Catching Up

It's been longer than i've wanted since getting back on the blog. Yet, joyfully, here i am. Had a great time this past weekend, being treated to a "pastoral appreciation" sunday by being chaufeurred to an undisclosed location for a Hawaiian party. it was great! a busy weekend! Skate night sat night for our kids.

just a brief comment about the "willow mistake." I think people are making this bigger than it reallly is. What organization, even the church, doesn't have to make course corrections? some who appear to dislike megachurches for whatever reason seem to make this an opportunity to pile on, if there is anything to pile on!

had a fun time teaching this past weekend in a class where we looked at crucibles. identified some good books to consider when reflecting on the heated moments of life. here's the list i presented:

• Geeks & Geezers: How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders. Warren Bennis and Robert J. Thomas
• The Way of Transition: Embracing Life's Most Difficult Moments. William Bridges
• Reaching for the Invisible God. Philip Yancey
• The Dark Night of the Soul: A Psychiatrist Explores the Connection Between Darkness and Spiritual Growth. Gerald May

what can the "heroe's story" contribute to the crucibles? this is something worth considering another time. needless to say, examining the texts of life, culture, and scripture must all come into play if i am to continue as a lifelong learner.