Back at Home in Modesto. . . .

Lots of good speakers, lots of praise and worship and the most beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Pepperdine is an interesting experience to say the least. Many compelling arguments made to do more good for God. The experience leaves one exhausted in many ways. Physically because of the terrain that challenges you as you go from one class to the other. Spiritually, because the ideas presented are not always the same ideas I am used to. Mentally, because I have to process the information and compare it with the Bible to determine if it is truth.
The best part of Pepperdine is the fellowship. Spending time with folks from Modesto in the dorm is always fun. In a lot of ways its like fishing, trying to tell each other the stories and things you learned and are excited about. My son likes the childcare there. He made friends and when we had to go he cried when he was separated from them. Seeing the Machen family from Slidell was an indescribable treat.
The new friends I met in the arena of Disaster Relief are tremondous people. Great servants wanting to express the love of Christ in the midst of tragedies. Great servants who are willing to be the hands and feet for Christ in the midst of challenging situations. John Dobbs, Carla Calhoun, Savita Devlin and Laura Cremeans it was wonderful to meet each of you for the first time. Too bad we will probably meet next time as we are face to face with tragedy and trying to make the best of it for someone.

make a difference for God today!

Buddy