Yesterday was a special day because I spent much of the day of the campus of Oklahoma Christian University. The specific occasion was the resumption of the monthly ministry luncheons on campus, but I had also scheduled several appointments for the day. The opportunity to chat with colleagues, greet dear friends in ministry and in Christ, and catch up on the comings and goings of our lives was refreshing. I have always found great encouragement in such times. Bob Rowley is a special friend and I was honored to be asked to lead the opening prayer.
It was good to spend time with John deSteiguer, new president at Oklahoma Christian, and I enjoyed sitting with Mike O’Neal, now president emeritus at Oklahoma Christian, during the luncheon. Mike is also a board member-elect at Baxter Institute, and so our conversation naturally turned to mission work. Also seated at our table were Howard and Ted Norton. The opportunity to be with Howard Norton is always special, and he did a masterful job in his presentation of “Challenges and Solutions Before the 21st Century Church.” Howard and I also spent some time together afterward–heart to heart–which is for me enriching. Campus time also provided an opportunity to be with Dudley Chancey, to share ideas, to shoot a spontaneous video, and dream about the future.
More appointments on behalf of Baxter concluded a busy but fulfilling day, and it was nearing 8 PM when I pulled in the driveway at the house. The drive home also gave me opportunity to reflect on how special is the fellowship shared in Christ. Thank you, Lord, for yesterday. Thank you for today. May I use this day also to our glory!