monday

(a) mondays for me begin with staff prayer. i have enjoyed this time over the past 2 months. scott estep has placed a priority on prayer and it sits well with me. i was taught at James River by Scotty Gibbons that:
(1) prayer moves the hand of God
(2) the battle is won in prayer

(b) this particular monday was a catch up day for me. being out of state or country for 13 of the last 16 days will put you behind in several areas. however, i have amazing youth and young adult leadership teams. they didn't miss a beat while i was away.

(c) i was complimented multiple times today on the students of XLR8 youth ministry. in our sunday service, the students lined the altar during praise and worship and God used them to pray for many as the Spirit led. i was so proud to watch as they flowed with God, making themselves available to be used. i love mondays that make me proud!

(d) monday means it is only 2 days away from the XTreme Days Finale. this year includes the 1st Annual XLR8 XPress. modeled after Ohio Youth Camp's Pony Express, this event will conclude our Summer XTreme Days and reveal the Ultimate XLR8 XTreme Team for 2008. I can't wait!

(e) mondays are also slower for me in the evenings and allow me some time with the greatest kids in the world. we went to Pizza Hut and Wal Mart. Kaitie eats more than any of the kids, but is free at Pizza Hut. gotta love that! i didn't know they had a dinner buffet there. people keep thinking Nash is a girl because his hair is getting long. maybe it is time for a cut.

monday was pretty great (thanks, God) but looking forward to tuesday

PEACE