I remember when I was a kid I was watching "batman" and the news broke in an reported that Elvis Presley had died. The king of Rock n Roll, died.
This afternoon I was coming home listening to our local sports radio talk show. The news flash broke in that Michael Jackson died. The King of Pop, died.
I know that there was a ton of controversey that surrounded his life, but we agree that he was the first singer to break out of the box since the Beatles.
I know most of his songs. I have a ton of great memories with most of them. I will miss him and how he contributed to our culture.
Im curious, what is your favorite Michael Jackson or Jackson 5 song?
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
TIRED
A decade. Ten years. Blood, sweat, tears.
In case you haven't guessed it several of my previous posts I indicate that I battle a bunch. No, I'm not feeling sorry or self pity. I am THE most blessed man on earth. I have a loving strong willed wife. And we have two awesome boys.
However, I'm in a major crossroads and almost a catch 22.
I have some very important decisions to make, and to be honest I am terrified.
For those that love me and read this blog, thanks for your prayers. For those who read this blog and grin inside about the struggle in life that I'm facing, well.... I'm praying for you.
I know of some pastors that read these posts. I have a question for you. Why is it that I am staring at some of the biggest debt ever in my life (home and church) and read all the books on finance, listen to the podcasts, follow the advice of Dave Ramsey, read the Bible, Tithe, give, work two jobs, cut down on spending, wife is an RN, my oldest son works, I pastor (and have given back 95% of my salary, still paying on Bible college loans, getting ready to send my oldest son to college in a year, I give, love, invest in people, try to be a learner and leader, cry, weep, pray, fast, ..... and still feel like I'm spinning my wheels?
Why?
Ten years, I'm tired.
Tired of hurting people (even though I don't mean to)
Tired of giving it all to "the ministry" and my left overs to my family.
Tired. Ha! I was told to take a sabbatical. "Sabbath" means rest. Well, when you can't really retreat because you have to continue to work a secular job, that is not a sabbaticle. What's up with that?
I don't know. I know I used to say "to get to it, you gotta get through it". Well, this last three years of my life has been a LONG "through".
Yes, I have learned a lot. But I'm ready for this class to be over. I'm ready to use some of these lessons that God has taught me.
Its been a decade to earn this degree :)
Know what I mean?
Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel
In case you haven't guessed it several of my previous posts I indicate that I battle a bunch. No, I'm not feeling sorry or self pity. I am THE most blessed man on earth. I have a loving strong willed wife. And we have two awesome boys.
However, I'm in a major crossroads and almost a catch 22.
I have some very important decisions to make, and to be honest I am terrified.
For those that love me and read this blog, thanks for your prayers. For those who read this blog and grin inside about the struggle in life that I'm facing, well.... I'm praying for you.
I know of some pastors that read these posts. I have a question for you. Why is it that I am staring at some of the biggest debt ever in my life (home and church) and read all the books on finance, listen to the podcasts, follow the advice of Dave Ramsey, read the Bible, Tithe, give, work two jobs, cut down on spending, wife is an RN, my oldest son works, I pastor (and have given back 95% of my salary, still paying on Bible college loans, getting ready to send my oldest son to college in a year, I give, love, invest in people, try to be a learner and leader, cry, weep, pray, fast, ..... and still feel like I'm spinning my wheels?
Why?
Ten years, I'm tired.
Tired of hurting people (even though I don't mean to)
Tired of giving it all to "the ministry" and my left overs to my family.
Tired. Ha! I was told to take a sabbatical. "Sabbath" means rest. Well, when you can't really retreat because you have to continue to work a secular job, that is not a sabbaticle. What's up with that?
I don't know. I know I used to say "to get to it, you gotta get through it". Well, this last three years of my life has been a LONG "through".
Yes, I have learned a lot. But I'm ready for this class to be over. I'm ready to use some of these lessons that God has taught me.
Its been a decade to earn this degree :)
Know what I mean?
Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel
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