Well, I need to get started on the book-a-thon 2011. Three books a month for me is a lot. I remember sitting in a seminar with Thomas Oden (writer of my favorite systematic theology) when he mentioned one of the best perks of the pastoral life–time to read. Quite honestly he is likely right. I have more time than many to read; but I need to use it.
So I thought I’d share with you (all eleven of you) about the books I’ve read, am reading, or hope to read.
I know, I know. Everyone sets resolutions. Even fewer seem to keep them. Lose weight, run more, be a better husband/wife/parent. And then January 15th hits and we wonder what on earth happened. Well, I don’t know. This blog entry (by Thomas Nelson Publishers CEO, Mike Hyatt) shows you how to make your goals stick.
I’m not sure the best way to make your goals stick. Everyone is different. But I know how I’m going to attack them to at least add an element to them that will help me persevere.
You may not believe it, but I have the physique of a professional football player. Just ask my wife. But when you ask her, be sure she thinks that you asked, “Hey, is Hans made like a marshmallow.” But had I used my mad football skills to get me through college I likely would have been able to participate in a bowl game, in which I would receive lots of cool goodies.
Check out this link of gifts given to players in bowl games. Some of the highlights include. . .
Anyone who works knows what life in between Christmas and New Year’s is like. You sit in your office wondering if any co-workers will show up. Luckily, there are signs of life at the Chapel this Tuesday afternoon. I am usually one who lets time get away from him far too often, ending my day wondering what I’ve accomplished (if anything). But there are some things I’m learning that are helping me to stay active during this time.
This morning I got the pleasure of preaching to the crowds at the 9:00 and 10:45 services at the Chapel on the Campus. I don’t know what it is about the services but I usually preach two incredibly different sermons on the same subject (and the better sermon isn’t necessarily the second one). Today’s subject was suffering and our text was Romans 8:18-25. The world is full of suffering and injustice, and one need not look far before it rears its ugly head.
So what did we learn about suffering? A few comments to fill in the sermon a bit. . .
