I'm so Busy, But loving it!

So it's Thursday night, and it's right about the time when a week ago I decided I would join Matt Mays and Michael Heaton on an adventure to the city of Charleston. It was fun I'm so glad I went and got to spend quality time with them and some of the coolest girls ever. Very spontaneously I got my ear pierced, and unless everyone is lying to me then it's actually looks cool.

Monday night Mount Horeb had it's monthly college worship night and the band Declare was there. Good guys and awesome worship and an incredible challenge from Nick. So many things have been falling into place lately that it's just unbelievable for me but awesome to know that God is capable of so much more. I like to serve people, but I don't do it enough yet there are so many out there who need to be served and who need Jesus even more than that. Nick basically said step it up in a very real way.

One of the coolest things that I have ever been able to be a part of just started this week, it was called Pancake Bible Study, but we changed the name to MAN FUEL, cuz it just sounds cooler. Basically it's a really laid back environment where Michael, Matt, Rob, Josh, and myself turn the study room of our dorm (for as long as it will hold us) into a pancake kitchen/video game hall, and just hang out and get to know people, and then a look at how Jesus wants us to live. This is aimed for people who don't know Jesus and feel intimidated by church or other campus ministries. It's a creative idea or at least we think so. Basically some inspiration from Steven Furtick on getting creative when it comes to reaching people. Similar to the paralyzed man who was lowered through a hole that was made in the roof to Jesus. We are trying to get a little crazy. It's totally free, and we are going to keep the teachings as basic and simple as we can. We want people to catch hold of Jesus through this, but we need tons of prayer and dedication. It's tough to balance everything and then be able to put on something quality for non-believers but God can do it, and I'm excited to be a part of it with some guys who are passionate about others coming to Christ.

Tuesdays will be our night because that's when it fits right now, if you are college-aged come and check it out 7PM. If you don't like it, then at least you got free pancakes.

Another always good part of my life is small group. Last night we started talking about the first chapter of Wild at Heart, and got to talking about manly stuff. The guys had so much to say and it was so awesome to see how all of us relate no matter how old or how different we look. As Brett put it, "it was MAN-tastic!!" It's one of the best small groups we have had if not the best, and I'm excited about diving into our manly hearts.

I finally finished the book It Came from Within, and it has been just what I needed to read. I'm realizing how much junk I have in my heart and how much I have stored over 18 years and am working very hard with the Holy Spirit in order to get rid of it. God is in control right now which is so relieving because I'm no good at controlling my life.

Michael and I were talking about this semester the other day, and we both haven't gone a day where something isn't going on. Like honestly tonight has been the only night where I've had a few hours to just relax. It is so awesome to be apart of everything that I am a part of and be busy serving him, but then again God commands us to rest. So this weekend I'm gonna take it easy and perhaps go somewhere where I can just be still in the prescence of God.

Sorry this was long but hopefully you enjoyed the update. And please pray for all the cool stuff God's doing.