Halfway around the world

Well, it's official. I've been accepted to go on the Sub-Sahara trip to Mali and Niger with CIY this next summer. I am really excited about it. I need to raise over $6,000 for it however. I know God will provide but it is still worrisome. Anyway, be praying for me and this trip and the church for the future in Sub Sahara Africa. It desperately needs it.

I know it's been awile but here we go. Last wednesday I started working at Red Hot and Blue. It's pretty fun and I'm liking it because I get to learn something new. I've never worked in food service before. Anyway, I'm also liking it because I'm back in the real world again. Yes, it is actually refreshing to hear people cuss and talk about sex, and tell dirty jokes. It is refreshing in a weird sort of way. This whole semester for the most part I had been around Christians. Ozark, Colloge Heights, my friends. Even at Watered Gardens there are alot of volunteers who are Christians and a lot of the people coming in are Christians. Red Hot and Blue reminds me everyday that there are real people with "normal" lives that really need Jesus. I'm excited about this oppurutnity. There are a couple people especially that I feel that I could influence in the long run...so if you're reading this, pray for me and my oppurtunities at the Blue.

This last weekend I was at the National Missionary Convention. It was awesome. I was able to go to some cool workshops and get a few connections with people for some possible long-term stuff. Anyway, I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving break and all that it holds.

What is it?

Well, this is my first post of my first blog. I know I am a little behind on the times. Oh well, here goes. What you are looking at is actually a galaxy. Out in the middle of the universe somwhere is a galaxy with a cross in it. Sometimes you just have to stand back and let yourself be amazed at God. This is one of those times. Even if people won't testify to the goodness of God, creation will testify that God is there and he is good. This is one of those times for me. You might think I'm crazy, but I think God did this on purpose. This is just one of the many surprises that make life so good!