12.29.2008

slowing down

This past month has been a really busy month for many of us. Right after Thanksgiving, I preached "Tag vs. Title." Then, I finished up Systematic Theology 1 and handed in my final. I still don't know my grade. I then got ready to preach Christmas Eve and this past weekend's message on Finishing Well. As a Venue Pastor, it's not like your other responsibilities go away when you add something else to the plate either. All of this is added on top of trying to be a good husband and good father.

I told Erica as we drove home after our 3rd service of this past weekend, "I'm emotionally and spiritually tired!" It's been a long time since I've been drained, but I'm officially there. That's why it will be so good to have a break this week. I'm hanging out with my family today and tomorrow. Then, one day in the office. Then I'll go away for 2 days with some of my closest friends. We're going to a cabin in the middle of nowhere just to hang out. It will be good to rest.