what i like about steve taylor

i think it was in 2001, may have been 2002, i don't remember things like this, but anyway- i'll go ahead & continue the story.

i remember seeing steve @ church for the first time. my first thought was, "cool, we got ourselves a hippie". that's kinda funny, because if you know steve, he definitely has a "hippie" flavor to him. i think it was about the 2nd sun. when steve came up for prayer after the sermon. in praying w/ steve, i noticed some things that stood out about him. here's a little funny side note: during my first prayer w/ steve, i asked the Lord to please comfort, dave". i called him by the wrong name on our very first prayer. this is funny & i'm sure some of you may be able to relate to the embarrassment of something like this.

steve & i quickly became friends. we've strengthened our relationship through doing small groups together & praying for each other. i remember, like it was yesterday, when steve & his family showed up to our small group for the first time. i was so very happy. i may have used some pressure tactics leading up to it though- in a "nice" way of course. ;>)

there are a lot of memories that we have shared from small groups to men's camp. we've always been put directly in each other's path & there's something special about that.

steve,

here are some things that i like/appreciate about you (please forgive me if i forget anything- you know how absent-minded i can be/am):

• you are extremely social & love to interact w/ all kinds of people
• you have a HUGE heart for the less fortunate & those needing some sort of recovery
• you dream a lot about how the world/community can be changed through meeting needs
• you are a great student & set the example- awesome grades
• you have awesome diligence & endurance in finishing your college- it will pay off in many ways
• you are always concerned for people & how they are doing
• you love Jesus w/ your whole being- & people can tell this right away
• you have a heart for men's ministries & are always thinking of what men need (that almost sounds funny, but oh well, it's true) :>0
• you are an "include-er" & see that people aren't left out
• & etc.....

those are the things that are most prevalent when i think of you. keep trucking w/ your school & congrats on another successful semester.

love ya,

jay