I do not have (certain) gifts of administration. My daughter Charie,however, can control and organize in 15 minutes what would take me 3 hours (I don't believe I'm exxagerating). Many will say to me that thay don't know how, or are amazed by, or envious of what I do. I'll accept that, but will they (you) accept this: I don't know how, am amazed by, envious of; Someone who can work on a paper or project for an hour and stay on task. Someone who has an internal sense of organization who doesn't have to write down every last thing because it can stay in their mind. Someone who can walk into a room and know what to do next. Someone who can keep their desk neat, their car clean. I may have what's considered a talent, but upon analysis might best be described as imbalance.

The past days have been emotionally occupied with the finalizing of my resignation as Worship Arts Director of the Chestertown Church of the Nazarene. What a roller coaster (since the departure of Jonathan Mills last October)! A portion of my letter (nothing confidential here) will suffice:
" As I have worn many emotions and
feelings/opinions "on my sleeve", you all know how difficult this decision has
been for me. Honestly though, for the past couple of months I have been under
a personal conviction that God has other plans for me now. Stepping out in
faith can be difficult when there are many things about the status quo that
you don't want to give up or lose. Working here, in God's church in
Chestertown has been an amazing privilege, and a big part of me doesn't want
it to end. It, however, is no longer possible to juggle responsibilities here
against my career. I do not feel a release (necessarily) from the calling
outlined in my job description, I do , however, believe that I have fulfilled
God's purposes for me here, now."
Having a sense of calling, and of a higher power and purpose is indeed a blessing.

Speaking of David Sparks (see last entry), yesterday we recorded the first 4 spots for the "irregular chaplain" on the radio show. I think they're terrific! We will likely alternate this spot with other guest appearances. Don't expect David to show up every week, but I suspect that whenever he shows up will be just at the right time. Look for David's debut on the 4/6 show. Little encouragements can take us a long way if we'll let them.