There’s a general sense among all the people I’ve talked to recently that 2012 is going to be a good year. There’s a tangible feeling of optimism and anticipation for this year. And that applies to myself as well: as I alluded to yesterday, I’m stoked to be able to focus on the one thing …
Here we are. Two days into 2012. The beginning of a new year. That time when everybody’s making decisions, choices, and resolutions that may last 365 days … or not. I’ve never been one for resolutions. They always seem so nebulous to me–but maybe that’s just the kind I’ve made. I met someone yesterday who …
What a year! In the last twelve months at The District Church, I’ve: preached the first seven sermons of my life; continued to lead worship regularly; and led a small group that, over the course of three semesters, involved almost 50 people, and saw three new small groups start out of it this fall. But perhaps more gratifying is what’s happened …
Sampras, Agassi, Chang, Courier. HSBC Tennis Cup @ the Verizon Center. So. Much. Fun. Getting to see my childhood heroes in action, joking around, having fun. And getting to be so close to the action! Stellar. Chang and Agassi are, and probably always will be, my favorite players.
In August, I shared about beginning the ordination process (“Adventures in Becoming a Pastor”). Well, in the six weeks since then, we’ve had an ordination council meeting, at which I was unanimously approved; and the church’s leadership also came out in strong support of my ordination. So with that: I’m so pleased to be able …