging the warmth. it reminds me of Japanese summers.

Mars Hill Men’s Advance @ Stanwood, WA

Some of our college guys hanging out @ Stanwood

Status in Orlando, FL