The Day Off

Its my day off, and its beautiful outside. This has been the most amazing week of weather that I can recall in the 2 years I've lived in North Carolina. It makes me love it here... and miss home desperately.

The ministry is off like gangbusters. Its actually kind of taken me aback, how well things are going. Last night was my first "Life group" (Men's Bible Study), and I'm really excited about how it went. Most of my experience with men's Bible studies have been adverse, involving a distinct lack of brotherhood, openness, and sincerity. I'm really hopeful that trend can be avoided with this group of men, and last night was really encouraging for me in their vulnerability and honesty. I look forward to seeing them again next week.

The rest of the week has been hectic and insanely busy. I never really appreciated the amount of time ministry would require, and I just assumed the administrative portion of it would be less substantive than it really is. (Aside: substantive... is that a word? Did I use it correctly in this sentence? I kind of like it...) I'll spare the details. I'll even spare the generalities. Its just been busy, and I'm thrilled that I can take some time for myself today.

Its amazing how versatile and flexible this is requiring me to be. I think it was summed up well when I got home one evening and examined the contents of my pocket: $0.53, a flash-drive, two carriage bolts, a pen, a 3/8" wrench, and a roll of stamps. It reminds me of MacGyver...

Okay... this one's a little better...
http://www.videosift.com/video/Dear-MacGyver-please-save-my-dog

Anyhow, I'm rambling and the weather is beautiful.

I think its time for a run.