I was driving into the office a few days ago and I had an overwhelming feeling that this area really does not feel like home. Then the very next thought was, that is a good thing. It was like God was saying to me – don’t get to comfortable here on earth. I have a lot for you to do – but this place will never feel like home – your home is with Me. It was cool and scary all at the same time. Life is going by so fast, and yet at times (like when I am away from Michele and the kids) it seems to go so slow! Between now and the time they put me in a cardboard box – there are a lot of things to do. I pray that I will continue to please God with what I say and what I do. I know that life may not be easy - but then again we were told it would not be! John 16:33 says, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart (be encouraged)! I have overcome the world." Praise God that we do not have to do this "life" on our own!

All I can really say about my first Sunday at PCC is "wow"! My family was able to be here with me thanks to some wonderful people at CRCC, the worship was great, the skit was hilarious, the excitement level was high, I made it through the message, and we had three baptisms! I really do not know what could have gone better! If you are having trouble sleeping - feel free to check out the link to the message http://www.princetonchurch.com/audio/PCCaudio.htm The quality is not great - there was a problem - but it is still there. The last few days have been a world wind of excitement and activity. Michele and I took advantage of the kids being with us so we "saw some of the sights!" We spent Sunday afternoon in NYC - we walked around Times Square - ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Cafe, Toys R Us (where the kids rode the indoor Ferris wheel), took two rides on the Subway, visited Serendipity, the Hershey store, and the Papaya hotdog stand. Josh commented that "everything is a billboard"! We also saw but did not visit the Chrysler building, Statue of Liberty (in the distance) and The Empire State Building. On Monday we visited the shore (that is what the local people call the beach/ocean) at Point Pleasant. It was fun. The kids played in the ocean...for about 10 seconds. The water was cold - but there were lots of shells so each kid brought home three (I only collected 2!). Michele was quick to get back in the car! It was cold! We also went to the mall - which looks amazingly like the mall in Tulsa! Today I had to put the family back on a plane to Tulsa. That was very difficult. It is hard to be apart. I know people do it all the time - but that does not mean I have to like it! I ask you to join me in praying that the house will sell in God's timing and that we will be accepting of His timing. Thanks for reading. God Bless!

After my first full day in the office I am tired yet refreshed all at the same time. I was able to visit with some new people today as well as share lunch with Chris - a guy I am sure I will spend time with here in NJ. I also set up three meetings today for next week with various people with whom I need to connect. Tomorrow will be a good day. I plan to finish my sermon before I visit with a couple during dinner about their desire to be baptized. The plan is that they will be baptized this Sunday - my first Sunday at PCC. What a great way to start! I am really looking forward to Saturday. Michele and the kids (J,C,C,&C) will be here. We are going to be able to spend a few days together. We have planned a trip to NYC as well as the shore. The weather is suppose to be in the 50's so Michele will freeze but I will be very comfortable. NJ is good - God is better! Trust in Him and all is truly good.

Just thought I would let everyone know that I made it safely to New Jersey. After leaving the 70 degree weather in OK - it is currently 11 degrees with 3 inches of snow on the ground! The good news - I love snow. The bad news - it is really cold! It is suppose to be in the 50's all next week. That will be almost perfect! I am also writing this post from my new laptop. Tim Morgan - you are amazing! This is the machine you "built" for me and it is nice. Vista is "so far so good". I have not had much of an opportunity to mess it up yet as I have had it for less than 3 hours! Tomorrow will be the test as I do some "real work".

This is an exciting and sad week for my family. I am headed to Princeton as my family and I continue on the path that I truly believe God has laid out before us. I do not know what the future holds – but I know that God is bigger than any of my fears and able to do far more through me than I could ever dream of doing on my own. I covet your prayers on my behalf and for my family. Transition time is always difficult – but God is faithful. Never forget, God is faithful.

Two words that really do mean so much - but often times mean so little. For me and my family - Thank You does not even come close to expressing our deep appreciation to everyone for their gifts, cards, and especially their words of encouragement during this time of transition. We are overwhelmed by the response and are so very thankful that we have had the opportunity to serve with you over these past 9 years. We do not know exactly what is in store - but we believe that with Christ calling the shots...we cannot go wrong. Thank you.