Alumni Game

(From the mind of he)

This weekend is my yearly alumni game back at good old Shenandoah University. I always have mixed feelings when I return to Shenandoah. I really enjoy seeing my friend Jay and playing lacrosse. It is also where Dana and I met, so that brings back good memories. Shenandoah is also the place however where I was the furthest away from God. I was walking my own path, and that path was not a narrow one. It was a path that was very wide and very worldly. Now, when I return to Shenandoah I do so as one who is attempting to follow Christ with all I got. I stumble and struggle at times, but God gives me the grace to keep going.

So I go to Shenandoah with many memories and many questions. Going back makes me sad as well because of the many friends I made there, and the very few friends I am still in touch with. It reminds me of how without Christ holding relationships together friendships can be difficult to continue. Distance has a way of separating people. Something I have learned is that when one friend is following Christ and and the other friend isn't no matter how close you are to start off, you will eventually drift apart. The reason is because those people are walking different directions. I feel believers have a responsibility to invite those friends along, but the responsibility to change hearts is up to God.

So I return hopefully with an open heart to what God desires for me. I know He desires for me to have a good time playing, catching up with friends, and eating from Sheetz. But I feel there is work to be done for His kingdom. Work that is lasting and meaningful.

I will write and let you know the score of the game and how many injuries I sustained while playing in that game.