Friday, May 25, 2007


And so now we have a house full of young men. Some days I can take it in and some days it feels just too large for my brain. These young men are amazing. Spending a week in the wilderness takes a man to places he can not reach in everyday life. I wish all of you could meet them.


So the last 3 days they have been working. I really believe God has something for a man in his work. It almost feels as much a mystery as a woman does to a man. I love to hear their stories of them "feeling" the weight of work and experiencing a mans world.


Tonight we have a nun coming to teach about contemplative prayer. It feels so different in what they have been walking through in work. Yet it does feel like what is required to stay a healthy man. The balance between drivenness and peace.

For me personally, this is a blast. Seeing these young men's hearts is such a privilege.

1 comment:

Grafton deButts said...

Smith,
I'm extremely proud of you and to call you a friend. I just finished reading the blogs. Thanks so much for having those guys post there time in the wilderness. It's awesome to hear what the Lord is doing through you and in the hearts of these guys. Congratulations.