I have not lived in Memphis since January of 2010. During the next two years I have had a few bumps in the road and some overwhelming joys in my life. In these past few months I have been working as a Campus Minister Intern at West Virginia University. It has been an experience that I will always cherish. I have been able to teaching students about what God has taught me. I have had the opportunity to see a beautiful side of the country with huge mountains and fall leaves flying. I have been able to meet students who love Jesus from all over the world and build relationships with families that will bless me for a lifetime. I have learned about the loneliness in ministry as well. I have always can appreciate for ministers in the church, but now I have even more appreciate for the those who serve the body.
When I left Memphis in 2010 I was a young man who needed a break from school and now I am a young man who is hopefully school with fulfill me in ways I need not appreciate two years ago. I do not know what 2012 will bring. At first I thought 2012 would be the year I would get married, not it seems marriage is not so close. Also in 2012 I thought I might receive a Masters of Divinity, but that will not happen either since I do a break from school in 2010. 2012, what will you bring me?
Now I know the Nov. 9 is a bit early to start planning for the next year, but a head start is not a bad idea. God has been preparing me for ministry since I was 14 so I suppose I can be patience for another 2 or 3 years, before I leave the theological training that the program I am requires. God is up to something in me. I am not sure what, but God is up to something. I will head to Memphis with determination and with peace. Memphis after two years I am coming back to finish what I began.
