Pizza, College Students, and a Reason to Be Thankful

For the last few day, I have been at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma.   I spoke on Monday afternoon and last night went with Jamie, (my youngest who is a freshmen there) and some of her friends to Hideaway Pizza for some wonderful pizza.  I am leaving for Waco in the morning but have some things to be thankful for:

1.  For having the opportunity to get acquainted with some more of Jamie’s friends.  They were from Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri (soon to be Canada).  I was impressed with Courtney, Ashley, Kendra, Jayce, and Ally.  Sweet girls each of whom has blessed Jamie’s life in some way.  (Very funny too!  Jamie wanted them to hear the ring tone on my cell phone.  Uhhh–I changed that one after what they said!)

2.  For having the opportunity to hear Dr. Chip Kooi, a fine theologian and Bible professor at Oklahoma Christian.  I heard Chip speak on a subject related to spirituality and its importance.  A fine presentation.

3.  For an enjoyable time talking with a group of preachers about preaching on Monday afternoon.  Now that was humbling!  I’ve had some opportunities like this before.  However, the idea of talking to preachers about preaching is a little daunting.

4.  For such an enjoyable experience of worship at "The View" on Monday evening with a large group of college students.  THAT was good!  It has been awhile since I have enjoyed a worship experience like that.  What would that be like on Sunday mornings?

5.  For the opportunity to put names with faces.  Students and professors.  Also seeing places my daughter has talked about.  "Ted’s" Mexican food.  Panera Bread.  The Coffee Shop (on campus).

It was just a couple of days at the university but I came away feeling very thankful that my daughter is here.