Humility

I took this morning off so that I could go to my daughter’s Thanksgiving breakfast at preschool. It sure was nice to sleep in past my normal 5 AM alarm!
When we arrived, I noticed that some of the other dads had suits and ties on. I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror and thought maybe I could use a little tidying up. I looked like an unmade bed! My excuse for this is that I’ve spent enough time dressed up in a suit and tie and now it’s time for me to relax a bit.
But this was a special day for my daughter so I tucked in my shirt. There! I looked much more presentable.
But after I walked around and said hello to a few people, I looked down and realized my zipper was down.
So much for good impressions…

Act Vs. Action

An acquaintance of mine wrote an awesome piece about accountability.  I like it so much, I can’t think of anything to add!  If you want to read it, check out Matt Carter’s blog on rethinking accountability.

Old lessons revisited

Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. (Philippians 2:1, 2 NLT)

Some verses I grew up with. Now I’m 43 and re-relearning that I’m making it harder than it should be! May I be the man He wants me to be today, by His strength!

Storms and Sunsets

It seems like we’ve had a lot of storms lately here in Wooster, Ohio.  From the F2 tornado that tore a swath through the south side of Wooster a few months ago (including a direct hit on my Brother-in-law’s house… they’re all okay, thank God!) to the nasty thunderstorms we’ve been having every week or so…

But every storm does pass, and what comes after can be just fabulous!

If you’re going through a storm, just remember the hope we have that it won’t last forever!

Worship at the Naz