A week ago tonight we returned from our time in Europe... just in time for summer! This week has been beautiful and feels just like summer should have felt. A bit overdue, but I'll take it whenever!
All is quiet here in Grand Haven :). It's amazing the difference after Labor Day. Hardly anyone is on the pier and the Farmer's Market Wednesday morning was so easy to walk through. All the tourists and vacationers went on their merry way, giving the community back to the locals. I actually did a run-walk-run on the boardwalk and pier the other day. My joints weathered well for the almost 3 mile jaunt. Maybe I'll try to take up running... eh, jogging again.
I read this in my yahoo health news this week about foods that will surprise you with high sugar additives. Whoops, that French Vanilla creamer tub I like in my morning coffee may have to go! The average American's intake of sugar additives (like in pop) per day is 22.2 teaspoons!! Check it out for 11 foods that will sneak up on you with sugar content.
Tomorrow Dennis and I are off again. What we thought was going to be a long-term (2-4 months) interim pastor position at Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church has now dwindled down to only two weekends. While we were in Europe the church voted and called a new senior pastor who will begin October 1, the primary goal in this whole process. So we'll be spending weekend to weekend in NY as Dennis steps in to serve in the preaching capacity, catching a few churches/pastors in NY and PA to raise partnerships as well. We'll follow that up with a visit to my folks and family in PA since we're that close (6 hrs is closer than MI) and probably catch Clint and Jamie in Princeton (just a couple hours from my parents) for a few days before heading back to MI.
Oh, and we joined Spring Lake Wesleyan this past Sunday in celebrating 50 years of ministry!
Remember the The Three Big Questions book? I'm getting ready to write a new rallying cry for myself in finishing out 2009. I'll make work of that tomorrow on the drive to Buffalo. I want to be intentional about growing deeper in my faith, more so, drawing closer to God. I'm not a daily person, but a seasonal person, so I'm thinking through what that will look like for me. I'm drawn to God by reading His Word, journaling, prayer, reading books that stimulate me spiritually (ones that make me think), good teaching... this all plays into my contemplative and intellectual pathways. I want it to be fun, not rigid. Variety will keep it fresh. God is definitely not boring. I'll update you on this as it comes together.
Well, as I said... very random thoughts :). Have a great weekend!!
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I always enjoy your random thoughts, Gwen, thanks for sharing. Jon and I did our rallying cry a few weeks ago and it has really helped us focus our energy. We miss you guys!
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