My life seems like a blur these days and as a result I haven’t had a lot of time to relax, let alone write in my blog. I thought, for the sake of time, I would briefly update you on what is going on in my world these days:

• I am officially interning again (for my Master’s Degree) which means doing my job/ministry with added papers and evaluations.
• I just finished Kyle Lake’s book “Understanding God’s Will” as part of some research – I’ll post something about it soon.
• I have been preaching the last few Sundays (Lessons from the Water) and will continue into August.
• I am the Lone Ranger (minus Tonto) these days at church as our Sr. Pastor is on holidays and our new Youth Pastor has yet to come on staff.
• I am in the process of setting up a new website for our church with some cool technology and features, this has been a long process (the first company fell through) and I am looking forward to having it done. The new site goes live at the end of August.
• We are fast approaching the next DeConference in September – I am looking forward to hanging out with other Small Group Pastors again for a day.
• A couple friends (Randall and Greg) and I just finished filming a new promotional video for our Church’s September Outreach. It is in post-production and I’ll link to it once it is up on the web.
• My trip to Bolivia is just two months away and although the logistics are planned, the money is raise (thanks to those from church who supported me), there is still so much to do…
• I still need to finished the revisions to the second edition of my Small Group book…I am not sure how Pastors find time to write regularly.
• My family and I are enjoying the summer – for more family info and pictures check out Laurie’s blog.
• I am still planning my 30 books and the Bible in 90 days for September so if you have any suggestions please let me know.
• I have not gotten on my motorbike near enough this Summer – something I need to remedy.
• Started to watch the first season of NCIS – It’s okay – much like a cross between CSI and JAG.
• My friend, Randall, and I (well mostly him) are beginning to work on a 3D animated short entitled “Handle with Care.”

I have been reflecting over the last few days/weeks on how blessed I am with the friends I have. I have great friends in ministry who I love to hang-out with, I have great friends in church who are fun and I can be myself with, and great friends with people outside the church. I take this for granted too often.

I was also struck with the realization that God has faithfully walked with us. We couldn’t have planned our situation out better if we knew everything that would have taken place. God is truly good and has been there for us through good and bad.

Finally, I have an amazing wife and three incredible kids. They are awesome and I take them for granted too often.