Morning Musings

Super Bowl
My how I wanted the Cardinals, specifically Warner, to win that game. Not that I have any bad feelings towards Pittsburgh; in fact, their organization is quite the model. It was just the cinderella story and Warner's Christian witness that compelled me so.

I was able to see the entire fourth quarter after church--for me it doesn't get any better than that. A spirit-filled Sunday night service followed by the last part of a very exciting game.

Continuing Education
By God's grace I was able to push aside my various excuses, prejudices, and time-related fears and began a Master of Arts program last week. Thanks to Dr. Hector Ortiz for his tremendous work in securing such a program with Gordon-Conwell; to Dr. Don Knoblich, who made this first class a wonderful experience; and to Diane for encouraging me to enroll. I remember what a dear friend, Wendell Lowe, said to me years ago regarding education: John, don't neglect your family in your educational pursuits, so what if it takes a little longer to finish. I am on the slow track, but have purposed in my heart to both finish the race while enjoying the run.

Time Flies
How sad that it was been over a month since my last post...its not like I haven't been sitting in the chair. Truthfully January was a challenging and emotional month of ministry. Times to sit and muse were very few, but as always His grace was sufficent.