Monday, December 22, 2008

Happy Christmas

So apparently I haven't put anything up in a few days...

I attribute this to:
One crazy Youth Event that took about 150 hours of planning/prep between me and Janelle.
One great Open House/Christmas Party two weeks later.
General laziness on my part.

Sorry for those of you that depend on the blogosphere for regular updates.

Life is good in Southern Arizona. Kids have two weeks off. We're spending Christmas here, just the six of us. We're headed to California for a multi-purpose trip the week after Christmas.

Also, a huge praise! We have been given a car!
-Only two "hitches"... 1)It's in CA (hence the "multi-purpose trip) 2)It needs a new motor. I've got lots of help to change it out, just need the cash for a rebuilt.
God provides for us every day!

Love to you all!
Jon for the McIvers

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Hurt

I hurt for a few kids in particular.

M... His dad is deployed. Mom doesn't know how to be a mom. Sis spends as little time at the house as possible. He sleeps in class, when he makes it at all. No motivation. Hates school. He loves his dogs, his computer, and his skateboard. Gets along with dad, not so much with mom.

How do I love on a kid who seems completely inaccessible? How do I speak love into the life of a kid who thinks of me as that weird bald guy who hangs out at school?

Pray for M- for protection in his life, for motivation, for emotional and physical safety.

L... He's fighting against God. He knows in his head, but isn't ready to surrender his heart. I can't convince him that life following Jesus is the only life that's worth living. I can only show him, I guess.

Pray for L- for wise choices, an open relationship with parents and his surrender to Christ.