Was reading this morning in my devotional about Elijah and Elisha. Elisha was a protege of Elijah. Elisha was told that Elijah was about to leave him. Elisha asked Elijah for a "double portion of your spirit."

I have several things on my mind today.
First, we are wrapping up VBS. VBS is ALWAYS a great week to reach kids and families for the Lord Jesus. And yes, it's always a very busy week but, the busy is worth it. Now, I have to turn my attention to sermon prep. for Sunday.
Then, there is sermon prep. I am preaching this Sunday on "Characteristics Of A Man Who Has Fellowship With God." It's based on Psalm 15.
The Psalm was probably written when David was moving the ark back to Jerusalem. Uzzah reached out to stabilize the ark and God struck him down. It was probably out of that experience that David asked, "Who can abide on thy Holy hill?" (Psalm 15:1).
I hope you will plan to express love and appreciation to your Dad on Father's Day. One of the best things you could do is find a local church and worship. I hope you will do so.
Next, I have a son who is out of town this weekend. Will, our middle son, is playing summer baseball with the FCA Mavericks. They are playing in Rock Hill, S.C. Holli and I didn't make the trip. This is a first for us. I'm staying in touch w/text messaging and phone calls. You think I could call him in the dugout? lol... Probably not...
And... finally... the LSU Tiger baseball team is playing in the College World Series in Omaha. It has been fun keeping up with the Tigers over the last two months. Up until last week, they had won 23 straight games. They may not win it this year (they've done well to get this far) but, it's been a good year.
Hope you have a great weekend.

This is VBS week at First Baptist. So, my weekly routine has been thrown out of sorts. I normally study in the mornings but I haven't gotten much done thus far this week. I pray the Lord gives me a few hours to study a little and pull a message together before Sunday.
Our VBS has gone great. We have had good attendance and, as far as I know, minimal problems which is always a good thing. I even did the "limbo" (sp?) this morning. Well, I kind of did a "half limbo." lol As a part of the VBS worship service kids have been bringing food to give to a local charity. And, they have to "mambo" to drop the food in the big buckets in the front.
In addition to VBS, we are trying to get our middle son, Will, off for a baseball tournament this weekend. Holli and I are not going. This is a first for us. Normally, when the kids do anything, one of us tries to be present. But, we are treating this weekend like a trial run for college. And, I don't really like it. I like to know how he's doing in the game. But, the Lord will get us through it. I know this is minor stuff but for me, right now, it's a little bigger. For some reason, I'm not wanting to turn loose."
So, it's been a busy week. VBS and preparing to get a kid off on a trip. And, trying to find a little time to study.
I'm reminded of Proverbs 3:5-6; "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths."