40 Days Worth of Catching Up

• It's hard for me to believe that I went 40 days without blogging.  The time away from writing here has been good for my soul, but I am glad to be getting back at it.
• I did a fair share of writing while on my blog-sabbatical, but most of it was in my journal...some of those thoughts will be finding their way here in the weeks to come.
• While on my break from blogging, I was also on my second ever 40 day fast.  I will share more about this incredible journey at some point in the next week--right now I am still trying to process some of my takeaways from it.  The fast ended at dinner time Friday night, and man, it was good to have some solid, crunchy food after 40 days of water, juice, protein shakes, and soups!
• Without getting into all of the details of the fast right now, I can say with confidence that God used this time of fasting to do some deep healing to portions of my wounded and burnt-out soul!  I walk away from this experience a different man, and for that, I am truly grateful.
• Two books you ought to check out--Steven Furtick's Sun Stand Still and Bill Hybel's The Power of a Whisper.  Both are amazing reads and hit me right where I live.
• God never ceases to amaze me!  I am so grateful for an amazing wife, wonderful daughter, incredible church, and great friends.
• Will have another post tomorrow, but for now, I need to go cuddle with a sick little girl who had to stay home from school today...happy Monday!