Author: Wick

Whew….it’s been a while, eh? Sorry to those (probably just Kady Jo, eh?) who have been anxiously awaiting an update….here you go.:)

Had my first couple days on the street by myself, and it went pretty good from what I could gather. No actual sales yet, but I did a demo, and met with some decision makers…etc….sales stuff..blah blah blah.

The real highlight was going to Scot’s wedding on saturday. It was great to see old friends from the soul mother. It stinks to realize how much I’ve lost touch with most of them…but it was good to see how well everyone is doing. I hope to do a better job at touching base with them, and at least letting them know I think of ’em. Which reminds me….several of the guys from high school I suck at keeping in touch with too. If your one of the guys I was tight with in Youth Group or College…know that I miss you and pray for ya’. Hit me up via e-mail, or give me a ring sometime!

Anyways…..the wedding went awesome, Scot you rock.

Watch out for a new feature in the life of Chadwick’s Xanga….Sarah and I are gonna try and do a special article on at least one unique restaurant a month. I’ve done a mental collecting of all my hobbies, and realized eating is definitely on that list….so I want to be purposeful about trying new things…stay tuned for more details on that.

YZERMAN IS BACK FOR AT LEAST ONE MORE YEAR!!! WHOO HOO!! If you have any connections in the world of NHL tickets, etc….let me know. I got to go to as many games as possible this season to see Steve play!!!!

God bless you friends…and breathe slow…

Wow, so I’ve got lots of new friends who check the xanga now….tight.

My first week of “in the field” stuff has been pretty cool so far…meeting with some larger businesses, etc. I’ve done some sales ride alongs, and today will be doing a service ride along. Why service? Because as a sales executive I’m going to be telling people how awesome our service guys are, and calling service guys to ask them to help my customers. I need to know and respect the service man and his schedule. I’m looking forward to it….Tom sounds like a nice guy.

On another note, we’re getting cable internet set up today….and I’m stinkin’ stoked. Dial-Up isn’t for people who love God. 🙂 Life will be so much faster now.

Here’s some recent food for thought: In Jerusalem (old-school), they had one word that represented both “wife” and “woman”. They also referred to her as “my woman”, the way a man today refers to “my truck”. (although some men still say “my woman”….my advice to the women involved with those men…..tell him to get a truck) This is just one small part of the culture that Christ was bringing His revolutionary message to. Can you imagine being a woman in that day, men don’t speak to you, and definitely do not make eye contact with you, because you’re not worth it. Only in private can your husband even look/talk to you. Rabbi’s….no way. But this Jesus/Teacher/Rabbi looks right at you, asks you if you’re thirsty, etc…knows your NAME.

So how would Jesus stand out in today’s culture. Transitioning from a modern to a postmodern (or whatever you think) era….what are some things about our culture today that would make a man like Jesus stand out?

Do they make you stand out? Like a sore thumb? 🙂 Good.

Peace, love, and engineering the flow of communication….

Well…it’s sure been a while, eh?  Training for Pitney Bowes, and all that life has itself….it’s been a full month thus far.

The past week or so, Sarah and I have been at Indiana Wesleyan University with a group of teens from Jackson, Mississippi.  It was an awesome time of worship, serving /showing God’s love to that area, and celebrating together with some fellowship at Ivanhoe’s (great ice cream), and Cedar Point (America’s Rockin’ Roller-Coast). 

I was allowed to speak 4 nights during the retreat of about 80 people who all used “ya’ll” like no other, and call every form of pop “coke”.  The theme was “Inside Out”, and we talked about who we are in Christ, and what this looks like in our lives.  It’s humbling to see what little we have to offer God, when it is actually taken and used by Him in more ways than our efforts deserve.  I loved it, and if I thought I could do it full-time and provide for my family, would seriously consider it.  Perhaps someday.

It was my first week-long speaking engagement.  There are a ton of things I’d like to go back and re-work.  Things I said I wished I said differently.  Teens I would have liked to spend more time with.  But all being said and done…it was an incredible week with a GREAT group of teens, who God will use in HUGE ways to affect their world/s.  To those of you from Jackson reading this….you rock.  God has definitely blessed you and your Youth Group.  You have a natural enjoyment of the things of God, and time with each other.  Most Youth Groups/Youth Pastors have to work hard at what you seem to have naturally.  Don’t ever lose sight of what a gift that is.:)  Reach out to your world, and to those we so easily overlook.  Love.  Breathe.  Live uncommon lives.

To my friends/family who have been waiting for an update….thanks for all of your prayers.  Life is great/blessed lately, and I’m being stretched in many ways.  There’s so much more I’d love to do with the youth group I’m working with…so many plans I believe God has for us.  At the same time, I’m excited about hitting the street with Pitney Bowes, and providing for a new life for the Anderson’s here in Decatur.  God continues to call out to us from the Kingdom, beckoning us towards a future full of His life.  I’m excited to see where we will all be in only a few years. 🙂

To those wondering, Hockey is DEFINITELY happening this season…first game set for October 5th.  Still no word on Yzerman, but the new coach seems to be gung-ho about revamping the Detroit legacy…it’s going to be an exciting and new game this season….watch out.:)  Let me know if you’re interested on being on an NHL Fantasy Season….I’m getting details together.

God bless you all, and remember to stretch yourself this week.  Do something you wouldn’t normally do.  Go out of your comfort zone to seek God this week.  Live uncommon lives.  Christ came, so that we might do so.  Breathe.