Thursday, August 25, 2011

Thank You and Still Blogging

As the time for my departure from Grace soon arrives, I wanted to take a moment to publicly give thanks.  Although the days have not always been easy, there is so much in life to give thanks for daily that one would be remiss to not see and express gratitude.

First, a great big thank you to our Heavenly Father.  He was (and is) faithful on the days full of laughter and smiles and He was (and is) faithful on the days when my faith was weak.  I could not imagine doing life without a personal relationship with Almighty God through the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Secondly, a great big thank you to the team I got to serve with day in and day out.  You will not soon be forgotten and as the apostle Paul wrote "I give thanks upon my every remembrance of you."  I will miss you and give thanks for the many lessons we learned together and the many lessons you taught me.

Thirdly, a great big thank you to the Grace Church family.  It is not always easy to shepherd a flock and it is not always possible to be in agreement at all times with everyone.  Yet, the privilege of getting to serve the Lord Jesus as a shepherd to His people is something I will never take for granted and will always give thanks for.  So thank you Grace Church for letting me be one of your pastor's.

Finally, a great big thank you to my wife and children.  The life of being a pastor's wife and PK is not always an easy one.  What we as shepherds do day in and day out follows us always and this impacts a family.  Please know that I would not have made it all these years as a pastor without the love and support of a loving, encouraging and gracious life partner.  You are a blessing to me family!

Also, many from Grace have asked if I will keep on blogging and the answer is yes.  I am still "En Route" in this life and until the Lord calls me home I will seek to express myself through thoughts on this blog.  So many thanks for reading and may many of you continue to be encouraged through reading my thoughts on life as a Christ follower!

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