So I haven't posted here in 39 weeks, according to Livejournal. I'm assuming that's right since I'm not keeping track, myself. Just jotting something down before bed.

So I've been reading the poetry of Langston Hughes and am reminded of how amazing his words are.

That's all. It's VERY late, so I'm off to bed.

Blessings!

The good folks on staff send out a devotional and I thought I'd share this weeks'.

Text Matthew 5:33-37

Key Verse: "Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' be 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one." Mt 5:37

I was deeply convicted recently about the great importance of honesty.  I had told a little "white" lie that I didn't think ( Read more... )

I'm back safely in Texas. It was a long three days of driving (days being a creative way of putting it), that ended with a 20-hour push and me getting in at 6 am today. Well, now it's time to do life again. Let's see how it goes.

Blessings,
Michael

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The summer staff from Cascades gets a devo every week from one of the executive directors. I thought I'd copy the one from this week here. It's convicting to me - it's easy to get busy here, just like in the rest of the world. I want to know what you guys think of this.

Blessings,
Michael
Psalm 46:10

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I found this on another youth worker's blog. It's a video from i-catch. He explains the premise on his blog. If you had just three words to say something to the world, what would it be? An interesting thought ( Read more... )

I think I'm ready to drive and be away from here again. It's been.......interesting being back for a couple of weeks knowing I'll be going back soon. Now the time is almost here to leave and I'm getting a little nervous. Maybe because whenever anyone finds out that I'm driving, they all give me the same "you've GOT to be kidding" expression, ( Read more... )

I'm sorry if anything I've written or copied here has ever hurt or offended anyone. I have been a poor example of use of discretion in a leadership role. If there is any way for me to help heal the hurt, please contact me. Above all, please know that I am sorry if anyone has been hurt or confused or offended by anything I've posted. Please forgive ( Read more... )

"The most difficult lie I have ever contended with is this: Life is a story about me."
                -Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz, p.182