daily life as life goes on . . .

A friend of mine has asked what next steps would be for people on the discipleship path.  Not that you can use a cookie-cutter approach.  But are their general directions, perhaps ways of testing the current state and projecting forward towards the next step?

The thought intrigued me most of the afternoon.  The first question is one of perceiving what a person knows – or more rightly what is known that can help in taking a next step. 

As I pondered this I asked myself whether there is a foundational basis.  Emerging church literature implies that a relational basis is the one to start with, not some sense of propositional statements or foundations. 

I struggle with excluding foundations – I believe that the Scriptures are the basis for faith and practice.  So I do have a foundation.  The question in approaching a next step in the discipleship path is where to focus in regards to the myriad nuggets of wisdom found in the Scriptures.  And perhaps that is where relationship flourishes – for a mentor or spiritual director or counselor can help to point towards those nuggets that will lead to the next step.

Well, that was the beginning of my thinking.  Hopefully over this next while I can expand some of my thoughts and see where they end.  So, somewhere in the midst of my daily blog meanderings I hope you will join me in some philosophical thoughts every once in a while!

These past few days were spent in a small town called Birch Hills, just outside of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.  This is the home of our daughter, Allison, and her family.

Lasts night was a long walk with the grandkids.  Both kept going – not stopping once!  That amazes me, that small feet that swing back and forth two or three times more than me, can keep going.  They tire a bit, but as the home stretch was approaching – they began to chatter and walk, and walk and chatter, and smile and step thing up.  That’s just plain fun.

As well, we visited the field of dreams.  My son-in-law owns, technically, a small acreage.  He and his father have all sorts of parts and pieces and full cars – some worth thousands of dollars.  They all just need a bit of work.  But when that will get done is all part of the dream.  I loved wandering the yard and seeing the dream.  At the same time, I sense the disappointment of not having enough time to complete all that they would like.  Perhaps in a few years??  By then, these antiques (I can hardly believe a 1970’s car is antique) will truly be fossils.  And perhaps invaluable!

Good times had by all.  Back by 5:00 for a meeting and back into life!

What fun!  I brought home a stool that needed a slight repair.  Two small pieces of shaped wood had broken on the underside of the stool’s seat.

All I needed to do was duplicate them.

Which requires the right tools.  A table saw, drill, screwdrivers and hex keys.  Some were stored in our basement.  Others needed to be fit with the right part.  Instead of a jig that would have taken a few minutes took an hour or more, I free lanced! 

In the end, the stool is sturdy.  The parts are in place.  And I’m happy.

A little woodworking makes the day go round!!

We jumped channels tonight.  Montreal lost in overtime.  And now, into the second period Vancouver can’t see it’s way past five goals scored by the opposition. 

Not sure what kind of fever that brings on?  Maybe something to do with being ill and unable to move at rocket speed?