Today I asked a friend of mine what he bought his groomsmen when he got married. I'm collecting some final gift ideas so I can properly honor my guys. He said, "I don't remember, but I'm sure it was something practical, not like a pocket knife or anything." About ten minutes later I asked another friend what the best gift was that he'd received as a groomsmen in a wedding. His response: A pocket knife:)
That led to a lengthy discussion about whether or not real men carry knives, but it didn't provide me with much help for my quest.
Great friends worth honoring have been filling my thoughts this week. So here's a second thought as I continue to reflect out loud.
God has blessed me with incredible mentors and friends.
The list of men who have impacted my life continues to grow. It includes two youth pastors who believed in me as an acne-faced teenager. It includes three church planters who passed their passion on to me. It includes childhood friends from Adrian, high school basketball teammates, Bible College friends, roommates, and all of my Church of the King entourage! The list even includes some new relationships such as my two classmates who gave me their best marriage advice tonight over dinner. On Monday night I got a call from a life-long friend who now serves as a youth pastor in Kansas City. He blessed me for about the one-thousandth time in the course of our friendship.
Life and ministry have moved some of my closest friends all over the world. Even though I won't see all of them next week, I'm thinking of them, and thankful for them.
My journey through singleness has included some lonely moments. But I've never been alone. Not even close.
I've had the honor of walking with more than a few good men.
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