Sometimes when I write "and beyond" I hear it in Buzz Lightyear's voice. Feel free to do the same.
This past week Megan, the kids, and I road-tripped to Lincoln, Nebraska to spend some time with her family - four generations on the maternal side of her family. The first night together was curious and entertaining.
One of the things I appreciate about my current season of life, is I keep increasing how much I read. Something about the time after college and after grad school, my reading for pleasure dropped off. Which sequentially impacted my reading for work as well. However, something has shifted for me, and I keep increasing my reading - fiction books, nonfiction books, historical documents, and more. And, the more I read, the less I'm able to differentiate between reading for pleasure and reading for work. It all feeds me.
Read MoreThis morning as I drove to the church building, the DJ on the radio was talking about the summer heat. All week we are expected to experience temperatures in the mid-90s. The DJ also mentioned hearing rumor of part of Highway 36 buckling in the heat. While my Google search has not confirmed or dismissed the claim, I did find a variety of articles about other roads and highways around the Denver area buckling due to the heat this summer.
Read MoreI am keenly aware today that Sunday's worship services and introductions may go more smoothly if I invest some time with headphones and a cup of hot coffee finishing my sermon. At the same time, my mind keeps wandering to the fact that we only get to make one first impression. Before the chaos of the weekend, I want to personally invite you to Sunday morning's 'first impression.'
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