I wasn't sure what to think about about this book as I began to read it. I read David Platt's first book Radical and I wasn't sure how he was going to pull this off. Usually a play off the first book I do not enjoy. However, this book surprised me. Platt reminds us that we can do so much if we take a stand. But we can also do so much more if we become Radical together. The temptation in life is to try and do life alone. It becomes hard. We have good intentions from the start but we have no accountability. When we make a decision to do this life together, it is a game changer. I would recommend this read to anyone who wants to make a change and doesn't want to do this alone. Well done!!

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Girls!!!!

Im surrounded by girls!!!!!! Im surrounded by constant talking, and singing, and barbies, and all things girls!!! Not gonna lie, its been a little hard for me. All my life I have loved nothing more then getting on a ball field and getting dirty.. Now all i know is hugs, and kisses, and getting my nails done. But I have to admit. I wouldn't change a thing. My girls are my life now and Im loving every minute of it. Just wanted to take time out to tell everyone how much I love my girl!!!

Gonna try this again!!!!

Welp..... Its about time I started writing out my thoughts for the world to see once again!!!! So here we go!!!

Marathon

I heard someone talk about running a marathon and all the training that takes place to perform the grueling 26 mile race. They recommend to begin training at least 3 to 4 months ahead and often runners start a year or two in advance. They say the most valuable training needed is mental determination and commitment to finish. Out of over 5,000 people in a NY marathon, only 680 finished! There is something that happens at the 20-mile mark that every runner experiences, “the wall”. It’s a total mental and physical meltdown, everything in their body tells them they cannot go on. Many runners experience it and prepare in advance to over compensate for that meltdown moment - placing supporters, cheerleaders, and water rejuvenation breaks along the way. One guy said he had a coach run along side him that mile to chatter about jokes and stories to get his mind off the pain and the discouragement. This season in my life has been the 20-mile mark in my marathon of life. But thanks to the supporters and cheerleaders, and of course the rejuvenating Water and most incredible Coach, we are now approaching mile 21 and going strong.

You see, God reminded me recently in my own 20-mile moment, that I am under his “shelter” and nothing can come against me or my family as long as I am in that place. Psalm 91:1 says “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” That secret place, the special place is where we will find our true rest, our true provision, our true security…in His shadow. So it's under His shadow that I keep running, with confidence knowing that I will never go through a "20-mile mark" alone and that as long as I find rest in HIM, under His shadow, I will not only make it to the 21-mile mark, but I will finish the race.

WOW!!!

Its been a tough week. I feel like shaz, work is crazy, and I can't stop thinking about how I am going to start a youth ministry from nothing at all. We want this ministry to be life changing for teens, and we believe it will be. But how do you start with just you and your wife. We need to become very creative in the way that we present this to the area. Im praying for God ideas, and ways to be innovative. Please pray with me and for us!!!!

Had a Bad Day!!! Like the Song!!!!!!

Ever had a day that you couldn't wait to get over with. That was yesterday for me. My beautiful wife lost her keys at work yesterday. She was letting the babies she keeps play with them. She thought she might have left them in the car, but the car was locked. We called a locksmith to come let us in, and they were not there. Seventy-Five dollars for 3 mins. Im in the wrong business!!!! So we just went home and prayed she would fined them today. I got home and after waiting forever to have internet working at the house, my modem finally came in. Things were looking up I thought. No, No, No the modem they sent me was broken. At that point, I just went to bed. Today has been better, She found the keys, a tech. is coming to fix the internet, and with any luck the tacos im gonna eat tonight will be great.

Exciting Week!!!

Welp Laura Leigh has arrived. She is a beautiful little girl. I am so glad everything went well for Jon and Gina. Also my Epoch cards came in on Friday. I will be starting to pass them out soon. I am really excited about the coming year at MCAG. I believe that we are going to began to see some awesome things unfold over the next few months!!! Be in pray with us that God will use us in a creative way to become a place that people can come to.