off and away i go...

to the beach i go... just in a few hours i will be headed with the youth to daytona.  i am excited and expecting the God to move in a powerful way.  it is a blessing that i actually get to go...because i literally prayed myself to the beach.  today has been a good day, but i cannot seem to get enough sleep.  i just finished packing an hour ago and it seems that i am already forgetting something.  we are pulling out at midnight and driving through the night and into tomorrow.  i think i have spent more time on a bus this summer than i have in all my life.   all my new york buddies know exactly how i feel. 
let me just tell ya'll if you did not know--what a might God we serve!  some of you know that i have been praying that God would move in my relatives (mom's side especially) since the beginning of the year.  and let me tell you, he has in a mighty way.  mom told me a total "God-story" that happened to her involving her family while i was gone to nyc.  i have overheard stories and cannot help to praise our wonderful God for what he has done on that side of the family.  it is so wonderful and almost impossible to tell you how He has moved.  i could go on for pages but time does not allow. 
i have one last thought before i leave...our pastor is preaching a sermon sires called "extreme faith."  today he talked of noah and his faith to continue and fulfill his mission building the ark.
one thing that stuck out was this quote...."every action should be dictated by permeating faith."  this is so true.  i think that speaks for it self and needs no explanation!  just remember when times are bad, dark and dreary and when times are bright, shiny, and could not be better that "God honors risk taking faith...when arks are built lives are saved."