Resurrect Me
6/27/2008 06:22:00 PM | Author: Adam Hunter
That's the name of a song by Jon Foreman on his Summer EP. I think it's appropiate given what has been happening to me so far this summer.

Over the past few weeks here in Orlando, I have been learning so much. God is using the people here to teach me new and awesome things. I'm becoming better at reading and studying God's Word. I'm becoming far more bold when it comes to sharing my faith in Christ. My calling into missions has been confirmed time and time again. And I've learned how to be a better boyfriend to Holly. It has been an awesome experience.

Working at Disney has been pretty exciting. It's definitely a challenge at times, but it's rewarding. I get to interact with tons of people, especially children. That's not something that I'm used to doing, so I have no doubt that God placed me in this situation so that I'll overcome some of my weaknesses.

In other news, last Saturday marked one month for Holly and I. It's hard to believe because it feels like just yesterday that I was in Maryland hanging out with her and meeting her family. I can't wait until August when she and I head off to BCOM. It's going to be awesomeness.

God is moving here at the SOP and in my life. He has definitely been helping me to overcome some of the issues I've been having in my life lately. And because of that, it didn't take long at all for Satan to start throwing crap at me. But I am persevering, thanks to the strength and faithfulness of my awesome God, as well as encouragement from Holly, my family, and friends.

I can't wait to see what going to happen next.
Captivated
6/08/2008 10:02:00 PM | Author: Adam Hunter
So it turns out that the hotel that I'm staying in while in Orlando doesn't have any internet access at all. So those frequent updates I promised probably won't happen as frequently as I would like. I'm at a Panera right now using their wireless. I'll probably do that once a week so that I can check e-mail, check facebook, and update this blog.

Anyway, I have been having an absolute blast here in Orlando so far. I'm making a ton of great new friends, all while learning more about how to be captivated with God.

The theme verse for the summer is Hebrews 12:1-3:

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. (ESV)


It's so easy to get tangled up in the rules and "morals" of Christianity while totally ignoring the real reason for our faith: Jesus Christ. We're supposed to focus on building a relationship with Him. That's what this summer is going to be focused on: being captivated by Christ and building a personal relationship with Him.

Anyway, the first week is about over. I spent most of it just getting to know people and reading a great book called Bruchko. I highly recommend that book. I'll go into it more in a later blog when I have more time.

Next week I start training for my job. I'll be working in merchandise at Disney's Hollywood Studios. I've never had a job like that before, so it'll be interesting to see how I handle it. Please pray for me. I want to be a light for Christ while I'm working there.

That's all I have time for right now. Hopefully I'll be able to post a more in-depth blog later. Thanks to everyone who has supported me through finances and prayer!

God bless.


P.S. I have the most amazing girlfriend. ;-) Holly Wagner rocks my socks!