Monday, May 13, 2013

Mentoring Boys into Men

I love discovering and growing in the particular gifts and calling God has placed over my life.  For so long I had inadvertently limited His plans  by buying into popular trends and historical rhetoric.  In short, I was attempting to discern the will of the Lord by merely going with the flow rather than seeking His voice.  Minor oversight with potentially tragic consequences.  Fortunately, God is a God who never lets us and go, and, if necessary, will SCREAM and SHOUT to get our attention.

With all of this being said, I love the consistent and evolving ministry opportunities God has provided through a local Christian school.  Some of you may recall that the same school our two oldest boys attend has also served as a place for me to volunteer coaching sports, speaking in chapels and serving as a counselor to several special kids.  As the school year winds down, the effects of our labor are humbling.  Not only was I (Jeremy) asked by the students and faculty to be the Commencement speaker, but also several students have cited my message, ministry and example as the single-greatest influence in their walk with Jesus.  We know that it is not “I,” but the Spirit shining through us.  We love these kids and the incredible plans God has for them.