I have just recently upgraded my blog to the fantastic Standard Theme (affiliate). As much as I’m super excited to be using it, there will be a bit of construction dust around these parts while I upgrade and get the design the way I want. I also finally have some official branding and design elements that my good friend Mike made for me and I’m super excited to finally have an official “look”. Thanks for your patience and once the dust settles I’ll be getting into the swing of regular content again. Thanks for your support in the meantime!
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Sacrifice Makes You Tired
I’m tired lately. I’m tired of waiting. I’m tired of God telling me to “be patient.” I’m tired of dreaming big dreams but not having the time or means to execute them. And I’m just plain tired physically and mentally.
And I’m wondering if it’s okay. I’m sacrificing sleep in order to both keep my house in order and do a second “job” that doesn’t pay me anything but provide the fuel for what I’m passionate about. I’m sacrificing my dreams and passions in order to provide for my family so that I don’t sacrifice our security.
It’s hard to balance life when certain sacrifices lead you to security but decreased involvement in what you’re truly passionate about and when other sacrifices lead you to a lack of sleep and rest but increased involvement in your dreams and passions.
Is this a life of worship? I don’t know. I just know that I’m doing my best to honor God in my 8-hour workday, taking care of my wife and daughter, AND in attempting to work as a passionate volunteer for the church. I’m trying to follow the command to “whatever you do, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ” from Colossians 3. But I’m tired. And it’s hard lately. Maybe I’m missing something.
Question: How do you balance a full-time job, family life, and what you’re REALLY passionate about? Click here to leave a comment.
This post is part of the How to be an Offering series written every Wednesday. To participate, write a post about how you or someone you know is being a living sacrifice. Link back to this post within your post and leave a comment letting everyone know. Also, if you’re on Twitter, use the hashtag #livingsacrifice.
Who Are You?
It’s a very tricky thing to write to people that you know are reading but you’re not sure who they are, what they do, or what they dream about. Today I’d like to know about you!
Would you leave one word or one sentence about who you are? Even if it’s who you are just for today I would love to know!
I’ll start: I am…ready for the weekend. Click to here to let me know who you are!
Tuesday is….
What in the world is Tuesday anyway? If Monday’s the beginning of the week, Wednesday’s the middle of the week, Thursday’s the day before Friday, Friday’s the beginning of the weekend, Saturday is amazing, and Sunday is a day of rest – then what in the world is Tuesday?
Deep thoughts on a day that gets shortchanged.
What does your Tuesday hold for you? How will you capture it and redeem it for God’s glory? Share!
Are Their Eyes Shining? (Everyone Loves Classical Music)
Sometimes all it takes is a little teaching and a lot of passion to help someone understand and embrace something. Enjoy Benjamin Zander in this fantastic TED talk video on music, passion, leadership, and more. It’s twenty minutes but well-worth the time spent. (RSS readers, if you can’t see the video, click here to visit the site and watch.)
Also be sure to visit worship leader and songwriter Brian Wahl’s website to read his thoughts on how this translates to leading worship within the congregation. I believe he made some fantastic parallels.
Question: Is there anything in your leadership or love of music that “flipped the switch” or “made it click” for you? Click here to leave a comment.
