Who is this guy?

I have to admit at first he looks a little goofy. I think to myself, what is he wearing? His style is unheard of amongst the people of his generation and mine. If you guessed Josh, you are correct. That is my boss, the one and only. Yes, that is his regular everyday attire. Everyday it is a different color and style. Whatever the kids like, he likes.

Josh has his own unique style. His outreach brings him in contact with lots of youth students around the world. I have watched him interact with kids and the first thing they talk about is his clothes. Usually they ask wear he gets his shoes. He likes to buy bright colored shoes that draw attention. It is a great way to connect with the youth of today’s culture, and it works. He has fun with it and it’s great to watch and observe.
I don’t suggest it for everyone.
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Parts of the body

Have you ever wondered where the other parts of the body are and what they do? Have you ever tried to walk around with your eyes closed? You can't; sooner or later you will fall. Now, I'm not talking about the human body, but the Body of Christ. Often as believers we don't get the opportunity to travel and see other churches around the U.S. The body of Christ, his church, is made up of many parts. The bible says in 1 Corinthians 12:

21The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has combined the members of the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

I have had the honor of getting to visit different churches throughout this first of week of my travels. I have really enjoyed what I have seen. One day I get to interact with an arm and the next day with a leg. Each church is an essential part of the body. Jesus is faithful as he builds his church around the world. It is a joy to see and be a part of. On Sunday, we were in Evans, GA at a neat church called West Acres Baptist church. (http://www.westacres.net/templates/cuswestacres/default.asp?id=31087)

From the time we were there until when we left, the people were so nice and helpful in every way. They really desired to serve. Worship was awesome since I haven't gotten to be a part of corporate worship in awhile. It is a great encouragement to see the body growing and maturing in the Lord. This place was different. There was a sincere heart for worship and brokenness. The people worshiped freely as the Holy Spirit brings freedom. The church had to go to two services because they were growing. People came to the altar to lay themselves down in sacrifice. Friends and family gathered around them in love and prayer. God was moving and bringing reconciliation to his people. Praise the Lord for being Truth.
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The wheels on the bus...

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round. That childhood song now becomes a reality more than ever. The nine month journey ahead will be a crazy adventure. I'm looking foward to with much excitement and anticipation. Nine months will be spent hopping around the U.S. on planes, a large bus, and a mini-van.

Most of the travel will be spent on the large touring bus. It will be are main mode of transportation. However, it's not just any ordinary touring bus. It's packed out with some sweet amenities including my bunk bed, where I will sleep while we travel long hours. When you enter the bus, you arrive at the bus drivers seat. Hugh is the driver and later I will introduce him to you. He is a funny character. From front to back there is a small couch area followed by a little kitchen area. This area stays pretty messy. I failed to mention there are six other gentlemen traveling on the bus with me. You will meet them later, indirectly of course. After the kitchen, you have a small restroom and six bunks, three stacked on each side. I'm looking foward to taking trips to the toilet in the middle of the night, going 70 mph down the highways of America. I've heard it's something you have to experience. Then in the very back Josh has a small bedroom/cell which is packed full with who knows what. Hopefully, that paints a good mental picture of what the bus consists of.

Upon arrival to our destination, we will always check into a hotel. Remember, I didn't say there was a shower on the bus. In college, sometimes I went days without showering. Remember now, I was studying and working very hard to complete my degree. There is no time for showers. I don't tell many people that. I wonder if not having any dates during college had something to do with that.

Grace and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Life after college

Dear Family and Friends,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you with excitement and hope to speak with you or see you soon. I will be graduating from Texas A&M this August and then will start a new journey. The Lord Jesus has been so faithful these last four years and I trust that He will continue to be so much more than expected. He has directed my path and upheld me to this point and now has called me to take a different course.

The Lord has opened up an exciting opportunity for me to be a part of Josh McDowell Ministries. I will serve as a traveling assistant to with the ministry. My main task is to be as a servant to Josh and his fellow team. I am very excited to serve in this manner because I love to help in any way I can. I will have the opportunity to observe and learn about Christian ministry not only around the United States but throughout the whole world.

Josh is passionate about people and reaching them with the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. Josh's main focus is towards the youth of this generation and generations to come. He very much desires to reach them for Christ and experience a transformed life through meaningful relationships and discipleship.

This is your invitation to join me in this ministry which is a division of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Whether it is through financial giving, prayer, or moral support, I would be honored to have you join me in God's work. As you feel the Lord's leading in this way, please contact me or feel free to fill out the enclosed envelope.

Thank you so much and please let me know if you have any questions.

May the Lamb receive the reward of his suffering!

Near the End

Last night I was in the kitchen eating some cookies that I baked. I didn't bake them all by myself, I had some help. Anyways, usually when I get to enjoy some good food, I like to entertain deep thoughts. So last night I started to realize that I pretty much had a week of school left. I stood there and thought, okay, right now I should feel very excited, but the feelings did not flood my being. I'm not really sure why I did not experience those feeling at that time.

It's almost that I assume school in an academic sense will never end, because it hasn't for 18 years. It's a major part of my life. I start to think, well what am I supposed to do now? When students around me every where are frantically are throwing together resumes and looking for a job. Right now I am not in that position and I am so thankful. Jesus has given me comfort and contentment in my present situation.

I'm sure that later, realizing that I have finished school will sink in when I'm sitting at home bored out of my mind. Right now I can just look back and see God working in merciful ways. I ask myself, really, how did I get through all that. All glory be to God and his grace that flows in abundance. There is no way that I could ever finish school on my own. There is no way. It was all Christ and his purpose. I love the verse that is so true and has really been so evident in the last four years at college.

Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

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