Trip To The Georgia Tech Football Game
Brock(my 17-year-old) and I went to see the Georgia Tech vs. Maryland football game today. It was an exciting game between two finely coached teams, and I am happy to say that the Yellow Jackets prevailed.
He is turning out to be a fine young man. He's a good student, making plans now for college and later the military. He chooses good friends, stays away from trouble, and in his own way is rather serious about spiritual matters. And, also being a teenager, I often find him rather difficult to communicate with. He is very private. So, periodically, I try to take such excursions with him. And it is amazing how he opens up when we get together like this. He talks, and we laugh, and it ends up being such a good time. And today was like that.
Here's some more pictures of the day, with brief comments:
Packed stadium, with the Atlanta skyline in the background. People do crazy things in support of their football teams, and Tech fans are no exception.
Here's some action on the field. The Maryland Terrapins are coached by the former Offensive Coordinator of Georgia Tech, and they always put a good product on the field. I watched them run a kickoff back for a touchdown, and make several big plays. It looked like they were going to win. But, Reggie Ball- the Tech quarterback, proved himself to be an exceptional athlete. He was the difference with his rifle arm and slick running. I'd give him the game ball!
I do not know if you can see the tiny church spire, rising up between these two skyscrapers. I noticed, and continued to think about it's significance. Obviously the buildings are bigger, representing the amazing accomplishments of man. But, in my estimation, the "church" (God's family, not a building) will still be triumphant long after these buildings are but dust. And, the picture is also a reminder of the great task of the church in our culture. So much seems so big and intimidating, and the task indeed is huge, but the church absolutely must make an impact upon our day and time.
So, I spent some great time with my son, and my team won. It was a good day.
