A Year of Reflection

As we departed from Pensacola this morning, I couldn't help but be reflective on the journey we started a year ago.

Three hundred sixty-five days ago we set out on the same road with the same destination passing those same white cotton fields. But there are many things that are not the same...especially us. We have been stretched and molded, hurt and mended, encouraged and questioned; but most importantly, we have seen the Lord's work in our lives.

Through Pastors, Administrators, host and church families, and the Lord's divine appointments, we have gained valuable insight and learned invaluable life lessons. We may not have much more direction now then we did last year as to what our next step is, but, just as we counsel the high-schoolers to, we are trusting that the Lord will guide our next step.

As we passed those white cotton fields this morning, I was reminded of the challenge they presented to us last year. The challenge of the many lives that lie ahead of us. In the past year, the Lord allowed us to plant some more seeds for future harvest, water other seeds, and even harvest a few handfuls. With much excitement, we watched the harvest come in this past week as almost 1,300 freshman arrived on campus!! The thought of the spiritual growth that lies ahead of them encourages us to keep going strong as laborers of the Lord's harvest.

We covet your prayers as we start another year of adventure and especially as we seek the Lord for His leading after this year.