From Train's song titled "Words":

Words they'll try to shake you
Don't let them break you
Or stop your world from turning
When words keep you from feeling good
Use them as firewood and let them burn

Kate and I wrapped up the weekend together in San Diego. A great visit with friends in San Clemente and time with family in Coronado. Nice weather and a relaxing time. Back to the busy schedule for both of us, Kate back to school in Denver, and the Sonlight crew starts conference-busyness tomorrow at the ACA National.

We hope to learn a lot at our conference, network with other camp professionals, and enjoy a break from the bitter cold winter.

Off to San Diego, CA and warmer weather! Thanks Tucson, AZ for a great time!

Looking forward to a quick weekend with my wife!

Packed snow and ice on the interstate from Las Cruces, NM to Tucson, AZ. Did I mention I was close to Mexico?!?! Anyway, record cold temps here in Tucson, but TJ, Sophia, and I enjoyed some authentic Mexican food last night and talked about Summer 2011. Hopefully we have a good turnout tonight for our recruiting event at Espresso Art.

Sophia's parents have an awesome house here in the foothills of Tucson. I am blessed to be staying in their guest house. A great time to catch up in the "office on wheels", sleep in a bit, begin reviewing all of these new summer staff applications pouring in, and soak in the hot tub.

Thanks for all the support! A side note, Sonlight will be the sponsored ministry employer in Colorado Christian University's e-newsletter for the month of February!

If you know of a great speaker for jr. high, 4-6th graders, or 3rd-4th graders, LET ME KNOW!

Well, the winter weather has followed me to Las Cruces, NM (where it apparently NEVER snows), but it has not put a damper on the things that are going on. A great turn out tonight at our recruiting event, thanks to Shelby and Kayla. About 10-12 college students interested in working at summer camp! The more and more I visit with people, the more and more I realized folks are looking for a place like Sonlight: a place to feel included, a place to grow, a place to retreat, a place to have fun, a place that doesn't feel like church.

Off to Tucson, AZ tomorrow morning! Will I ever get to wear my shorts?