Silence

I went to a Randy Harris class during the ACU lectures this year. It was entitled, "I'm not really all that humble." It was an intriguing class. He basically offered his comments on two old guys' thoughts on the subject. Jeremy Taylor and St. Benedict. Actually, those were the only two days I was in the class. On the third day he discussed how Jesus addressed the topic, but I wasn't in the class.

In Randy's discussion on humility during the second day he made a comment about silence. His phrase about practicing silence is, "Only speak what love requires." I think that is pretty cool advice. So, in some situations, I would need to speak because that is the loving thing to do. In other situations, I would need to refrain for the sake of love. These are some words that I am trying to put into practice recently.

ACU Lectures

I just got into Dallas from Abilene. I spent the whole trip tonight trying to process some of the conversations I had at the lectures and implications for ministry. It was good that my mind was going ninety to nothing because everyone in the car was knocked out!

I am so encouraged that God is doing amazing things in his world. I pray that he show me what he is doing in Huntsville so I can be a part of it. I anticipate much discussion happening about God's mission.

I am excited about tonight's class. It is a good chance for students to get involved in ministry. Then God can accomplish many more things for His glory. If I am the only one doing anything at KFC as the campus minister, then something is wrong. All of us need to utilize the gifts God has given us. Here is your chance. What are you going to do?

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I can't wait to see Tanya and Kayla. It is totally different when I am at home by myself. This weekend is going to be a good time for our whole family. We are going to Stillwater, OK for Campus Encounter and then to Abilene for Lectureship and a pre-marital, marital training seminar called Prepare/Enrich.