Out of all that has happened in an around us this summer, one of the most exciting and life altering things has been getting to know the people of the Emmaus Road network of organic Churches.
It has been a huge encouragement to get to know all of them but it has been especially great to actually join with some of them to form a new "organic church" in the Boulder Co. area. Sarah and I are looking forward to seeing the Kingdom of God expressed in this new work as we learn to love one another as Jesus loves us.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
2009 Half Way Over
It's crazy to realize that 2009 is already more than half way over! I have been horrible this year at blogging or doing anything even somewhat resembling keeping a journal or being alone with my own thoughts.
It's funny, through the middle and end of last year my goal was to simplify my life and slow down to where I could start to enjoy things once again... it was a good goal but I have yet to really make it happen.
I am still going too fast, I am still fighting up hill all the time and I continue to bring on more stuff than I can really handle well. It seems that I have a fundamental need pile on more.
The thought of slowing down seems great but when I am slow I tend to only think about what other goals I could try to accomplish with my new found time and energy!
It's funny, through the middle and end of last year my goal was to simplify my life and slow down to where I could start to enjoy things once again... it was a good goal but I have yet to really make it happen.
I am still going too fast, I am still fighting up hill all the time and I continue to bring on more stuff than I can really handle well. It seems that I have a fundamental need pile on more.
The thought of slowing down seems great but when I am slow I tend to only think about what other goals I could try to accomplish with my new found time and energy!
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Tyranny Of The Urgent
These days my life seems like it is flying by faster than ever before and I feel like I am missing most of it. I realized last night that I am in the cycle that is commonly referred to as the tyranny of the urgent (a great book btw: "Tyranny Of The Urgent").
I spend so much time and energy just getting done what has to get done right now that I don't plan for what I am going to do next or sit down and prioritize what needs to be done.
I end up just going through my days like a robot simply responding to the needs and "things to do" that are presented to me with no thought of thier long term value in my life.
I need to take control back once again. For the first time in a long while I have so much to do and so many people that are looking to me for leadership that I am not sure how I can get it all done in a manageable and responsible fashion.
Time management - "To Do" management - Priorities - Short and long term goals - These are all things that I need to re-evaluate in this chapter of my life so that I know why I am living and breathing and where I am headed.
I spend so much time and energy just getting done what has to get done right now that I don't plan for what I am going to do next or sit down and prioritize what needs to be done.
I end up just going through my days like a robot simply responding to the needs and "things to do" that are presented to me with no thought of thier long term value in my life.
I need to take control back once again. For the first time in a long while I have so much to do and so many people that are looking to me for leadership that I am not sure how I can get it all done in a manageable and responsible fashion.
Time management - "To Do" management - Priorities - Short and long term goals - These are all things that I need to re-evaluate in this chapter of my life so that I know why I am living and breathing and where I am headed.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
1st Day of 2009
The first day of 2009 - I am compelled to write even though I don't really have anything to say. I guess I will write about hopes and dreams...
In 2009 I am looking forward to a great year of spiritual, emotional and relational growth. I am looking forward to continuing to crawl out of the giant debt hole that I live in. I am looking forward to getting my family into a house. I am looking forward to meeting new and interesting people. I am looking forward to expanding my experiences and living life to the fullest.
In 2009 I am looking forward to a great year of spiritual, emotional and relational growth. I am looking forward to continuing to crawl out of the giant debt hole that I live in. I am looking forward to getting my family into a house. I am looking forward to meeting new and interesting people. I am looking forward to expanding my experiences and living life to the fullest.
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