I had to intervene in a situation with a preschooler today, right at the time I had to give the children’s sermon. The 1st-3rd graders were waiting for me when I ran back upstairs. I felt very distracted which probably contributed to the kids not being attentive. Usually I am able to get their attention but not today! I also felt very distracted by a girl sitting in the front asking many questions, some not so relevant. It got me off course in my sermon. I’m glad I didn’t record myself!
Year: 2019
I haven’t gotten back to reading one book a month since Perspectives. I just finished one, I’ll count this for July.
I got this book from one of the Perspectives speakers who is on staff at Barnabas International to care for those in cross-cultural ministries. After reading this book, I am convinced of the need…
Read more of “Tender Care by Reagon Wilson and David Kronbach”
Mike and I went swimming after dinner.
I think this is the first time we’ve ever done that, just the 2 of us. After 20+ years living here we finally make use of the pool. Unfortunately we are motivated not by fun but for health reasons. It’s good exercise.
I would much rather sit and read.
My MIL complained of back pains, so we took her to PT. A week later –
Me: Are you doing the exercises you learned from the PT?
MIL: No, it doesn’t work.
Me: It’s not going to work in a week, it’s not a cure. You have to do them consistently to strengthen your back.
Overheard: “He’s really immature.”
Response: “Everyone is immature.”
It is true that everyone is immature in one degree or another.
Thinking back to 5 years ago, I was really immature in certain areas. Even to last year, I can think of ways where I’m more mature today.
When you’re young, the best thing about Disneyland are the rides.
At my age, the best thing about Disneyland is spending time with the people you go with.
And some of the rides.
I enjoyed almost 14 hours at Disneyland with my 2 daughters and SIL. We walked (clocked in over 24,000 steps!), talked, took…
I went into the pool today, for exercise, by myself.
I hardly ever do that, but I was inspired by the 5 kids who came yesterday with their parents and had so much fun swimming. I realized what a gift it is that I have a pool, and I should use it. I needed to wash my hair anyway, I might as well get some exercise and get my hair wet.
PT said I looked somber at the deacon’s meeting this morning. I was alert, but perhaps I felt a bit like a cloudy day. Not tired, but not bright. How do you describe that kind of mood?
Another fun gathering in our backyard with Awana core team. While we had fun chatting, there were no…
I usually choose fun over responsibility. Today I chose responsibility. Now I am slightly regretting.
I don’t usually regret choosing the fun option. I don’t want to miss out on something that will never come this way again. However, the fun today could come again, so I chose to stay home to support my husband to get ready for guests. I still have regrets.
There was more personal sharing at staff meeting than usual. I appreciated hearing what God has been showing the staff. We all agree that church has become too busy. Where is the heart of worship and praise of God? Are people more excited about doing things “for God” more than enjoying God? Is there depth of spiritual life? Are we concern for personal holiness? Do people come to meet God or to meet people?