It's been a whirlwind lately. Annie got a job last week (that feels like a month ago), I finished reading "Through a Screen Darkly," I decided to go on my church's trip to Cuba in July, new life is stirring with our college/career group, and my pride has been rolled through the mud. Annie's Job - This is a huge deal, not just because we'll be financially secure for the next year and a half while I finish school, but because it's a job that most entry level dietitians would not be able to land. This is a testament to how hard she's worked. "Through the Screen Darkly" - this book was awesome. I've never finished a book in only 5 days, but it was worth it. I am challenged to look at art and film differently. I am challenged on a spiritual level to look for Truth in everything. Not just look at a movie for what it is saying, but HOW it's saying it. Are you ready to join my film discussion group? Cuba - For a week in July, I'll be in Cuba spending time with Cubans. More will follow. College/Career - In sept/oct, West Valley Presbyterian Church will be coming to Emmaus/Lower Mac, PA. The college and career group is an extension of that church and Cornerstone Presbyterian in Center Valley, PA. There's a lot more info coming on this front, but it is exciting to see this thing off the ground and heading in a new direction. Pride - What can I say? I think pretty highly of myself. I think my ideas are better, my thoughts are more profound, and people should pay attention to me. That couldn't be farther from the truth. Not that I think I have nothing to offer, that's not the case at all. My personal paradox is leading with strength yet remaining humble and teachable. Other - Annie and I got a very gracious request last night. It's quite fitting I am processing through things that I am. All I can rest in is that "It's not mine." Side Note - If we're following the marriage analogy in church (Christ = groom, Church = bride) and legally I am married to my wife (Alex = groom, Annie = bride), then the easy jump in logic is that Church leadership = groom, and Church members = bride. If I as the groom do not follow up with my bride on a consistent basis, making sure she's taken care of and loved and honored, what makes me think I can enact my "rights as a leader" on her? Sure, the bride has a responsibility to follow the groom despite his lack of commitment and/or ability to lead, but "divorce" from Christ, "divorce" from my wife is NOT the same as "divorce" from the church. Anyway, let's just stop kidding ourselves that we have rights over each other if we aren't willing to do the hard stuff first. Cake + Eating it too. That really isn't directed at anyone, so rest assured, if you're feeling convicted or like I'm taking a swing, please re-read my "pride" section. be well. ab.
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