Way too Long

So it has been way too long... sorry for the last of posting. 

I just got home from a week with some INCREDIBLE students at ODEGO Student Camp in Cocoa Beach. The week was awesome, i felt like God was stretching all of us as leaders, and then all of the students in the way they wrestled with the unknowing part of following christ.

The week was entitled "Story", ( and i didn't even pick it... some of you what an epic junkie i am) and i went through the narrative of Solomon (special thanks to my good buddy Rabbi Bob)... his rise to fame, and His crash and burn... and what this means for us.

For the first time i taught in a 4 part native to High-school students, wasn't sure if they would connect all the dots, if they would wrestle with the tension, and if they would see the bigger picture.

But to my surprise... wow... what a HUGE success.

I brought Jill and Annsley with me... although we did have fun, and Anns loved the "Kids", the Music, and the pool... taking a toddler to a hotel for a week is never restful!

This morning our House Church pitched in to do a Yard Sale to help raise some money for good friends of ours who are in the final stages of the adoption process... hoping to have baby Landon here soon!

I am worn the heck out... but Looking forward to a packed day with Element, the Tampa Rays, and dinner with the In-Laws.

Home

So Jill, Annsley and I just returned home after a few days in New Palatine Indiana... not going to lie, If Jill had never lived there before... i would not have known it existed. The weather was perfect... a perfect 70 degrees, which seemed taylor made for all the wedding festivities (BBQ, Touch football, and one epic Corn hole tournament).

Besides visiting a new town, their were a few other firsts to add to this weeks list of things.
Before heading out to INDY, the Element Band and i started recording 3 new worship tunes over at Tropic Studios with producer/genius/friend Steve Swenson. I have known steve for what seems like forever, dating all the way back when we almost recorded 9years waiting's 2nd record there (instead opting to follow the dismal advice of our manager, and not record there).

For all the people i have recommended Tropic to, i never myself have had the pleasure. WOW, would be the understatement of the year.

Seriously some of the most sought after talented and down to earth people, coupled with some of the industries most coveted gear is adding up to be a match made in heaven. I can't wait to hear what the guys have been laying down while i have been away.

Annsley, was a champ as she took to flight for the first time ever (although i am sure the kids benadryl helped a little), even during the turbulence and the crazy stomach turning landing she rocked it.

I had a conference call with the NGA about a project that has been brewing for our city, that looks like it might be GROWing into something much bigger than i have ever dreamed of.

On top of all of that stuff, this week was the first weekend i have not been at Element since we started gathering 9 months ago. To be honest i thought i would worry more... but in reality, not at all. There is something HUGE that happens when you have incredible people who take ownership in a vision... it no longer is just about me.

I was so proud to hear (from multiple people) how great Davey, Ashely, and Caleb lead everyone in worship, and how on point Grant was with he Message. But i think more than just the stage things... i love the fact that we did not take a vacation from being a church, when i was on vacation.

People still loved, still lead, still served, and still gave... and i am not just talking about Sunday either.

Granted this weekend i got way less sleep, i have an enormous amount of peace.

Its great to get away, and unplug for a moment... to lust over the great weather, and enjoy some time and space with family in the middle of corn fields... but i am glad to be home... and i don't just mean our house...

but here... i am, for too many reasons to count, glad to be here.