Life's Good and then it Get's Better
I hate to say this in a doom laden and generally quite sad world, but I really enjoy life. (I know it's not very trendy to say that in your blog - but hey!). I've got some true friends, I'm part of a great church, I have a fantastic family and I sense that the future's one of great potential and fresh opportunities.
Don't get me wrong I'm not satisfied and I want to allow the Spirit of Jesus to continue shaping my life, my attitudes and actions. I want to know more of his power and his presence.
However last week was great. The 24 hour forum thursday through Friday was as good as I could have hoped. John Chapman talked about a deep, spacious, broad, vibrant church, that was shaped by the people. He shared wisdom from the Celtic and Benedictine traditions, he spoke sense that was theologically thought through and practically grounded. He is someone who I respect hugely 'cos he lives what he says.
The food was great, the company was fun, the pub was cheap and my brain was enlarged and my spirit edified - it rocked.
Then on Saturday I walked along a beach in Dorset with Sue (more about why another time), and as the waves crashed and the ocean stretched as far as you could see, I knew that I was just paddling and there's so much more...but it's good.
I hate to say this in a doom laden and generally quite sad world, but I really enjoy life. (I know it's not very trendy to say that in your blog - but hey!). I've got some true friends, I'm part of a great church, I have a fantastic family and I sense that the future's one of great potential and fresh opportunities.
Don't get me wrong I'm not satisfied and I want to allow the Spirit of Jesus to continue shaping my life, my attitudes and actions. I want to know more of his power and his presence.
However last week was great. The 24 hour forum thursday through Friday was as good as I could have hoped. John Chapman talked about a deep, spacious, broad, vibrant church, that was shaped by the people. He shared wisdom from the Celtic and Benedictine traditions, he spoke sense that was theologically thought through and practically grounded. He is someone who I respect hugely 'cos he lives what he says.
The food was great, the company was fun, the pub was cheap and my brain was enlarged and my spirit edified - it rocked.
Then on Saturday I walked along a beach in Dorset with Sue (more about why another time), and as the waves crashed and the ocean stretched as far as you could see, I knew that I was just paddling and there's so much more...but it's good.
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