After many months well maybe more like years at this point I have resisting the trend of blogging. Today I finally decided to stop making excuses and jump on board. I always used the excuse that I really do not enjoy writing, but as I get older maybe wiser, I really feel that I need to start taking the time to put my thoughts down somewhere. It may also be interesting to get some feedback on these thoughts and ramblings.
I am a Pastor of Family Ministries so much of what I write about here will revolve around my thoughts about trying to do my best at this type of ministry. Although some of what I write about will involve my thoughts on being a follower of Jesus, I will try to keep some variety to keep it interesting. I also like to read, fish, play games, and be around friends and family, so I will also try to write about some of those things as well. So some day I may just write about the joys of fishing with my dad and my son, because there is nothing more exciting then to see values enjoyed by these three generations together. Please be patient with me because my thoughts on Christianity will probably also find its way into those blogs as well. Because, seeing my life outside of the context of the Christian faith would be a little like being a chocolate chip cookie without the chocolate chips. You know how when you eat these great cookies you always end up with bits of stray chocolate on your fingers and face. I really see how Jesus gets into all parts of my life the same way.
The name of this Blog is "Try'n to Keep up". As I thought about my life and what it means to be a Christian leader I know this idea of following Jesus is key. But, also really know in my own life this is a day to day experience. If I am not diligent in following much of the time I am really just trying to keep up. It is like getting distracted looking at the sugar cereal your parents won't let you by and by the time you look away you find that your parents have moved on to the next row. As a parent and a leader in a church I am constantly wading through lots of distractions that life throws at me. You know the kind every one face, Marriage conflicts, Child issues, relationship issues, and "job" frustrations like people with "real jobs" face, etc... I love being in ministry but just like anything we love to do, we can get caught up in routine and miss the parts we enjoy.
So, as I live out my Christian faith I find that I need to spend a lot of time getting my bearing checking my map, the Bible. It is learning thinking through God's word to find out where I really am and where I am going, that I realize that many times I am not following but really just try'n to keep up. And Most of all as I struggle to understand what it means to leave a Legacy for my kids and help other do the same I hope to do more than just try'n to keep up. If you find anything here worth reading, I just pray that you enjoy try'n to keep up, too.
