The Discipline of Blogging!

OK! I’ll admit it. I stink at blogging. I understand its benefits and I know this is something I need to incorporate into my disciplines, but I’m just not there yet. It’s a little like exercising. There are great benefits to working out at the gym. Yet, to make this a discipline requires a commitment that is often difficult to ascribe too in our busy, demanding world. So, with this blog, I aspire to do better – at least weekly.

I started this year off vision casting for Friendship. A vision is a glimpse at a preferred future. A God–vision is a revelation from God’s Spirit to do greater things for the kingdom. For the past five months I have been going through a discernment process that has resulted in an expanded vision for Friendship. Basically I’ve come to believe that I am to give my life for this generation – those who are presently here – and the next generation – those who are yet to come. And, I have a special affinity for those in their 20’s and 30’s. So, God’s vision for Friendship is to step up for the greater spiritual dimensions of welcoming people into the faith, helping them become disciples of Christ, and together experiencing the joy of serving God’s people.

In last Sunday’s sermon I outlined a plan for God’s greater vision to be accomplished here. Now, a plan is just that – a plan – it can be revised, ignored or accepted as is. I realize that we are still in a discernment season so I ask for your prayers and encouragement as we seek to make disciples for Jesus Christ.

Until next time, I am,

Calvin