Koinonia in Connexion: Tired but Good...

Welcome

Greetings and welcome to Koinonia in Connexion. Perhaps I should first explain my title. Koinonia is a Greek word which means fellowship or communion and connexion is a term used by John Wesley to describe the covenant relationship between the people called Methodists. This relationship is one which is based upon a shared understanding and commitment to Christ as well as to each other.

Therefore, my purpose is to share with you my understanding and thoughts about what that relationship means today, and what it means to be the Body of Christ in fellowship and connection to God, the church and to each other. It will be my desire to share my life with you, both the good and the bad, as well as my unique perspective as a Seminary student and Pastor of two small churches in Rural Indiana. Come with me as we join together in conversation.

"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Luke 10:27

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tired but Good...

As I sit here in my dorm room contemplating the day, I have truly begun to understand how blessed I am. I have a wonderful and healthy family, I have just about completed four of the most difficult and rewarding years of my life, I have been approved for Commissioning by the Board of Ordained Ministry, I just returned from a life changing trip to El Salvador, I am finally beginning to make sense of Michel Foucault, I only have one more paper to get done before class tomorrow and I have more than enough time to do that, graduation is in 53 days (not that I’m counting) and next week is a break week. (Well a break from school, but one of the busiest church weeks of the year) I have 5 services to prepare for next week, so that will take most of my time. So as I relax this evening, it just feels good to be doing what God has called me to do, even though I know that I do tend to complain once in awhile:)

Blessings