A Prayer for South Carolina
I've never blogged a prayer before but I sometimes journal them. After following the UMC's 40 Days of Prayer effort online and a heartfelt desire to respond in a productive way to the latest news involving Governor Mark Sanford I thought I'd try my first blogged prayer.
Almighty God,
We come to you disappointed, confused, sad, angry, and speechless.
Through the tears of the Governor we are reminded of times in our own lives when we have disappointed, hurt, and admitted failure to you and others. We come to you as broken individuals that have sinned against you by what we have done and left undone.
Forgive us for mocking the sin of others.
Forgive us for rejoicing at others moral shortcomings.
Forgive us for constantly justifying sin in our lives and in the lives of others.
Forgive us for going about our daily routines and not loving as you love us.
We are uncapable of fully living the truths that we proclaim.
We are dependent on your grace.
Thank you for bestowing it upon us.
As the father whose love is never failing, pour out your extravagant love on the Sanford family in these difficult times. Remind Mark that nothing can separate him from your love and forgiveness. Lead him to sincere repentance. Give his family hope for a brighter future that is lit by your love, mercy, and kindness
As the author of relationships, comfort the staff and friends of the Sanfords. Provide friends, mentors, and spiritual leaders for all who are in need.
As the reconciler of the world, continue the work of restoring trust and relationships among all of us and with you.
And may the redemption we know through your son spread and conquer all selfishness,
Amen.
State Fair
A few friends and I headed out on Friday night to the South Carolina Upper State Fair. We rode the Fireball, saw some chickens, elephants, tigers, and of course had some cotton candy.
Update: A friend of mine, Kate Hofler, wrote about our experience on the Greenville Forward blog.
Beach Weekend
Recently my digital camera started renumbering my photos beginning back at 0001. I couldn't figure out what was going on until I realized I had taken over 10,000 photos on my camera and the counter had to roll over. The photo below is of New Providence United Methodist Church in Darlington, SC. It is where my Papa's mother attended growing up.
TR Speedway
Saturday night I went to the opening night of the season at Travelers Rest Speedway with some friends. It was rather chilly for a night in late March but we braved the weather for a great cultural experience. We started off with some boiled peanuts and then bowed for a word of prayer and stood for the national anthem. 
After the initial trial runs the heats were determined and we got to see all the races of the main events. After the "Young Guns" class raced they announced the winner of the Kids Club contest. This little boy got to sit on the window of the winning car while they took a lap around the dirt track. It was too dark at that point to grab a picture, but needless to say DFACS would have gone crazy, however that was a dream come true for that little boy.
Now that Jerod, William, David, Millard, and I know the fastest cars, and some of the drivers after seeing them at Waffle House afterwards, I anticipate a return visit later in the season. If you ever want to come up to see me on a Saturday night we will definitely have something to do.
Snow day
Last Thursday it snowed on Furman's campus. Being in the South, of course we all dropped everything we were doing and played in it for a while. Click on a photo and it'll take you to the album with the rest of the photos.
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