Monthly Archives: June 2006

There is a saying that first you must be before you do.  And so I have spent time in my life figuring out big questions.  Philosophizing.  Who am I?  Why am I here?  What has God got in store for me?

But, somedays I just answer the question, “How are you?” with the phrase, “I’m alive and well.”  Those days I don’t spend philosophizing — I just am!  And I just do.  And when 18 hours are done and I fall asleep, I sleep!

Well, today was a doing day.  As I prepare for the next few days activities, I’m moving from one opportunity to the next.  I’m neither discouraged or elated.  I just am!

And God is there.  And I am there.  And that is enough.

Some days are just that way!

Take a look!!

NO, it’s not snow in June.  Fuzzy poplar seeds not so popular with those with allergies!!

At 6:30 this evening, Lloyd Orthner passed away.  Funeral arrangements are pending.

Yesterday in church the announcement was made.  I have moved from “interim senior pastor” to “senior pastor”.  We are no longer here temporarily  — this means a “longer term”.  The announcement pointed out that I’m not the “senior” pastor just because I have white hair!

At the same time, we are flying by the seat of our pants.  We are in waiting mode as Lloyd Orthner, one of our congregation, continues to deteriorate from cancer. 

We pray.  We visit.  But the hardest thing to do is plan!  Which brings to mind that scripture  “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” (Matt 6:34)