Need a Brake

OK, maybe the title should be "Need a Break." But I meant to use "brake," because I want to slow down a little. I am continuing to make adjustments after my sabbatical, adjustments that I hope will position me for long term effectiveness in the Kingdom without "burn out." I have considerably changed some of the things I do and how I do them. Most people don’t notice, and that’s fine; maybe even good. But I am finding that I am getting busier and busier (again), to where I cannot get my work done and have much time or energy for things around the house. I am not complaining; just trying to adjust. I’ve been down this road before; need to turn around now.

One area I have been wondering about for quite a while is this blog. I don’t think I am finished with it, but I do plan to take a break. How long? I don’t know. I’ll let you know when I know. Could be a short break or a long one. Time will tell.

I’ve been doing this for more than 2 years in one form or another, and I like it. I think it’s been helpful and good for the most part, but lately it has become "another thing to do." I don’t need another thing to do. I getting ready to make the biggest adjustment in my family since the birth of Ben. Lester gets married, and then Luke leaves for Lipscomb. Wow. It’s all good but pretty draining.

I am doing some work with Lipscomb this fall in connection with their Conference on Preaching; this is related to my doctoral work. I am very excited about it. I am also working toward some specific Bible studies with our food pantry folks, and this also excites me greatly. Both are fairly time and emotion-consuming projects.

Thank you to all who have made this a stimulating experience over the last couple of years.