Our Champions group met tonight at my house to download Mark Batterson's book, "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day." It's the 8th book in our series of book-reading that we've been going thru together for 2008. Four more to go.
The book was about taking risks as men -- praying ridiculous prayers - realizing that you're never going to be 100% certain about most things, so just GO FOR IT - no fear - things like that.
I can really see the spiritual growth in these guys. Not just the camaraderie (that's there, for sure) - and these are 10 guys who didn't even know each other before they came together 8 months ago. But the journey has been exciting as the men have thrown themselves increasingly into each subsequent book, cared about each other's needs, prayed for one another, stood up and defended each other and shared some pretty amazing things that common men might not share in less safe, less embracing environments.
I'm looking forward to the final four months - with some sadness, realizing that these guys will go on to other ventures when we're done. I am praying for you guys - for your success - your families - your futures - your life with Christ. It's not over yet, but it's been awesome.
And be blessed.
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