DISQUS

You sure that is not my drill?

Some hotels will keep your luggage for you behind the front desk after you check out. I have done it. Perhaps you can too. Of course you have to trust the staff.

DJ,

I too struggle with such things. I don't think my choices are as many as your own. Please take it that my comments were only meant to encourage. I'm not sure it is a bad thing to process the decisions with much consternation. I do so. A lot of people tell me to simply lighten up and count my blessings. Well, I don't think I'm wired that way. I don't think it is simply a matter of not worrying either. So, long story short, I tell you a lot of what I'm like so that you can count your self as blessed, not as bad off as myself. ;-)

Terry

The only speech at a graduation cerimony was the one for my oldest daughter. The speaker, Drix Neihmann, said, "Where passion meets ability there you have calling." I'm sure that is not going to go far in helping you since your abilities and passions are so diverse. It would like your career path is not a normal one, but where is the Bible verse that tells us that a career path should look a certain way. I think Paul's career path would not be considered a normal one either.

Thanks for sharing the post. By the way, I really liked the word count and estimated time to read the post. That is really cool. I think such a feature could help some other blogs. Once the writer understood the amount of time that is being asked, they might reconsider how lengthy a post they would write.

I bought this book at Hearts and Minds Bookstore in Dallastown, PA on January 2. I just found it in the pastoral leadership section of the store. It looked good so I bought it. I have only read the first chapter but I'm thinking if the rest of it is like this first installment then it is a great book. I will write a review when I'm done.

DJ,

Ever since I met you I sort of wondered what your story was in this regard. Thanks for sharing. I think your calling is perhaps as diverse as your desire to do diverse things. Be encouraged. By the way, I have met people who were stuck in the pastorate. I think there are a lot of people in the ministry and manage it like a dead end job, like having to be a manager at McDonalds. What a shame! I'm glad you did not stick it out just because of expectations from others. On the other hand, I'm sort of in my job right now (30% of the reason) because of the expectations of others. I've heard that most people stay in the job they are in because of skill sets they possess don't allow them to move. God has blessed you with some diverse skills.

You make me want to drive to NJ just to get a White Castle.