Finalizing the packing, heading to the parent's house where our airport ride awaits.
Will be at the airport before the sun peeks out tomorrow and on our way to catch our Oasis of the Seas for our vacation home.
See you in over a week.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
2 Days
Only two more days to get through until we leave for our cruise.
Lots of small details to take care of, but no big things left on the agenda for me after I preach tomorrow night. Looking forward to having little to think of besides the sun.
Mind numbing process 60% complete.
Lots of small details to take care of, but no big things left on the agenda for me after I preach tomorrow night. Looking forward to having little to think of besides the sun.
Mind numbing process 60% complete.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Eventual Crisis
My mind is wired with a combination of analysis and strategy. I generally assume that consequences are a result from behavior, and many consequences can be seen far in advance if you look at all the behaviors you know will preceed them.
Sometimes this leads me to question decisions and actions, or at least to want to discuss them strategically and objectively to ensure we get as close to the results that we want.
I'm learning more and more than not everyone is wired this way. I see decisions get made that will lead to an eventual crisis. It isn't a present crisis, and the decisions can be easily made for the short term, but are lending towards a far more dangerous territory if not thought in advance.
It causes me mental pain when people don't even want to think about the consequences of said decisions and prefer instead to move forward with the status quo.
Sometimes it is your fault if you run into the iceberg in the distance, there are plenty of warning signs along the way.
Sometimes this leads me to question decisions and actions, or at least to want to discuss them strategically and objectively to ensure we get as close to the results that we want.
I'm learning more and more than not everyone is wired this way. I see decisions get made that will lead to an eventual crisis. It isn't a present crisis, and the decisions can be easily made for the short term, but are lending towards a far more dangerous territory if not thought in advance.
It causes me mental pain when people don't even want to think about the consequences of said decisions and prefer instead to move forward with the status quo.
Sometimes it is your fault if you run into the iceberg in the distance, there are plenty of warning signs along the way.
Monday, April 25, 2011
A Day of Rest
After the business of Easter week and weekend, today was a day of relaxing.
I got out golfing for the first time this season, and did about as expected, not great scores, but some good putts and some good shots mixed in as well. Not horrible, but not at where I was when last season ended.
Hopefully I'll get out one more time before the weekend when we leave for our cruise, which is what I'll be spending most of my time thinking about this week.
I got out golfing for the first time this season, and did about as expected, not great scores, but some good putts and some good shots mixed in as well. Not horrible, but not at where I was when last season ended.
Hopefully I'll get out one more time before the weekend when we leave for our cruise, which is what I'll be spending most of my time thinking about this week.
Friday, April 22, 2011
It's Good Friday
I get to watch people be baptized today.
I also get to help baptize some people today.
It's hard for Good Friday to feel anything but Good when you have that to look forward to this evening.
I also get to help baptize some people today.
It's hard for Good Friday to feel anything but Good when you have that to look forward to this evening.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Late Night Week
Another class of Growing U is now complete. An 8 class program has now had 3 of the 8 classes completely written and taught. Feels good to take a short break before the next one begins now.
Especially since it is Easter week, and the 8:20 I got home tonight will be the earliest I get home all week.
That's the life of a pastor I guess.
Especially since it is Easter week, and the 8:20 I got home tonight will be the earliest I get home all week.
That's the life of a pastor I guess.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
May 15th Sermon Text
The Church schedule has gotten more clear and I have now been given the text I'm supposed to preach on at the May 15th message slots.
If you have any thoughts, opinions, questions that arise as you read them, feel free to let me know.
1 Peter 1:13-21
"13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”[a]
17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. "
If you have any thoughts, opinions, questions that arise as you read them, feel free to let me know.
1 Peter 1:13-21
"13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”[a]
17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. "
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Where'd Spring Go?
Went on a retreat this weekend. It sleeted and snowed. In the middle of April.
Snow is in the forecast again.
"I've been dreaming of a white easter" just doesn't have the same ring to it. I've made it to the driving range once, but haven't golfed yet. Last year, I had at least 10 rounds in by now. I'm starting to go a little stir crazy.
Snow is in the forecast again.
"I've been dreaming of a white easter" just doesn't have the same ring to it. I've made it to the driving range once, but haven't golfed yet. Last year, I had at least 10 rounds in by now. I'm starting to go a little stir crazy.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Senior's Retreat
I'm heading out for a retreat this weekend, and excited that my planning involvement has been minimal.
With most of the "retreats" i go on, i'm behind the scenes as highly involved in the planning, but this time, I'm heading along with the youth group on a retreat designed only for the graduating seniors. I'm there to make the connections with them as they will next year be disallowed from Senior High and invited to Young Adults.
And...all I have to plan is a 15 minute devotional with a topic given to me. Most of the weekend I just get to enjoy as a participant.
Bring on the Senior Retreat.
With most of the "retreats" i go on, i'm behind the scenes as highly involved in the planning, but this time, I'm heading along with the youth group on a retreat designed only for the graduating seniors. I'm there to make the connections with them as they will next year be disallowed from Senior High and invited to Young Adults.
And...all I have to plan is a 15 minute devotional with a topic given to me. Most of the weekend I just get to enjoy as a participant.
Bring on the Senior Retreat.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Workouts Return
I didn't continue working out while Jenny was gone.
We started again recently with the weight workout, and last night were scheduled for cardio, but one of us wasn't feeling well, and since Jenny had today off, decided we'd do a morning workout (cardio) and then our normal evening/night workout (this night was weights).
Morning workouts just seem more painful. Morning cardio after not doing it for 14 days, even more so. Adding a later workout didn't make it any more fun.
At least laying down is fun now though.
We started again recently with the weight workout, and last night were scheduled for cardio, but one of us wasn't feeling well, and since Jenny had today off, decided we'd do a morning workout (cardio) and then our normal evening/night workout (this night was weights).
Morning workouts just seem more painful. Morning cardio after not doing it for 14 days, even more so. Adding a later workout didn't make it any more fun.
At least laying down is fun now though.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Preaching Dates Changed
A while ago, I had told people they could pencil in July 17th as a Sunday I might preach at Grace.
That date has changed.
I will now for sure be preaching on May 15th (as part of our 1 Peter series), and am penciled in for August 28th (where I might get to choose my own topic).
Adjust plans/ignore accordingly.
That date has changed.
I will now for sure be preaching on May 15th (as part of our 1 Peter series), and am penciled in for August 28th (where I might get to choose my own topic).
Adjust plans/ignore accordingly.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
The Roars at Augusta
A thrilling Master's today.
Felt bad for Rory Mcilroy after the triple bogey on 10, but the tournament action today was exciting from beginning to end.
A deserving champion, even though he wasn't one of the glamorous names.
Felt bad for Rory Mcilroy after the triple bogey on 10, but the tournament action today was exciting from beginning to end.
A deserving champion, even though he wasn't one of the glamorous names.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Master's Week
Bummed I have to miss a bunch of the golf tomorrow, but looking forward to watching the coverage Friday through the weekend.
This may also be serving as my fair warning to my parents. You'll likely be seeing me on Friday.
Giddy!
This may also be serving as my fair warning to my parents. You'll likely be seeing me on Friday.
Giddy!
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
The Creative Process
Sometimes the creative process is irritating, other times, the work seems enjoyable.
I spent quite a bit of time today trying to turn a 2 minute script into a 1 minute script for a video promo. After doing so, and recording the voice track a couple of times to make sure it was the right length (though we aren't planning on using my voice), we started the photo shooting part of the process.
By the end of the photo shoot, we had changed the concept slightly and roughly 45 seconds of that minute script now need to be changed/re-written to focus on a slightly different imagery now.
This time though, it's enjoyable. The day didn't feel wasted, and I'm excited to start working on the new script tomorrow.
I'll plan on posting the video once it is finished...
I spent quite a bit of time today trying to turn a 2 minute script into a 1 minute script for a video promo. After doing so, and recording the voice track a couple of times to make sure it was the right length (though we aren't planning on using my voice), we started the photo shooting part of the process.
By the end of the photo shoot, we had changed the concept slightly and roughly 45 seconds of that minute script now need to be changed/re-written to focus on a slightly different imagery now.
This time though, it's enjoyable. The day didn't feel wasted, and I'm excited to start working on the new script tomorrow.
I'll plan on posting the video once it is finished...
Monday, April 04, 2011
Surviving
Still mourning UK's loss.
Not eating healthy.
Not sleeping normal hours.
But i'm surviving. Will be nice to have Jenny home again.
Not eating healthy.
Not sleeping normal hours.
But i'm surviving. Will be nice to have Jenny home again.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Inside Time
Planned an inside day with a friend tomorrow.
Bachelor life won't be so bad, we grocery shopped for junk food today so we are set for maximum laziness starting tomorrow afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Bachelor life won't be so bad, we grocery shopped for junk food today so we are set for maximum laziness starting tomorrow afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
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