August 26, 2013

  • Two and a half years

    It's been that long since I last wrote on Xanga.
    Grief runs very deep and affects us in unpredictable ways.
    You think you are over it, but not so.

    Aug 23rd was the 30th anniversary of our arrival in Japan. That made me think: half of my life has been spent in a church in Japan and another Arkansas. That is a huge investment.
    I have a secular job, aside from pastoring a small country church, with almost 7 years there.
    Has that been worth it? Have I made a difference?

    All I can say for certain is that I have worked in the field where the LORD has placed me.
    All I can say is that I am glad I don't have to, or get to, judge those things.
    All I can say is that I have been faithful to the task put before me.

    The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. (Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV)

    I recently got to perform the wedding for a young couple in our church. What a delight that was!
    The crying flower girl, the joyful parents, the full house of family and friends!
    The sweet reminder that this year will be 42 years together for us.
    "I love you" still comes naturally and joyfully to our lips.
    "I love you" overwhelms me and brings genuine delight to my heart.

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