Contemplation

This summer proves to be a busy one with Mandy's wedding upcoming. Cathy and I are so thankful for Andy and his love for our daughter. We received word from Jonathan that he won a scholarship and was recognized at school. Way to go Jonathan! Timothy prepares for his upcoming graduation from High School and is praying and thinking of what's ahead. I reflect upon my life; of goals accomplished and those yet to achieve; of personal and pastoral victories as well as myriad defeats and let downs. I thank God for His abundant grace and goodness. I'm thankful to be in ministry and in partnership with others who are impacting the world with the Gospel of Christ. But most of all, I am thankful for a good and loving wife, my friend and partner and for the children God has blessed our union with. I am proud of their accomplishments and of the men and woman they have become in Christ. Of all the things I've accomplished, being a faithful husband and loving father heads the list. A pastor's family can make or break his ministry. As a matter of fact, Paul makes it clear that the family can be a reason to disqualify a man from serving. I've made plenty of mistakes as husband and father. I've had to seek forgiveness and offer apology more than once. I'm by no means perfect. But I'm grateful and thankful for the family I'm blessed with and will strive to continue to be a loving and faithful husband, father and pastor.