Getting Started

So...you're probably wondering "what in the world is a "F.O.D. Walker?!" Well, it is a military thing. We have F.O.D. walks in the Air Force which is an acronym that stands for Foreign Objects and Debris. In the Army, we called them "police calls." It is a wonderful exercise where everyone gathers as a large group at a specific location to pick up trash and debris. We do this to not only keeps our base clean, but to prevent our aircraft from being damaged. To better explain, I have posted a picture of a "F.O.D. Walk"that was at six in the morning here at Andrews Air Force Base on Monday, May 21, 2007. The annual Joint Service Open House (air show) concluded on 20 May, and we gathered at the air field (with plastic garbage sacks) to pick up all the debris the wind carried off onto the flight line. Butcher paper, cups, candy wrappers, sucker sticks...you name it, the wind blew a good deal of it away from the garbage cans and out towards the runway. If this debris had not been picked up it could have gotten into one of our multi-million dollar aircraft engines and cause damage or failure to the sensitive components. That is why we do the F.O.D. walks...to get rid of things that are dangerous and could pose serious threats or problems to the aircraft. That is why I call this blog "The F.O.D. Walker." I want to make my walk in life pleasing and acceptable to God my Father. To do that, I must walk in a way that keeps the filth, garbage and sin of this world out of my heart and mind so that I do not bring shame, discredit, or defeat into my life, ministry, and witness. It isn't easy and I fail miserably at times, but I praise God for His redeeming plan for my life (and yours) through His Son Jesus Christ. Are you ready to go on a F.O.D. Walk with me? I pray that you will check back regulary for updated posts and words of encouragement. It is my plan (beyond this first posting) to write reflective thoughts and short devotional-styled blogs that can offer you peace, affirmation, and encouragement.