Great Weekend

After a hectic week, typical of a semester drawing to a close, Bill and I spent Saturday and Sunday in Dallas. First we attended the wedding of Kathleen Kerr and Charles Blanchard. It was a lovely ceremony and such fun to see Kathleen and Chuck so excited about their new life together.

This morning we attended services at Legacy in North Richland Hills and witnessed something even greater than the love between a young husband and wife. At Legacy we saw the love of a man for his God and the power of a life lived in obedience to God's call. Allan Stanglin, the pulpit minister at Legacy, is a friend from AGST. He is a careful exegete and a gifted preacher (not to mention an excellent writer; check out The Kingdom, the Kids and the Cowboys). Allan has an energy and enthusiasm for God's word and Christ's church that is absolutely infectious.

In the fall of 2005 Allan left a successful career in broadcasting to return to school and earn a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Immediately after graduation in May 2007, Allan began his ministry at Legacy. Today, as Allan stood in front of the congregation and the audience listened carefully, I saw a man who epitomizes the blessing that comes from trusting God, being attentive to his direction, and submissive to his call.

I pray that Allan and his family will continue to be blessed by their time at Legacy. I also pray that this congregation, that waited so patiently for the right man to join them in bringing glory to God, will grow in ways that only God can imagine and empower.

Oh God, you are an awesome God and I am blessed to be a witness to your work and power in the world.