Jeff Adams

That was our theme this morning as we gave our latest “Vision Update.” We decided to move the Vision Update to August to take advantage of this time when students are getting back to class and all of us are trying to steer life into some sort of  ”normal” mode after a busy summer.

Our theme for the year has been very simply – Grow.  The idea is to finish off the year with a major emphasis on our need to grow and how that happens as we learn to understand and apply scriptural truth to our lives. This Fall we are all going Back to Class! i was very encouraged to get home this afternoon and already have some encouraging messages waiting from people who are very excited about the journey ahead.

Yesterday I had fun giving you a little update on our cruise and how it required some stretching on my part. I was apprehensive as we approached the cruise, but very soon settled down and thoroughly enjoyed it. By this time you are seeing that stretching is a part of growing.  Sometimes frightening, often painful, growth is something that demands our full attention and participation. Ever tried to lose weight without cutting back on calories and doing more exercise?

So, get ready to stretch as we get back to class and see how we can truly assimilate biblical truth into our daily lives. Remember, our ultimate goal is not more information but transformation. The only requirement is to be needy. Excuse me while I cut to the front of the line!

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6)