Disciple Now 2006

This weekend we had Disciple Now.
~ The Challenge of Choices ~

It was a great weekend full of laughter, learning, and growth for all involved. Below is a picture of my group.

Leaders: Julie Swafford and Myself

10th grade girls: Caitlyn, Hayley, Katie, Jessi, Amanda, Rachel, Breanna, and Morgen.

We had a great time! And Algernon and Steve Fee helped us end the weekend fired up and motivated.

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2

DISCLAIMER

This is a disclaimer on behalf of Alex concerning the previous post:

Alex does know how to change a tire.
Alex made a decision based on the surrounding conditions, in regards to safety, not to change the tire.
Alex wants everyone to know that Luke says "It's OK!"

For further questions on any of the points addressed above, please contact Alex Campbell.

:o)

Tuesday Nights Are Always Exciting!

Whether it be because of a last minute trip, a planned outing, or just because something entirely random happens, Tuesday nights are ALWAYS exciting. This Tuesday Night was no exception. At 722, Hillsong United (Australian Worship Band) came for a concert (see picture)
So we enjoyed worshipping with them until 10:30(!!!) It was GRRREAT ...although an hour later than we usually are there until...but that's ok, because they are from Australia.

Following all the fun, Alex and I get into the car and drive to the gas station, because I need gas real bad. So we get gas..I learn that they still let you pump gas even when they are closed, if you pay by credit card ( I never knew that!)... We get back into the car and head for the on-ramp to 400. So we are driving down the on-ramp and all of a sudden we heard this funny "scratchy" noise from underneath my car. Then Alex chimes in with "I think it's a flat." ...how much fun could that be!? So we pull over, get out and look, and sure enough...I have a flat tire. :o/ Not cool. Need a visual?

GOOD TIRE


BAD TIRE

So then the real adventure began ... waiting. For some reason Alex and I always spend a long time in cars together. It's quite fun. But anyway. After the tow truck driver getting the wrong directions, and turning around to come get us, we finally made it off of the side of the road and home. It was 1:30AM. ...and I still had a paper to finish and a presentation to prepare for for the next day (today). So I went to bed at 3:30AM. I'm tired.

One more thing...I tried to put the spare/donut tire on the car this afternoon, and everything was going fine, until I got to the lug nuts. They are SO tight! I was standing on the lug nut wrench and it still didn't budge. Here is the proof of my efforts...

...and I had already washed my hands once...

Well, that's all for today!

What do you run for?

Running is probably the most eventful part of my "daily" routine.

When I run, I usually run up to the Zoo, to run around Grant Park. Along the way I run by people - some that say hi some that don't, some that tell me "keep on goin' you can make it," or "hey, you want a ride?" (while riding by on his skate board...??). Occasionally, when running through the Zoo parking lot, I'll catch people that are making out in their cars. Remember, I said eventful. I run by animals, that I always want to pet! ...but that would slow me down, so I resist. I run by construction, new houses, old houses, big trucks, lots of machinery...pretty much everything besides air planes and aliens.

In addition to all that, when I run I think a lot. That is eventful all in itself :o) Whether I am listening to some podcast that challenges my beliefs or brings up new issues that I've never thought about, or just thinking about my life while listening to music...my mind ends up running along with my legs.

But most of all, running gives me a chance to talk to God about my day. Despite all the distractions it's very effective. It helps me clear my mind and begin to think straight about anything that I've let my emotions skew out of proportion. It's a way to get away from reality and focus on what really matters, and I need that far to often.

This is time to give you all the praise that you deserve.

Oh Lord you mercy turns us into grateful people.

We can't seem to find the words.

Take our lives, that they might be enough, to tell you how grateful...

...Lord we are grateful.

~Watermark~