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Since it was a holiday today, we spent the whole day with the family.

- Biked to Riverbanks with Ryan and Janina early in the morning.
- Got our bikes fixed with Nathan and Joaquin
- Went to High Street – Krispy Kreme (of course!), Fully Booked, walked around while Nathan ‘waveboarded’, Janina ‘skateboarded’ and Ryan ‘scootered’ while Joaquin enjoyed his new stroller.

Swung by Shop Wise to get a few things for Nathan’s school.  By the way, ‘Yang Chow’ Restaurant in Shop Wise has some great Chinese food.

But before we got to Shop Wise, we had to change Joaquin’s soiled diapers (soiled means filled with poop to those who are not sure with the term).  Because there was no trash bin close, we forgot that we left the soiled diaper in the car while we were eating dinner.

Now you can imagine the putrid and repulsive aroma that filled the car when we got back in the car.  It was enough to blow up an entire village.

Unfortunately that’s what sin does.  Seemingly, it doesn’t bother us nor is it any big deal in the beginning.  However, when left undealt with, it penetrates every area of life and you never know what hit you.

David prayed a simple prayer that we need to remind ourselves, “Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts; and see if there be any wicked way in me…” (Psalm 139:23-24)

Change the campus… Change the world!  This has been a statement that has been said over and over and until today hasn’t lost it’s impact when I hear it.

I attended a graduation last night – Every Nation Campus Ministry School’s graduation.  I had the awesome privilege of teaching a couple of classes to these great men and women.  It was such a privilege watching them finish their training to answer the call God’s given to reach the next generation.  When men respond to God’s call, there’s no telling what He can and will do.

Two men I had a privilege of getting to spend some time with are Larry and Carlo.  They are 2 of our finest Kids Ministry Pastors of Victory.  Both had thought they’re lives were set.  Larry had a flourishing business while Carlo was going to be one of the best animators in the land.  But God slightly had a different plan… well, not slightly… a HUGE plan.  They responded and now they’re off the a great adventure.

Love their attitudes – Whatever it takes!  Doesn’t matter what I’ve planned.  The important thing is what God’s planned for me and for this nation.  Gosh, what absolute surrender as Oswald Chambers would put it.

Larry and Carlo, there’s no telling what God will do through you guys.

As Dwight L. Moody said years ago,

The world has yet to see what God can do with one man who is fully committed to Him.

I just love it when baby Joaquin laughs. Absolutely makes my day!!!!