Just a Glimpse…

Today was a pretty eventful day.. surprises.. actually 2..

In the late morning, I recieved a call from an unkown number. It is pretty much often the case but the fact is that I don’t get many phone calls over in AZ and those that I recieve I usually expect. This one was unexpected. At the end of the line, the voice said “Hey! It’s Brother Rob!” It was a real pleasant surprise. My youth pastor from 10 years ago calls me from out of the blue (I reason in my head that with God, nothing is out of the blue..) He chats with me about a couple of things but I’m pretty sure that it was re-affirming my decision to head home this summer. I wonder what he was thinking when he called me! I would love to somehow get to meet Rob, Sandy, and family again. They have been a strong, silent influence in my life..
The next surprise was not really a surprise but it was still unexpected in some way. I got my birthday present early!! I thank my lovely wife!! More about that later..

I have to preach tomorrow at the preaching event so I’m determined not to play with my new toy and focus on God and His message for His people tomorrow.. Hebrews 12:4-11 “God’s View of Discipline”.