I am going to officially be ordained and installed as a pastor at our church. It’s been quite a journey this decade. Honestly, in 2000/2001, I was mostly interested in having a good career in sales so I could retire at 55 and spend money for the rest of my life. It’s so much different now.
When I became interested in theology and church history in late 2001, I never knew what kind of path I was taking. In seminary (2003), I didn’t see myself as one of “those guys” who would be in ministry. Something changed (2004/5) and for that I am grateful.
I see this Sunday as a new chapter for Jennifer and me. On one hand, the seminary days, though I finished in 2007, are coming to a close. On the other hand, something new and exciting begins. For this, we are going to be surrounded by old friends, new friends and lots of family. That will surely be special.
I do have one regret, though. My great-grandma, who passed away in 1996, always believed I would be a minister. When I went to college, I majored in business. I do wish she could see me today. I think she would be extremely pleased and would probably make a joke about how her prayers were answered.
Indelible Grace is entering the Christmas music scene. This is a good advancement. I only hope that lead sheets begin to appear on the RUF Hymnal website for my band’s consumption.
You can purchase the new songs via the web. I will paste the email below.
Christmas Music from Indelible Grace artists
Your King Has Come is a Christmas CD featuring traditional and new Christmas hymns, and includes performances by Matthew Smith, Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken, Andrew Osenga, and other Indelible Grace favorites. Preview five full songs (of the ten) in their entirety by clicking here.
You can purchase the CD for $13.99, or take advantage of two money-saving combos for $16.99 each, by clicking here.
John McCain wants to take your social security and health care for himself hoping you’ll all die penniless!
Barack Obama is going to send tanks into your cities if you don’t vote for him!
McCain voted to end your life!
Obama will make you live in a work camp!
And now the local commercials are heating up and we are subjected to so many half-truths, nuances, and parsings that I am truly ready for the end of this political season. It’s been going on since November, 2004 and was old by 2006. Let’s hope the words “outsider,” “change,” and “hope” will be retired from political campaigns for a decade or two.
And let it be known that I’ll keep my hope in Jesus because I know the politicians will find a way to screw something up. Silly original sin.
