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Today, i’m heading to Argentina to take Cori to bible college at Palabra de Vida (Word of Life). I’m strangely tired and numb, probably because i’m in production mode, trying to make sure we get thru customs and into country without problems.

I think it will hit me when I sit down long enough to think about it. As I write this; please, understand, i’m not upset about this. But Cori will probably be off for the adventure of her life, and will not be home for quite a while.

Believe it or not, that makes me really sad. I’ll probably miss the messes all around the house. in the last week, she has “dumped” stuff in every room and on every table in the house! and yet, I will miss that as well.

Appreciate your prayers for me and Amy as we go through this new phase of life. I’m glad for Cori to grow up; and yet I’m wanting a return to the simple pleasures of toddlerhood.

Ok, been a while since i’ve posted. No one is commenting, so i must be journaling to myself. That’s cool.

Landed in Denver to 3 degrees Fahrenheit temps. I feel alive. Working on site surveys for Rock The River Tour.

Miss my family. My wife is the greatest asset to my success and my life. She’s more than an asset, though; she’s my lover and best friend. My kids love Jesus, and are sensitive to the HS. That’s the best thing a dad could ever want.

God is working on my heart, to pull me out of my self centered North American lifestyle, to pour myself out for Him. I don’t want to be stupid, but I do want to be sold out.

Most people know that I’m truly happy most of the time. I sing lots of stupid, silly songs, and enjoy life most of the time. But, I do admit, I’m feeling pretty down right now.

When someone you love seems to ignore your advice or your input, and you see them walking down toward a road of destruction and misery, it hurts. And yet, the only thing that I can do at this point is pray for that person.

I do believe in God’s sovereignty, but also understand that all of us make choices that affect our lives. So, I pray for my friend who needs to make a choice that will benefit them long term.

heading to bed.

today, I just had my first hot shower of my entire haiti trip. only to be interrupted by a phone call from the production manager!!! when I got back in to rinse off, THE WATER PRESSURE WAS OFF!!!!!

Hi folks, on the ground in Haiti getting ready for the Franklin Graham Festival here. We are broadcasting a live webcast on Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2011, from 1:30pm – 4:30pm, from the stadium floor. To see it, click billygraham.org/haitilive

They are showing me up… but I am proud of them. Cori and Joel are in Nicaragua, sharing in ministry and seeing God’s love spread. So proud of them. Keep up with Cori’s thoughts at http://nica2010loveoutloud.wordpress.com/.

well, I’m in Belo Horizonte, Brazil at a Franklin Graham Festival, seeing lives change. One of the remarkable things I’m seeing is the number of “young adults” that are coming to the festival and coming forward to trust Christ. Most of the inquirers have been in the 20′s or 30′s. Amazing. Perhaps festival evangelism isn’t dead….

More to come. I’ll be in Western Canada for Rock the River Tour . that will be a great time seeing God work, and cutting some good rock and roll…

I’ve been recently challenged to do some more training w/ my kids. I thought I already was, and yet this person challenged me to do some more direct and specific training.

So, i’m taking this to heart. Now, I’m being purposely vague on the issues at hand, cause I’m not ready to bear my total soul to the internet. Let’s just say that when God points something out to you, you have a couple of choices:

1. ignore it
2. excuse it
3. listen and obey what He is telling you.

I’ll do #3, and pray for my heart to change.