This past week I spend puttering around the office and at home. It was really a nice change of pace for me. Here are some of the things I accomplished this week. I drank lots of coffee If you would like to go for coffee I would love to hang out!!!! I spent lots of money We are going to do some renovating so let the spending begin. I did lots of thinking I mean intentional thinking - like about the church and the future of the church. And yes, I did jot my thinking thoughts down because I am at an age where I forget way too much. It was during my thinking time that I began the process of planning for my future at McDougal Chapel. Now here is the thing about planning for the future. A person needs to be totally honest in order to effectively move towards a new goal or vision. Let me give you an example. This spring, I would like to take part in a 5 km run in Red Deer. This is an intentional goal that I have. Now here is the challenge. If I am not fully honest about my current sit
It is Monday morning and I am one week into my revised schedule at McDougal Chapel. In front of me is a week of hanging around the office and in our community. I look forward to being around my friends for this week. (If you want to go for coffee, message me please) Behind me was a week of fun and reflection. I spent some time trudging through snow with snowshoes strapped to my feet. It was fun. It was a workout. It was good for my brain. Here were some of my thoughts as I did my wandering. I wonder if bigfoot exists? There is so much space for him to hid and be elusive. I wonder if he was watching me as I trekked through the bush? How did I ever get so lucky to live in this amazing province and country? Only by God's grace for sure. There is no other reason. Who puts wooden steps in the middle of a wilderness hike? Don't they realize I cannot do those while wearing snowshoes? The path I am on is well marked, why isn't my path in life as well marked? That last t