Nate’s taking over tonight! I love the little ones, but they
wipe me out. Enjoy!
Anne was out of town helping look after our two nieces this
weekend while their parents were away, so I was left to fend for myself this
weekend. Saturday was a great day for me, filled with the perfect combination
of relaxation and productivity. I got to play 18 holes of golf on Saturday,
likely for the last time this year, finished preparing our lawn for winter, did
a few loads of laundry, and my University of Michigan Wolverines won a thriller
in overtime.
Being a bit of an introvert, however, I was not particularly
looking forward to attending church this morning without my wife. Since we’ve
been married, I’ve not had to go to church alone, and I was a little unsure of
myself. As my alarm went off at 7:00, I was tempted with the thought of sleeping
in and skipping my 8:15 meeting with other Pledge (high school ministry) adult
leaders and the 9:30 service in favor of listening to a John Piper sermon
online. I’m grateful the Holy Spirit didn’t let that happen.
The message was challenging, I enjoyed great fellowship
afterward, and I was blessed by seeing the entire crew of “workers” we are
sending into the field (Matt. 9:35-38) to get Valley Southview, our first
satellite campus, up and running. God is doing exciting things at Valley Church,
and I’m thankful for those big (church plants) and small (encouragement of
friends).
Also topping my thankful list this weekend:
- One last breath of summer and playing golf with a great friend yesterday
- Devin Gardner
- The view of our leafless front yard out the picture window in the living room
- Having my wife back at home
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