As we enjoy our Memorial Day weekend, let's remember to show our gratitude for those that have served our great country. One of the things that always amazes me about America is the way we can pull together during times of turmoil. Despite differences in political views, heritage or religious beliefs; we still have a way of helping each other during the difficult seasons.
Thanks to the families of those who gave their lives in service and thanks to those serving our country so we can enjoy weekends like this one with our families.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Graduation
Yesterday was Graduation day here in Wilmore! It was a lot of fun, but we are worn out after all the festivities of the weekend!
It is a time of mixed emotions for us. When I graduated with my undergrad degree, it marked a beginning of my transition into being an adult, there wasn't really anyone else involved. For many of us here at Asbury, graduation marks the end of a journey which began by stepping out into faith with the support of our families and is ending the same way. I would have never made it this far without the love and support of Laurie, Jordan, our family and friends. I have been blessed to have a wonderful wife and daughter.
The move is coming quickly now, it seems like everything was waiting until after graduation and now that time is here. Our house is half packed and our friends are beginning to depart. We jokingly said that if everyone comes to visit in Florida that says they are coming, we will need a schedule like a hotel to keep up!
Jordan update- she cried for about 30 minutes when we got to graduation yesterday, I think the reality of everything is sinking in. She is excited to come to Florida, but would be much more excited if her best friend (Abbey) could come with us!
Shalom
Lance
It is a time of mixed emotions for us. When I graduated with my undergrad degree, it marked a beginning of my transition into being an adult, there wasn't really anyone else involved. For many of us here at Asbury, graduation marks the end of a journey which began by stepping out into faith with the support of our families and is ending the same way. I would have never made it this far without the love and support of Laurie, Jordan, our family and friends. I have been blessed to have a wonderful wife and daughter.
The move is coming quickly now, it seems like everything was waiting until after graduation and now that time is here. Our house is half packed and our friends are beginning to depart. We jokingly said that if everyone comes to visit in Florida that says they are coming, we will need a schedule like a hotel to keep up!
Jordan update- she cried for about 30 minutes when we got to graduation yesterday, I think the reality of everything is sinking in. She is excited to come to Florida, but would be much more excited if her best friend (Abbey) could come with us!
Shalom
Lance
Monday, May 17, 2010
Just a Warm UP
We just got back in Wilmore from Illinois today. My in-laws moved across town and we spent the past weekend moving them. Laurie and I decided we are not looking forward to packing everything on a truck again in a few weeks. Maybe we'll have muscle amnesia by then!
It was a good weekend, I had to get used to no internet for a few days, that was strange. It's amazing how dependent we have become on the internet in just a few years!
Graduation is Saturday and then we have to seriously focus on getting ready for the move. It's going to be a busy few weeks around the Whorton house.
For any prayer warriors out there, we are praying specifically for God to provide a friend for our daughter, Jordan. Her best friend lives next door and they are connected at the hip. Jordan is excited about the area, but is not looking forward to leaving Abbey. We are praying God will guard her heart during the transition and raise up a good friend for her in Navarre.
Shalom,
Lance
It was a good weekend, I had to get used to no internet for a few days, that was strange. It's amazing how dependent we have become on the internet in just a few years!
Graduation is Saturday and then we have to seriously focus on getting ready for the move. It's going to be a busy few weeks around the Whorton house.
For any prayer warriors out there, we are praying specifically for God to provide a friend for our daughter, Jordan. Her best friend lives next door and they are connected at the hip. Jordan is excited about the area, but is not looking forward to leaving Abbey. We are praying God will guard her heart during the transition and raise up a good friend for her in Navarre.
Shalom,
Lance
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
It is Finished!
I just left my last seminary class! All I have to do now is wait for graduation- no exams and the papers are all written!
It's a strange feeling. Four years ago I left my first class wondering what I had gotten myself into and convinced there was no way I was going to be able to handle four years of seminary. Tonight, I leave class feeling like I need another four years because I still don't know enough.
Along the way, I have had classes that I liked and didn't like. Professors I agreed with and some that I thought were nuts. My faith has been challenged both by what I was learning and by what I was not learning. I intentionally took Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Formation my last semester. These two classes have helped synthesize all of the doctrine, Biblical studies and pastoral care classes that I have had. They were not nearly as challenging intellectually; but they confirmed, formed, and challenged me spiritually at a time when I needed it most.
Isaiah 40:31 tells us that we will run, soar, and walk. Seminary has been a time of walking for me. The slower pace forced me to listen more and see things that I had been missing. It is in the walk that relationships can be built, memories created and disciples made. While the soaring and running are more exciting, it is in the walk that we have the time to truly soak in God's love. My time of walking here at Asbury taught me that. I pray the Holy Spirit will lead me in how to share that knowledge with others.
It's a strange feeling. Four years ago I left my first class wondering what I had gotten myself into and convinced there was no way I was going to be able to handle four years of seminary. Tonight, I leave class feeling like I need another four years because I still don't know enough.
Along the way, I have had classes that I liked and didn't like. Professors I agreed with and some that I thought were nuts. My faith has been challenged both by what I was learning and by what I was not learning. I intentionally took Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Formation my last semester. These two classes have helped synthesize all of the doctrine, Biblical studies and pastoral care classes that I have had. They were not nearly as challenging intellectually; but they confirmed, formed, and challenged me spiritually at a time when I needed it most.
Isaiah 40:31 tells us that we will run, soar, and walk. Seminary has been a time of walking for me. The slower pace forced me to listen more and see things that I had been missing. It is in the walk that relationships can be built, memories created and disciples made. While the soaring and running are more exciting, it is in the walk that we have the time to truly soak in God's love. My time of walking here at Asbury taught me that. I pray the Holy Spirit will lead me in how to share that knowledge with others.
Monday, May 3, 2010
LOOONG Trip!
We were in Pensacola for a couple of days this weekend. Laurie needed to fill out some paperwork with the state, we set up a bank account and got to see the area a little bit (very pretty!).
On the way home we were caught in Nashville flooding. Got diverted off of 65 onto 40 west (completely wrong direction) and then apparently there was a MAJOR accident. We sat for nearly 6 hours in standstill traffic. We never even saw where the accident was. In a little over 5 hours we moved 1 mile. Jordan thought it was funny, but it made for a long drive home. Turned a 10 hour trip into a 17 hour one.
We pray everyone is OK, we made it back to Wilmore about 2 am. We're looking forward to meeting everyone in a few months and excited about moving to the area.
On the way home we were caught in Nashville flooding. Got diverted off of 65 onto 40 west (completely wrong direction) and then apparently there was a MAJOR accident. We sat for nearly 6 hours in standstill traffic. We never even saw where the accident was. In a little over 5 hours we moved 1 mile. Jordan thought it was funny, but it made for a long drive home. Turned a 10 hour trip into a 17 hour one.
We pray everyone is OK, we made it back to Wilmore about 2 am. We're looking forward to meeting everyone in a few months and excited about moving to the area.
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