A Year In Review

What a year. Wait, didn't I say that last year? I sure did and let me tell you, it's been another one.

When I started to think about writing this, I was going to try to come up with some unifying theme for it all. You know, like there was some grand lesson to be learned, some overarching idea that I had come to know. Well really, there wasn't. So why try to force it?

So here you are. A few thoughts and notes from year.

1. I said this in a cheeky Facebook post but I think I've really come to believe it - life isn't about good times and bad times, it's really just about different seasons, which aren't "good" or "bad" - just different. And necessary. This year has had a few: In a relationship and single; bathroom and no bathroom; no money and even less money! I can honestly say that through all of it, I think I've learned a lot about just trying to roll with the punches. Pray a lot more and let God guide me through it.

2. I've gone from just being a Thursday night leader at First Glance to a more involved role. I help lead the Young Adults program on Monday's and have tried my hand at writing a couple of grants (not money back yet, so yeah, click here). I'm getting to know a few of the students and seem like there is some headway being made, albeit baby steps. I think I've learned more from them than them from me!

I've tried to shoehorn my way into being an employee at First Glance, and thankfully, it hasn't worked out. Even if I never get a job there, I don't care. First Glance combines my two loves in life, God and Kenmore, so I'm in it to win it.

3. I've learned that there is so much more to learn. Wandering from church to church made me think like I'd seen it all. How foolish. Also, I've met some guys that have really challenged my thoughts on life, church, Jesus, and a host of other things. Yeah, just a lot more to learn.

Really, I still feel like I'm in transition. Nothing feels permanent. Everything is temporary and can change at any minute. Part of me stresses about it and another part loves it. I don't want to be comfortable but maybe just comfortable with the idea of not being comfortable. Chew on that for a while.

What will 2011 bring? Tune in a year from now. . .

Rev.