Music City U.S.A.

It is a lovely morning in Knoxville, TN and we are preparing to pull out and head toward Nashville. I always love going to Nashville. It is one of my favorite cities to visit. Knoxville is becoming one of my favorites each time I visit. No wonder so many people are relocating to the Smokies. The people are wonderful, the food is great, the pace of life seems just perfect, and the church is fabulous! I feel as if God has helped me turn the corner (again) on some things in my life, while I've been here.

There is so much for us to do while in Nashville. So many friends to see, and then there is the music industry to "take in". Enough of this. I need to just sign off and get this gang moving down I-40 east. Later!

I must say the drive from Knoxville to Nashville is one of the prettiest in the country. I really love going those mountains. We made it here in great time. Colton and Tate both slept while I drove. (I actually slept while at the wheel, but only after coming over the mountains as the road leveled out. Just kidding!) We arrived at the church, went to lunch (gyros) with pastor. I love being with real people. Real people make up for the artificial ones we meet from time to time. I've noticed that real people are usually kingdom minded. They are humble and meek, and seem to prefer others. They often give unselfishly to others, and do so without any strings attached. And no matter where you go, everyone speaks highly of them, because they are "real". Anyway, as good as the gyros were, the fellowship and conversation was even better. We covered enough material to outline a music and ministry conference. Ha! I'm the lucky one, just to be here this weekend. I'm going to absorb every moment I can, and carry it with me the rest of the year.

After lunch we checked into the evangelist quarters. Wow! Talk about nice! I'm trying to keep the boys out of the welcome basket and fridge long enough to make it to dinner. We have a rehearsal at 10:00 in the morning with the worship team. We'll have the afternoon and evening free. Then it will be Super-Sunday! I know we're going to have a great time! It's almost time for dinner. I'd better get this gang ready to go...