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Saturday, December 30, 2006

Mississippi

Over the past three days, I have been in Jackson, MS. What a wonderful little town full of wonderful little people! I feel like I have been on a plane for the majority of the time but the pay off was worth it! We went to Mississippi for a YEC conference. It was amazing as usual. The first night there Brock did a different type of invitation. He preached about how if kids are bored in their churches, it was their fault. It was time for them to step up and realize the ministry is in their hands now...fifteen and sixteen year olds need to grow up and take leadership. If kids are bored because they feel like the old people aren't provided entertainment in the church, then they should rethink some things. First they need to think about what they could be learning from these older people who have been in the faith for over 50 years now...imagine how much we could gain from them! Second, the kids need to learn how to compromise and make the church their church too!
After Brock spoke for a bit, he had the audience close their eyes and asked the question "Who wants to be a leader?" He directed this question towards the young guys in the audience and asked them to stand if they were ready to be a leader in the church and community. About 100 guys stood up (wow). Brock asked them to come to the front as he began the invitation time. He asked the audience if their was anyone who needed prayer to raise there hand. He told the guys standing to begin their leadership then!
These teenage guys then ventured out into the audience with hands on these people in need, praying with them. It was amazing to see this young guys helping people twice their age! Brock's right, the future of ministry lies within the youth's hands! It's time for them to stand up and make difference! I'm excited to see what's to come from these new leaders...

Monday, December 25, 2006

Children and Santa

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. As my four year old niece woke me up this morning, so excited to go downstairs and see what Santa had left, it reminded me of how it felt when I was little. So to all of you reading this, picture this...
You are four or five years old, it's Christmas Eve and Mama and Daddy have told you three times already that it's time for bed. But as usual you're not sleepy because you are too excited about what will happen in the morning. When you finally get into bed and all the lights are out, you just can't sleep. You think about that magical man that is expected to show up at any minute. The one who is suppose to bring you all the things you have been wishing and hoping for. You close your eyes but the slightest noise makes them open. Before you know it, you've fallen asleep and the next thing you know it's morning(well at least in your eyes). It's 5 am and you jump out of bed and run into your parents room whispering "wake up, wake up." The whispering soon becomes louder and louder, until both parents are up. As you walk into the living room, your eyes can hardly look at one, single thing because there is too much to focus on. And that one thing, you know the one that you have been waiting for since October, is sitting there on the fireplace. All in that one moment all your hopes and wishes had come true and you are completely happy!
Let me tell you seeing that this morning was so joyful! But you know what it reminded me of something...Children put all there hopes and wishes into Santa on that one special day of the year. He never lets them down when it comes to what the wish for. They long to see him every chance they get...at the mall, the parades and even at school. They talk about him all the time and when they do get to see him, they confide in him as if they've known each other their whole lives. I wish we could act as they do 365 days of the year putting all our hopes and wishes into Jesus. He is the one we should be so excited to see. How different do you think our lives would be if we confided in Jesus the way children confide in Santa? Just a thought!

Sunday, December 24, 2006

So Happy

Have you ever been in the city too long and when you finally come home you realize all the things you miss.
Last night I got home from my aunt's house and I was standing outside at my dog's pen. When I looked up, oh my goodness, the most beautiful sight I had seen in a while was before me. You see I live in the country and there are no city lights around to block the beauty I saw last night. When I looked up, there it was, a sky full of stars. You could see every constellation and when a star shot across the sky, there was no mistaking it! This is one thing that I miss about living at home.
While I was sitting out there with my puppies I realized that sometimes I should stop and look around more. I should take deep breaths and listen to the things around me. It was kind of chilly last night and it reminded me of so many things. High School memories all the way through some of my college days. It was one of those times where you reminisce. I sat there and thought about the things I want in life and the things I have already recieved. I have been truly blessed beyond measure. What a great moment... It was just the perfect ending to a perfect day!!

Saturday, December 23, 2006

Hesitation

I always knew that God had a big and indescrible plan for me but I never really knew how it would go or when it would happen. He tends to surprise me everyday with new joys in my life. What I want to know is "How do you know if something was given to you by God."
Now don't get me wrong, I know that the blessings in life are always directly sent from above but sometimes we receive things in our life that we wish for, not what God wants. So if something is placed in front of you and everything about it seems right, do you run with it or do you hesitate in order to make sure it is what He intended. This is where confusion sets in!!
Recently something has been placed in my life that seems so perfect. It's kind of like an answered prayer but it is a selfish prayer on my part. It seems to be wrong timing for the way my life is heading. When I break down, besides the timing, everything thing about this new joy is perfect. So my question is do I run with it or do I hesitate?

Friday, December 15, 2006

too much going on

Well it's been almost a full week since I've been able to write! I've been working my little butt off! The Colts game was awesome...except for the whole losing part!
We had fun exploring Jacksonville, FL. We got to ride a boat taxi across the waterway and we danced in the street near Jacksonville Landing! Sunday we decided to keep the fun going so we visited Charlston, SC. It is such a beautiful city and I had forgotten just how much I love it there! It made me remember the first time I went and how much I fell in love while I was there...such an amazing city. We meet up with some of Joe and Janis' friends while we were there. They told some of the funniest stories about wild jokers and scary men. You had to be there to understand. The whole weekend was fun and it was just what we needed for a mini vacation!
The rest of this week has been full of customers and running food. It has made me realize how great it's going to be when I don't have to serve food anymore! I think people should be required to take a class in college on how to tip. It's amazing how much servers and people who work in the food industry get taken advantage of! It's not that hard to tip 15%... I mean, if you can order $80 worth of food, you should be able to add a tip to that tab, plain and simple!
Besides the grumpy people and the long tickets times, it's safe to say, I'm going to miss everyone I work with when I leave in 7 days! They make my life enjoyable. So for the next 7 days I'm going to put on a smile, politely wait on hundreds of people a day and cherish every second with some of my best friends.

Saturday, December 09, 2006

Colts

Well, I've been up since 5:15 A.M. and the fun is now about to begin. Janis, Joe and I are about to leave for our weekend in Jacksonville, FL. Colts/Jaguars game here we come! We have been anticipating this all week! We've packed the car down with everything needed for an awesome time. All that is left is us...not to worry though that will soon be checked off the list!!
We are driving down the Charlston, SC to pick up Nick today then onward to the sunny state! I'll let you all know how it goes when I return on Monday....So with that said "GO COLTS!"

Monday, December 04, 2006

oh heavenly

Today has been a day full of packing and visiting. I'm finally all packed up and ready to move to Tennesse to start my new journey. I realized that I can't take everything so I vowed to only pack the important things! It's been a time trying to figure out what is important and what is not.
Downey and I had a fabulous time today at the mall. You see there is a time in every girl's life when a good pair of jeans is necessary. Today was that time. We tried on like every pair in the store until we found the perfect pair. I must say that we both look pretty cute in them!
Today winded down with a get together with Carrie, Elizabeth, Megs and the Friends DVD along with the most heavenly dessert ever...yes the CHOCOLATE MOLTEN! You can't beat it. Have you tried one? If not where have you been?
Let me describe it for you...a chocolate devil's food cake with a warm chocolate center topped with ice cream and covered with carmel and chocolate hard shell! Yes I know...now you want one!

Sunday, December 03, 2006

Christmas Lights

I was driving back to Wilmington tonight and the bright colored and white lights began to make me smile. I thought back to when I was little and I used to help my mom decorate and my dad hang lights. Oh to be that young again...those were the days. Anyway it really put me in the Christmas spirit! I can picture the holidays already. Family gathered, putting bows on my dogs and cat on Christmas morning, waffles on Christmas Eve (because it's tradition), My niece ripping open gifts from Santa, and of course the chance that maybe, just maybe it will snow( even though it's still 70 degrees).
Christmas always creates these unforgettable memories...ones that you cherish, and making more each December is worth waiting a whole year for!

I've been MIA for the past couple of days so I should catch everyone up. I am working in Greenville NC till December 22 in order to make some extra cash for the holidays and for the move. I've been there the past 5 days and I have loved every minute. I miss everyone there so much. I have had a chance to meet some new people and hang out with the people I love. Friday night I got to go to Boli's and have some of the best pizza bread ever...oh how I've missed that. It's been great and I can't wait to go back on Tuesday! So all you Greenville people, let's hang out when I get back!!!

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Packing

Well, I began the process of packing all of my belongings up in boxes. It's amazing how much stuff you find when your moving things around! I found old pictures and letters and just sweet things that spark memories in your life. It's fun to come across a sweet note from someone that you hold dear to your heart. It makes you remember that person and how special they are to you even though your lives have changed so much. Today I began to think of packing like life. Every now and then we pack up and move on. We take some things with us and leave some behind in order to grow. But no matter how many times you pack up, there will always be something that will bring you back and help to remember just how special things are!

It's crazy to think that in a matter of a month I'll be somewhere completely new. New friends, new job and a new way of life. I gave advice once about moving and it's time that I sit back and listen to what I said. Moving is a big change and it can make you sad to know that your leaving people that you cherish. You won't see them everyday and you can't talk to them everyday but the good thing is, the ones that are true and the ones that you cherish will always be there for you...no matter how far you travel, or how long your gone!!!

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Dreaming with a Broken Heart

I bought a new cd today and there is a song on it that caught my ear. It's weird because when I began to listen to it, I thought about how many times people dream with a broken heart. Most of the time in our lives, we go through things that cause us to be sad or hurt. We begin to think about our lives down the road when our hearts have healed. I thought this concept for a song was so clever and true so I thought I would share it with you!!

When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The waking up is the hardest part
You roll outta bed and down on your knees
And for the moment you can hardly breathe
Wondering was she really here?
Is she standing in my room?
No she's not, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The giving up is the hardest part
She takes you in with your crying eyes
Then all at once you have to say goodbye
Wondering could you stay my love?
Will you wake up by my side?
No she can't, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

Now do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hand
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hand?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hand?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hand?
Baby won't you get them if i did?
No you won't, 'cause you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The waking up is the hardest part
~John Mayer

Words can't express how I feel when I hear it. So listen to it and see what I mean! Maybe we'll get the same feeling!

Holiday, Friends & Drama

Wow so much has happened in the past four, five days...I can't remember when I last wrote. For the first time in like four years I was able to go home a couple of days before Thanksgiving instead of the day of Thanksgiving. The second I got there my dad put me to work! He had me scrubbing bath tubs and mopping floors. What a great way to start vacation..haha. Anyway Wednesday night me and couple of friends I graduated high school with decided to get together for some catch up...and a catch up it was. I hadn't seen some of those people since 2001. That's a long flippin time to not see your friends. We had a great time that lasted till three in the A.M... I even ran into a familiar face later that evening that made me smile! I'm still smiling...
Anyway Turkey Day was great. I ate way too much and take too many naps! Me, Mama and Grandma put up the Christmas decorations just like years past but this year we left the angel for Summer to put on the top of the tree. She was so excited and adorable.
For the past three days I've been in Mrytle Beach, SC shopping my life away. You see it was tax free weekend and the stores were calling our names! We definitely knocked of some names on the Christmas list! The trip was fun but ended kinda sour! You see I started a tiff with my brother that went unresolved, which sucks. I feel really bad and hopefully he will forgive me before Christmas gets here......

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Happy Feet

The past couple of days have been full of surprises. Friday night I attempted to drive home from Nashville, TN straight through, only to stop once for gas. Little did I know there would be a slight delay in my plan. For some reason, somebody decided it would be a good idea to close I-40 eastbound with no detour signs! I'm not sure about anyone else, but I don't think this was such a good idea. Not only did I get lost, I got really lost. I ended in the middle of nowhere looking at cow crossing signs and no street lights. Not fun at all! I had to call Dad at 11:30 at night for directions. He got out the map and an hour and fifteen minutes later I was back on 40, not far from where they sent me off! Let's just say that 11 hours on I-40 is not my idea of a good time!!!!
Anyway the weekend was great. I got to hang out with some amazing people and watch a good band in Hatch, Overflow! There was such a calming feeling being in Hatch and on Caswell's campus! Gosh I love that feeling...
Sunday night about 12 of us piled into the movie theater to see the new movie "Happy Feet." It has to be the cutest movie I have ever seen! Everyone with us laughed throughout the entire movie. It has great music and a great story line! It was a fun time! I wouldn't have wanted to see it with any other group of people! It was a great weekend and I must say, it was just what I needed!!

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Kareoke Night

I've always known that kareoke was fun but last night reassured me of that very fact. After a delicious trip to the Coco Tree, we all decided to go sing some kareoke at a local place in Franklin. There was about ten of us and let me tell you...It was the perfect mix for this occasion. We had a couple of solo performances topped off with a remix version of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" by Brock himself. Too funny for words...You have to see the video!
We all started to become sneaky by signing people up without them knowing, but I think Brock was the sneakiest. He decided to sign me, Robbie, Alisha, Shawn and some random guy named Bill up to sign the kids song, "The Wheels on the Bus."Oh yes there was laughing...Way too much. I think we decided to make this part of our every week routine! So I can't wait for next Wednesday!!!

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Waterfalls

So I took Kim to the doctor this morning and on our way there we realized something... At Vanderbilt Hospital there are waterfalls in the parking deck. As you drive through you pass under these fountains of beautiful water. It's like being in a tropical rainforest only in the middle of Nashville. It smells so clean and fresh. It's like an escape from the crazy world around you!
Ok so I lied about that whole thing...the waterfalls are holes in the parking deck ceilings that drown your car as you go under them, but if you close your eyes, you can imagine that they're whatever you want them to be. So we did. It eased the tension of being at the hospital!
Today has been so fun despite the pouring rain. Kim and I had lunch with Zack from Flicker Records along with Aegis, Mark, T-Bone, and Kids in the Way.
T-Bone cracked me up rapping the middle of Baja Fresh! And if that wasn't funny enough, he got Bethany Dillion on the phone for another rap session. What a crazy guy...
The day is only half over and we got some crazy plans for tonight. Greek for dinner, then hanging out at the Coco Tree and then some kareoke! Pray for us..haha

Monday, November 13, 2006

How cool is this...

Brock ,
I just wanted to say thank you for a great show and also a kick in the pants on my faith. What you said tonight is so true. I realized that i was drowning myself in sin by going out after football game nights and doing the cool thing by drinking and you challenged us to take that step and beleive in what you want to and not be pressured into doing something you really dont want to do but just do it for the crowd. I am so glad i came tonight it was a lifechanging experience and not only are you a great performer but also a great example of someone who supports our lord and savior jesus christ. I appriciate everything you have done for us in prattville and would love to have a responce from you but im sure you get a million of these things. May god bless you and keep you safe throughout your carrer.
god bless,
jacob
That makes everything worth it!

Friday, November 10, 2006

Party!!

Picture this....20 people crammed into two rooms, some Justin Timberlake and Usher being deejed on the stereo, a buffet style dinner set up which included some fabulous steak, a couple of magic tricks and to top it off...FONDUE! Yes we had a party and that was just the short version.

Brock and Auny decided to have a get together in order to thank all the performers and athletes for their hard work this fall on the FX tour. We had so much fun just hanging out, relaxing and being silly. Brock and Auny cook a fabulous dinner and ended it with a fondue fountain accompanied by strawberries, bananas and yummy cake. We had a dance party where everyone shook their booties. Manwell, Pablo and Blanca showed us how it was done. They pulled out all kinds of moves. Brock entertained all of us by showing some new tricks and as usual leaving us all in awe! Oh and watching Pablo try to recreate the tricks was a whole show in itself. All we needed to make it perfect was Matt, Jonathan and Caleb!

Tonight was just what we needed after a hard week. We laughed at the great moments and encouraged each other about the tough moments. Everyone left with a smile and a joy in their heart.

Thursday, November 09, 2006

It can't get any better!

Well the FX tour for 2006 has come to an end...but we went out with a bang! This week in Prattville, Alabama there were around 6800 people who attended FX, about 800 decisions with around 547 of those being first time decisions, and a group of people who became sad when it was all over. These past three days have been amazing. This tour has allowed an eclectic group of individals to come together in order to form a family. Building relationships that will stay strong no matter how long it will be until we are all back together again!

There is an amazing feeling to be standing in a room when 200-300 people stand to enter the counseling room. It was like a crowd rushing the field at a football game...so much energy and just this feeling of peace over everything.

A couple of things happened this week that were incredible. Tim landed a triple flip, blindfolded on his skateboard, Group 1 Crew and Eleventyseven joined together to create one of the hottest sounds I've heard in a while, I saw kids crowd surfing and jumping up and down like it was their first concert ever, Chris pulled of a back flip on his BMX bike ever night this week, Frank did the craziest bar ride I've ever witnessed, and Brock delivered three messages straight from the heart glorifying our Savior. Simply amazing!! I wish we could do it all over again tomorrow...

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Where's the camera

Today has been great! We had a show today in Johnson City, TN. It was awesome as usual, but I think I like the night shows better! Anyway after the show we stopped by for a visit with some of Brock friends(Third Day and Leeland). We were on a tight schedule so we didn't stay as long as I had hoped. Leeland was sound checking and they sounded amazing...I'm sure their show was awesome.
After we left that venue, this is where the crazy things began to happen. It was 4:25 pm and we were starving so we stopped for some Indian food, but it was closed. We tried two other restaurants, both were on a wait!! WHAT...a wait at 4:30 pm, that's what we thought. We established that all the Christians were eating before the concert. Brock said it would be like church, just with food of course.Well anyway, we saw a sign for this sushi place, but we couldn't find it...so Brock being the comedian that he is, stopped and asked the Chinese people in a nail shop. The expression on their faces was priceless. You could tell they didn't that question often! Well after we located the restaurant, it was closed till 5. So Brock and I decided to go in this small shop to look at the swords or as Brock calls them S-words (long story). Well, we walk in and in the corner are to Japanese ladies singing kareoke, loudly and out of tune...I wish I could remember the song because I would re-enact it later for you, but I was caught off guard and began to laugh and could not stop. We stayed through three songs...It was the best laugh I've had in a while!!!

All we could think was "Where's the camera, when you need it?" Just another normal day on the road with Brock and Auny.

Friday, November 03, 2006

right place, right time

Sometimes when things seem to go wrong, you get this feeling like maybe this was a bad idea or something is not right because it's not going as planned. But then there is also this feeling that comes over you when you realize that you're in the right place, at the right time. I got that feeling last night at the show in Mrytle Beach! You see, I've seen the Hidden Agenda show like maybe five times now, but last night something different happened. God's presence is always around us, but you could feel God in the room, working in the lives of some of those people last night. The people were hungry. They listened eagerly and when the show was show was over you could tell they had been touched.

There was this one specific point in the show where Brock stood up and said, "Now is the time for us to take a stand and share what we believe. Time to let everyone know about this amazing relationship we have with Jesus Christ..."
At that point, everyone in the theater stood up clapping, really clapping. They got it and you could tell they were ready to share it. After witnessing this public display of love, I realized that everything we do, everytime we share our faith... people listen...even if we feel like it goes in one hear and out the other...people listen and lives are changed. Last night you could feel lives being changed...

That's what I call being in the right place, at the right time! It was amazing

Thursday, November 02, 2006

posing pumpkins

I have found a new love for Halloween. I'll call it Posing Pumpkins. Let me explain...
This year was my first year ever visiting the Pumpkin Patch. It's kinda an overwhelming experience. Picture this, two bascially young girls(being me and Megs) walking onto a rather small area covered with hundreds, and I mean hundreds of orange pumpkins. The possibilities are endless. You could get a small pumpkin, medium, large, a couple of ugly, but decorative gords and if you're more into decorating the whole house, they had colored corn, some hay cubes and sooo much more. Our purpose for visiting was basically for a photo shoot, and we got one.
We wanted to take some picture s with the pumpkins, you know to remember Halloween 2006. Well, we met this older man who obviously loved to takes pictures. As soon as the camera was in his hand, it was like a new career had entered his mind. He made us pose with the huge blow up turkey, with a single pumpkin, together holding pumpkins and if I'm not mistaken he even told Megs to show a little shoulder for the picture...haha. Me and Megs laughed the whole time and we even took home one of those picture perfect pumpkins.
We had a blast and we have a portfolio to prove it! If your lucky I'll show you the pictures sometime!!!

Monday, October 30, 2006

Pondering

Pondering is a word that is often used when you're thinking about something, while also trying to figure why or how it's going to happen. So far I have been pondering for that last three or four days about all sorts of things. Mainly just life in general.
You know how when you're little, you get so excited about the small things like sleepovers, and candy bars from the gas station, oh and riding your bike against the wind just to see if you can. Well as you get older, I guess it takes more to excite you. When you were little hanging out with friends was the greatest, but when your older other things seem to step in and become more important. Why is that? So I know, you're wondering what is she talking about...well I've been pondering what's true and genuine in my life and this weekend I figured it out..that's all!
I've been home for a bit and I've gotten the chance to spend time with some amazing. Emily and I spent some time catching up and of course shop...that's what we do best! We had two sleepovers, with one more to go!
Megan, gosh I missed her, and I went searching for the perfect costume. She ended up with the cutest pirate costume and I ended up with a wig, but a cute one!!! Carrie and Elizabeth, oh my were do I start, well we had a friends marathon while eating yummy ice cream. I watched Carrie dance around her room, which I must say was cute. Oh and I almost forgot...stalking on Facebook(it's not a party without some Carl in our lives).
I got to see Yam, Jesse, Aaron, Downey, Josh and Michael at my second home...oh and watch some tear jerking Home Makeover! Love it
It has been a splendid weekend and I will be sad when it is over...but I'm excited about getting back on the road! Gosh, so excited!!!

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

The First FX

You know how each day you learn something new, well today I learned a couple of new things! I learned that banana fritters are delicious! What are banana fritters, you ask? Picture a funnel cake from the State Fair with a banana smashed in the middle. That's what a fritter is and I admit it's amazing!! I learned that mixing punk rock and hip hop sounds sooooo good. (Especially if it's Group 1 Crew and Eleventyseven!ok ok...so I'm promoting) I found out you should never let Matt color on your hand with a sharpie(unless you like dead people or demonic cats). You know what's crazy...People really can escape from chains and coffins with no problems. Oh Peanut Butter, Mayo and Bananas smashed together and spread onto bread makes a weird but great sandwich. If you need reassurance, just ask Jonathan! And lastly, I have a new found love for unicorns, just read my shirt! What a crazy day full of learning new things!

Today was the last day of our Williamston FX show. It was awesome. Each night the attendence increased and so did the number of people who got saved! What a crazy thing to experience. God truly moved in this town. Despite some sickness and some rowdy kids in the audience, this was such an amazing show and I can't wait till we all get together again in Alabama....two weeks away!!!!

So with like 20 mins left in the day we are going to play this cool game called Light show! Explanantion...Click the light on and off while making crazy poses. I know it sounds dumb but when you have 9 people crammed in a hotel room, you have to have some kind of entertainment!







Monday, October 23, 2006

God is amazing

God has always blown my mind by the places and situations he has put me in! He always seems to give and take at the most perfect times in my life, even though it takes me a while to realize it. I'm not going to backtrack because you would be reading for days, so I'll just fill you in on the things God is doing right now in my life....
About three weeks ago my world was turned upside down, but in an amazing way. I was offered a job working with Brock Gill, this awesome Christian illusionist/evangelist. In literally three days I accepted the job, withdrew from school, quit two jobs, packed as much as I could and moved to Nashville, TN. I was a little scared but the second I got into Nashville, amazing things began to happen.
Brock and Auny are two of the most purpose driven people I've ever met. Their goal is to share the word of God with as many people as possible, no matter how many miles they have to drive. God speaks through both of them and I can already tell that I will learn so much from these two.

So far I've been in seven states in about seven days...yes that's a lot of traveling! I have now been to Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and back to North Carolina. This little NC girl finally ventured out. It's about time!

Brock is teaching me some new things about food...bascially that it's all bad for you. He now has me eating organic things and helping me try new types of foods. I had sushi for the first time and I must admit I loved it. It had eel, crab and something chewy in it that I didn't want to know about, so I didn't ask. It was good, so I'll just stick to that!! This was only the beginning....i'll tell more later!

Besides new food, I am meeting so many new people. Nashville is like that greatest place to meet anyone you want. So far I've come across some amazing artists, and I believe it's only the beginning.

So much has happened in the past two weeks...I can't begin to explain every detail, so I'll just tell all about what's happening right now! I'm on the FX tour right now along with some incredible artists and athletes. This shows reaches so many who are unchurched and just broken. They come to this event to see magic, BMX, Skateboarding and music, but receive the message of God in addition. How cool is that.

On this tour are some awesome people and as I get to know them better, I'll tell you more. But for now I'll tell you a little bit about them. Kim, who is pretty much amazing, helps with stay sane. She has taught me everything and has become one of my favorite people. We make jokes and laugh like we've known each other for years! God has blessed my life with her!


The craziest guys I have ever met are called Eleventy Seven. They make everything so much fun, truly the life of the party. Matt, Caleb and Jonathan provide so much entertainment on and off the stage. The second I met them I knew we would be instant friends and not because we were at the Logan show together...(inside joke)! They make me smile and add so much enthusiasm to this tour! You need to meet them!!!

Another awesome group with us is Group 1 Crew. They are from Orlando, FL and they add soul and beat to the show. These three have been blessed with the gift of music. They draw the crowd and captivate with lyics meant to praise! Manwell, Blanca and Pablo are amazing and are a joy to be around. Esp. with Manwell's choice of movies....hahaha, just kidding Manwell!

To add some stunts and tricks to the tour, Chaos on Wheels and Tim Bryne hook it up! Choas has their BMX bikes everywhere and Tim's unreal skateboard tricks make you sit on the edge of your sit to watch! Tim flips a skateboard in some ways that seem impossible, but for him, second nature! He makes me laugh and when he's not switching the name of his wife(JK), he's coming up with new ways to flip a board like no one else!

Add in some crazy illusions provided by my new friends, Brock and Auny and you've one amazing show! Brock does some dangerous, and I mean dangerous tricks to get the crowd hyped. Can't tell you all about it but I'll just say there are some bullets, a revolver, a coffin full of water and even some chains! You'll have to see the show to understand, but it's worth the wait!
All these people make this tour amazing! This is ministry all about reaching the lost and strengthening the saved. It amazes me everytime I stop and think about it. What an opportunity to be a part of a minsitry like this! All I can say is, Thank you God!