I'm a "Grease Monkey" for the Kingdom

I am now in Michigan living a man's life. That is, I only go to work now, no more work and school. I kind of love it, and kind of hate it. I am working on machinery in a, well..."machine shop". I spent this morning "greasing the bearings". What?? I don't know. All I do know is that "greasing the bearings" makes me a "Grease Monkey" for a day. So, me and my good friend David Puddy can both say, "Don't say that, you know I don't like that term".

Anyway, I hope to use this blog in the up coming days. I am reading both Prayer and the Knowledge of God (Greame Goldsworthy-of whom I will never tire), and Everyday Theology (Kevin Vanhoozer-and TEDS student papers/thesis). I am enjoying both for completely different reasons, but both none-the-less. I am looking forward to discussing my findings, questions and opines with you in the near future.

Finally, I will say that if any of you are not using a Christ-centered hermeneutic in both Scripture and Culture (i.e. all of life) then shame on you. Seriously, all of life is tied to the gospel and how its goals are achieved. Being a "Grease Monkey" for a few months even counts.

Traveling

Thanks to the many who helped my family pack up the Penske. It was a BIG one too. I went in the morning to lay hold of my reserved truck and the lady gave me a much unanticipated "up-grade". I went from the 22' to the 26'. So, yes if you hear of any "big rig" wrecks on the road it could be me I suppose.
Seriously though, I am very greatful to all who helped. It was an emotional good-bye for my wife and I as we said good-bye to a loved apartment and much loved friends. God's providence has been more than kind to my family here in Chesapeake. We will miss it very much, but never be able to even remotely forget it.
Special "shout-outs" go to Doug Anderson, and Tim Barker. Doug flew down to VB in order to help me drive the "semi"-truck all the way back. He is a pretty good traveling companion and a great friend.
Barker, came down from Maryland and gave me a hand loading the truck. Our conversation went something like this: [Adam]"Woa! there he is! What are you doing here?" [Tim] When I heard that you were moving I thought that you probably use some help. I wasn't sure if you had any friends left." [true story] [Adam] "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. I think I still have a few." He's a good guy that Tim.
Finally, we will be staying in Michigan for a few months (probably 3-3 1/2). Then we will be in Pittsburgh planting a church in the North Oakland section of the city. If any of you wish to give me all your money I will gladly take it, thank you. :)

No seriously, SEND MONEY.

Living Vicariously

Yes, yes, yes, I know, I know, I know...its been a while. I will try to work harder so that you are not soooo annoyed whenever you happen to check my blogspot.

Anyway, being that my son is coming into the world from such a theologically renowned family due to his father's exegetical brilliance; (said to be a kindred spirit of sorts with none other than Greame Goldsworthy himself) he is being heavily recruited by major seminaries. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School has interest, but I say, that is perhaps a second choice, let's talk to Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, and see what they have to give.

Perhaps my son is being pursued simply so that they can have a beautiful face out front on catalogs and things? I trust that my first assumptions are actually closer to the truth (see paragraph one).

Seriously though, thanks to Tim Baylor and Scott Logan for giving my son his first, perhaps of many, Trinity t-shirts. He says that he really loves it and then asks me, "Dad, is this where you went?" I simply nod my head and smile saying, "Yes son, that's where Dad went."