February. The second month of the year. I’m not too terribly late in making another post. The fact of the matter is, sometimes I feel guilty working on my personal site because I have so much other stuff that needs to be done. Videos need editing, other people’s Web site’s need to be updated, collegians need to be ministered to, taxes need to be done, Sunday School lessons need to be prepared, there’s housework, yard work, etc, etc. … everyone needs a piece. I like, and sometimes even love, most of it (except for the taxes part; I won’t even start on my opinions about the government). So, the part that gets neglected is far too often the creative part, the part that doesn’t usually make you money or even offer some sort of instant, tangible payback. I’m always trying to balance that though, to know when to be a little bit selfish and just do something because it’s fun and/or gives personal satisfaction.
I’ve been praying and sorting things out. I’ve been convicted. I’ve been shown mercy and grace and I’ve been put in situations where I’ve had to demonstrate that same mercy and grace given to me. I’ve been flying by the seat of my pants. I keep thinking that I know how long I’m going to be working in collegiate ministry and then finding out that I don’t really know. When people ask these days, I just shrug my shoulders. The uncertainty is stressful and exciting. There’s hope and possibility in not knowing what’s to come. But then it also makes you want to throw up from time to time.
I’m looking to March. This month has been a time of planning (as best as I can) and being led by my convictions. I’m working on a little project/experiment for next month that you’ll be able to participate if you wish. Stay tuned and thanks for visiting.
And just for the heck of it, here’s a picture of me cheesin’ with a giant Reese’s cup.
