This Preacher's Life

I feel like a Bible Dictionary. Probably...more like the Cliff's Notes version, but a source for Bible facts and data none the less. But that is not what I am supposed to be doing. I am supposed to teach, no, scratch that, I'm supposed to show people how to live. My teaching should be an overflow of my heart, and my time with God.

I feel like an 'Ambulance Chaser'- No offence any friend I might have who is an AC. My flock - like most - think my highest calling is to know who is sick, who is in what hospital, and to be there before anyone else. I love my church family, and want to be there when they are hurting, but I can't seem to make it happen. My pastoral care should be the overflow of my heart, and my time with God.

I feel like a CEO. I really struggle with being the Administrator of a religious organization. Instead, I want to be a part of a living organism. A Body. The Body. All I can say about this is, I may not be the best, but I could be a whole lot worse. Anyway - my administration should be from the overflow of my heart, and my time with God.

So...if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go spend some time with God.

aj

Choir Rehearsal

Just got through practicing for the Christmas Musical. I really enjoy singing in the choir. I always have. When I was a kid at the First UMC Church in Lamont, Oklahoma I would sing with the adult choir. Me, Gilly (He was the preacher), Glenn Webster, and Rod Reese made up the men's section. Diana Reese, Syble Webster, Cynthia Waddell, and Ada (The preacher's wife)...and some other made up the ladies section. Those are some awesome memories. There was an old guy named Merle Hardwick too. He used to call me...never mind...I would never hear the end of it if I told you. He sang too. I know I'm forgetting some people, but we practiced every Sunday Morning at about 9:00. I was usually a few minutes late, and a little under pitch, but I loved it...

Anyway. I just got out of Choir practice, and I am so thankful I get to sing for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

aj