Well, I survived yesterday, and I honestly appreciate the scolding that a few of you gave me. Yes, life is good, even when you start the day with a long list.
But, what is the use of this blog if I can't complain every now and then? It is hard to write some days, when I can't write about what is on my mind because there is a bit of a struggle in it somewhere, and I am afraid that the blog readers will wish better of my brain.
Man that was a long sentence. The point of it is this: is it ok, for me to be transparent in this blog, and if I do, can you readers live with it?
Back to yesterday. Adding insult to injury, I was in the middle of a meeting with a young ministerial student and we got an emergency phone call. It was my daughter. She is on the side of 291 with a flat tire. So, put on the Dad hat. Cancel appointments and go help daughter with flat tire.
I spent the next two hours with that daughter. She is awesome and we had a great time. Oh yes, and we got her tire fixed.
I am sure that the other appointments will be caught up. No problem. It was a good day. A wonderful day. And here we go again today, if God gives us the breath of life.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
6 comments:
continue to be transparent! Sometimes venting can be therapeutic. In any case mostly we identify with you in the things you think about, rejoice in, and struggle with...
Blogs are meant to be exactly what you've made yours. You're laying it all out there and I, for one, enjoy it all. I like knowing you're just like us. I also enjoy the spiritual thoughts that you share with us and book titles and funny stories and photos. A lot of us don't get the chance to hang out with you and we only see you briefly on Sunday. So this is how we get to know the "real Jeff".
I like it. ; )
And believe it or not, I really try to limit my comments. I read your blog every day without fail. And I can honestly say that I would, if I allowed myself to, comment on each one. I have to literally talk myself out of it. Obviously, I'm not a very good listener. ; )
If you can't be yourself here, then where can you be? You are truly one of the best men I know, not just a great pastor. You're also human, who has feelings just like everyone else. Your blog is how I start my morning at work and I never am disappointed with the fact that 'feel' the days of your life just like me. I believe that's one of the reasons you are the good man that you are. I truly appreciate the time and effort you make to post something every day.
Tonia
One of the really great things about this blog is that you ARE transparent. This is such a large church (and that is great) that it is very difficult for each of us to have a personal relationship with you. Through the blog we know more of the man than the sermons on Sunday! Keep it up!
Remember why you started this blog? You felt that since the church was growing and you don't get to visit with all of us often, it was a way to keep us "in touch" with you. I am grateful and blessed by your human nature and we all feel closer to you when we can relate to what's going on "in your world". Thanks for the opportunity to know you and be blessed by your wisdom and the messages from Him through you!
I am relatively new to this church and the only complaint I have with your blog is when I start my day at 6:30 and you haven't posted yet. Just kidding, keep up the great work. You are a great leader and inspiration.
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