For the 2 of you that read this blog, you might be wondering what in the world happened to me.  I have not posted since Carter was President, or since the LAST time the Lakers were getting creamed by the Celtics.  But there are reasons.  Read on, happy camper.   1.  I have a family, and they are firstNo apologies need be extended here, my family is my life and I love them in deed, not just in word.  Since the temperature here in Western NC has been hovering around hell, we have taken advantage of the Broad River, upon whose banks we live, and we are trying to splash all the water out of it, just about every afternoon.  Also, my 5 year old Jacob graduated preschool (with a mohawk) and there was a week of festivities to be had.  All of them involved junk food or kids singing.  If you ever want free laughs, go to a preschool musical, within 4 seconds a kid will be eating a booger, guaranteed.   2.  I am writing a book and that takes timeI have written several books already, but none for a real life publishing company.  The manuscript is due to them soon so I am dedicating lots of time each day to the book.  I pray that you will buy a copy when it comes out, or else my book will end up for sale at Big Lots for $.25 and used as coasters throughout the southeast.   3.  I am a preacher first and a blogger, well, 13th!I love to blog, but unfortunately, preaching the gospel sometimes takes precedent.  I have preached at some FANTASTIC churches over the past few weeks, and will be preaching tonight at a huge youth camp in Toccoa, GA to over 1,000 students.  The camp is called Go Tell and it celebrates its 20th year this summer.  If you want to watch my message from last Sunday, click here.  4.  Crossroads is coming up and thousands of students will be showing up on our doorstep in a few weeks, expecting us to have a camp ready for them.  It takes a wee bit of time to pull it together, and most of the work is done by Jeremy, Matt, The Beckers, Justin, and the CDHers.  I simply supervise (not really, but it sounds official).  5.  I have been running.  Alot.I set a personal goal in May to be running at least 10 miles by the end of the summer.  I had worked my way up to 7 miles, got some new running shoes, and was feeling good.  Then Sunday night, at about mile 5, I felt like I could go all the way.  So for the first time in my life, I ran 10 miles without stopping, resting, or cramping.  I am not big on personal goals, but I feel like this was a big step to me.  Next step?  A half-marathon.  Then?  EVEREST.  So now that I have broken blog silence, expect to hear more out of me, but I keep my promises.  It will be substance.  I will not waste your time.  Or mine.  Because I have learned, I will always be busy.  It is what I choose to busy myself with that matters.   

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