Monday, February 16, 2009

Mistakes: Learning the Hard Way...

Everyone makes mistakes...  

Some of us make more than others. 

Just take a minute and think about some of the mistakes you have made over the years.   And then think about how many of those mistakes taught you something.  

We all learning in different ways, but one sure fire way to learn is through personal experience.  And when we make a mistake, we have first hand knowledge and understanding of what happens when we throw an aerosol can into a burn barrel or try to stop the lawn mower by removing the spark plug cover.  For some of us we have to learn the hard way before we will believe someone else or a warning label is true.  

Do you have one you would like to share.  Comment or email me with your stories.  For sure I hope you will join me during the weeks of lent, as I examine some of the mistakes I and other disciples have made trying to follow Jesus.  With the hope that we all can learn from their mistakes and find encouragement along this journey towards perfection.


Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Crazy couple of weeks...

Wow what a few crazy weeks.  I was wanting to start blogging again and then life goes nuts.

Here is what has happened along the journey in bullet points:

  • Worship retreat and got iced in.
  • Went to Anti-racism training
  • NOW I am an Anti-Racist
  • My Daughter got another ear infection
So I am posting today for the first time.  YEAH.

If anyone is interested Ash Wednesday is Feb 25 and the six weeks following you will find me blogging again.  I did this last year.  Instead of giving something up for lent I am encouraging individuals to take something up.  My spiritual discipline for lent is to blog 5 out of the 7 days.  This year I will be reflecting on and sharing ideas from my sermon Series "Mistakes:  Learning  The Hard Way."

Watch for more information and graphics in the coming weeks.  Hope you will join me for this special season of preparation and reflection.

Rodney
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