What in the world am I about to do?

I am not talking about this blog, but I am talking about going into the Army. I am about to turn 37 years old. That is not very old in the grand scheme of things, but it is somewhat old to be joining the Army with no prior military experience. At least it seems that is what everyone tells me. (After telling people of my plans I have heard so many times..."How old are you??") Well, there is only one reason a person would do such a thing: God has clearly shown me it is His plan for me and my family.

I am starting this blog because in less than six months I will be reporting to Ft. Jackson, SC for CHOBC (for you non-military people out there...of which I was also one until recently...that is basic training for Army chaplains). When I go, there may be some friends and family who want to keep up with my adventures. Blogging provides a quick easy way to accomplish this. I am also blogging because for months now my wife and I have followed the blogs of other chaplains and chaplain candidates, and we have been strengthened, encouraged, and even entertained by keeping up with our "friends." If (and I know this is a big if) others who are about to embark on this journey into the chaplaincy happen to stumble onto this blog, and if (again a big if) God so chooses to use us to give encouragement to others like we have received, then sobeit.

I will be posting more in the days to come. As I await my time to head to South Carolina, I will try to go back and fill in some of the details of how God has gotten me and my family this far. Maybe as some of my friends go back and read these, it will help fill in the blanks from the past five months.