Peer pressure and missing peers

So after some indirect pressure from the other church planters at HCBC, I have given way to becoming a blogger. This is a good thing, though, because I want to keep people updated with our lives in Austin and just process some internal thoughts/emotions. God has already been doing some cool things and connecting us with some awesome people. We are pumped up about being used by God to expand His Kingdom through church planting. There is energy and enthusaism in participating in something that is much larger than ourselves. To see that Austin is going through spiritual restoration and we've been called to be a part of this - is beyond my wildest dreams. My love for the city and people seem to grow daily.

Although, I will say this - we are missing some people badly. It's hard to move away from individuals that you are so deeply and intimately connected with. A piece of Heather and I remains in Lakeland with family and friends. Doing life with people is a beautiful and life-changing thing. There are so many people from Lakeland that have made a significant impact on my life and I will cherish the time with them forever. From former students to mentors, I have been shaped by so many people. But when God calls, we must follow. Now we find ourselves in the midst of God's powerful movement to bringing Austin back to himself. What can I say? I miss home tremendously, but Austin is the city from me.