Freeing My Mind

I was hoping to get a more proper blog out before I leave for Brazil, but as I sit in Newark, NJ waiting to board our plane, it looks like a short snippet from my iPhone is all you get.

Although tired from already being on the road for a week already, I’m so stoked about Brazil. I did the same event in December last year, and it was my favorite place I went all year.

1) Crazy passionate young people.
2) Wobbly Mary. A Brazilian dessert something akin to flan with a heavy dose of coconut.
3) Brazillian steakhouse. I can pronounce the term, but attempting to spell it would bring down my “world traveler” respect points.
4) Futbol chants during the conference.
5) Summer.

I wish I has time, and a better keyboard, so that I could share what all God has been doing in Lori and I. I remember writing a post entitled “Growing Pains”. In it I described the feeling of my external life having trouble keeping up with accelerated change inside of me. It looks like my life and ministry are beginning to catch up.

I’ve been contemplating various pioneers throughout history. Whether it be Jesus, Martin Luther (original and King Jr. version), Chris Columbus, or Leonardo Davinci, I’m beginning to see various similarities about their lives. While I currently merely aspire to be like these men, I’m beginning to understand my thought process a little more.

A long time ago, the Lord spoke to me. He said, “More than a minister, Craig, I want you to see yourself as an inventor. You might make 10,000 mistakes, but if you keep seeking to do what has never been done, eventually you will create something that changes the world.” It’s easy to think about being that way, but frustrating to actually live that way. I’m finding myself in a time where my hypothesis has yet to be completely proven, but I’m seeing good signs. I know, still vague.

On a side note, I need some accountability with a goal that I’m setting. I’ve got about three books inthe works. Varying in their state of completion from simply an outline to about 100 pages written. (Although that particular book is somewhat dated in my heart.) I’ve decided to commit to having one of them finished by February first.

SO, here is where you come into play. I would like my faithful blog readers to help give me a much needed kick in the butt when I need it. I would really like some of you to commit to praying for me. Mostly for creative grace and time. Also, every now and then either leave a comment on the blog or leave me a swift kick in the butt via facebook. Something to the effect of, “Craig, I really hope your working on your book right now. I’ve decided to go on a hunger strike until you finish it. I have also forced my young children to participate in my strike. Oh, and I have suspended my African child sponsorship until the book is printed.” That should help. But really, leave a comment.

Forgive any spelling errors, this actually was a long post for an iPhone keyboard.

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