As many of you figured out, yesterday was my 20th birthday. I crossed a threshhold of life, sealing the lid on my second decade of life and beginning my third. As my good friend, Steve Crawford, reminded me of the fact that twenty is a strange age - not a teenager, but not a legal adult. O well, we can still live our twenty-first year of life powerfully for the glory of God.
Many people showered me with Happy Birthday’s and gifts. I was happily surprised by all of the people from school and IBEX that took the time to pass on their best regards. And so, to all of you, I give one big heart-felt thank you.
Well, as we know from John Piper and C.S. Lewis, our enjoyment in things is not complete until it is expressed in praise. So I wish tell you of a few things I received yesterday.
My sister, Charissa, gave me a coffee maker, from which I am drinking some Starbucks French Roast. The glory of this experience cannot be described in words.
Mom & Dad, Ian, Nathaniel, Josiah, and Kimberly went together to get me a new speaker system for my car. What a blessing it will be to crank Steven Curtis Chapman without it sounding like he’s spitting.
My sister made a killer glazed strawberry pie. I tasted glorious, especially because the strawberries were freshly picked from our garden.
I received some other things too, such as a Starbucks card, Subway in the park with my dad, and new shoes from my Grandma.
I am so blessed by the people around me and thank God above all else because it is only through His infinite love for Himself that I have any value or worth. I would be not be where I am after 20 years without His sovereign, sustaining power.
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I know you don’t like it, but we’re doing something. I get paid tomorrow and we’re doing something.
Happy stinking birthday… and, “happy birthday, micah!”
Happy b-day! I look forward so much to you teaching on Wednesdays! Thank you for the help with that question I had for you awhile back. I think I’ve worked it out in my head and it no longer drives me insane. I really admire your knowledge of the Bible.
Actually dude, I never said that we’re not legal adults– we’ve been legal adults since we turned 18…. what I said is that we can’t drink…. not that we would…. yeah…. ok.
Miss you, bro.
Nice post, the pie looks good!!
Happy birthday! Your sister is so great–she came to small group glowing about your birthday. She loves ya, man!
Congratulations. You are now the proud owner of a coffee maker!
I don’t like hearing Chapman spit either.
I’ll look forward to car rides crankin the SCC… and maybe some signs too. thanks for praying. you are loved.
Oh no… coffee??? : ) You’re gonna become a regular Randy Lundy. You guys could join forces and charge for your special “Lundy-Lugg” coffee. Think about it. See you soon, right?
So I’m a little late on reading this … but I’m not gonna lie … i’m really excited for you and your new speakers! Crank up Steven Curtis Chapman nice and loud!
~Hannachelle
Drinking coffee is not an ineffable experience. If the process can be described, so should the product!
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