We had a great time on vacation. Lots of sitting, playing, resting, and reflecting. God is good and has blessed me so much. It was good to spend time with the family and just be together.
My birthday was on Sunday. I turned 34. I'm in my mid thirties and it seems weird and it is causing me to think about a lot of things. I used to see guys who were in their 30's as being old. Now, they seem a lot younger. I guess that will keep happening as I get older. Funny how your perspective changes. I'm not as young as I used to be - Profound, I know.
My church called me on Sunday morning and sang "Happy Birthday" to me over the phone. That put a big smile on my face! Thank you guys!
On another note, Steve McCoy and Joe Thorn are blogging together at Subtext: The Gospel in the Suburban Context. They have some interesting insight. I've been looking for thoughts on this issue for some time and have found few. Thanks, guys!
Enjoy 34, Alan. I remember it. 12 years ago. That was when I didn't hurt somewhere every morning when I got up, and my muscles would know to be sore the day after I did something really stupid, rather than waiting two days and then laying me out. :-)
I am grateful for you as a young committed pastor in our denomination. I've bragged about you to my pastor here in Auburn, Al Jackson.
Posted by: A S "Scotte" Hodel | July 16, 2008 at 08:04 PM