Well I've been reading David Platt's new book, Radical.
You have got to read. He reminds me of Francis Chan and his book Crazy Love.

Did you know there are at least 4.5 billion people on the planet who do not know Jesus? Again that is 4.5 BILLION. We've got to work harder, Christians! Seriously is our pettiness really worth someone's eternity? There was music minister in the church I grew up in who used to say "it's all gonna burn." I love that quote and use it from time to time. Nothing will last, except a person's soul. Forever. Heaven or Hell.

The chapter in which I am currently reading deals with those who have never heard the name of Jesus and whether or not they will go heaven. Platt has great thoughts on this question.

He also talks about materialism and how we have Americanized Christianity. We sit in plush and polished, church buildings that cost millions of dollars and yet give only $5000 to a mission in Africa for clean water (which by the way is an illustration he uses - so I didn't just make that up).

God has blessed us so that we can use His blessings to bless others and for His glory.

He talks about the adoptions of his sons.

This is a summer must read. Enjoy!

www.radicalthebook.com

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SUMMER CAMP

Summer camp was this past week. What a great time. We really have some great kids. I have been reading this book on gratitude by Nancy Lee DeMoss. So I thought I would make of list of things I was thankful for at camp this week. So in no particular order here we go:

1. Air conditioner and big fans
2. Shower shoes
3. Sunny days
4. Messy games
5. My backpack
6. 2 salvations
7. Several other life decisions
8. Bug spray
9. Reliant K and extremely loud teenagers to keep me awake while driving home!!!
10.Zyrtec and Benedryl!
11.Fun camp staffers who interact with the kids
12.Batteries
11.A Breeze
13.Tennis shoes
14.Bottled water and gaterade
15.Not having to cook any meals

So that's the list so far. I'm sure I left off a few things. Brent, Bubba, and Melissa did a great job. The camp had all kinds of things to experience. Climbing wall, high ropes course, canoeing, dock jumping, pool, paintball, and tubing. The staffers were great. They taught the kids fun camp songs before each meal and even did entertainment during the meal. They were good at helping the kids with activities.

I realized again what a great leader Brent is. I can see God growing him. Bubba is a great planner and speaker as well. Melissa is too! She is so much fun!

Maybe we will go to this camp again next year. Enjoy these few pictures.

Bye Bye Bye

Our dear friends are moving to South Carolina in about a week and a half.
So to celebrate, we went to PF Changs! We had a great time and the food was nice and we had free lettuce wraps! You can't beat that!

Michael has accepted a children's minister position at a wonderful church. It's such a great opportunity for them! We are really excited for them, but of course we will miss them and their kids like crazy. (They have the coolest kids ever!!!)


Sad, no more fun days in the office!

Lettuce wraps! You know you can taste it! Go get one!
What a dessert!


Brent is such a goofball!