Shrinkdom

Here's some recent learnings from $125.00 weekly appointments in the hood:

1. I come from a dysfunctional family, therefore I have dysfunction. What's yours?
2. I need to get in touch with my inner child.
3. We're all onions! I think that's a layer issue rather than a stink issue.
4. I sometimes experience crisis that hits pain from a certain layer and I react from that layer.
5. I need more self-affirmation..."I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and doggonit, people like me!"

Back in the Saddle Again

I started a new, temporary ministry position yesterday. I've been hired by Sharonville U.M.C. to help coach staff, get the church connected with their community and help them better understand what it means to be a purpose-driven church. The primary staff I will be working with are the youth pastor and the contemporary worship leader. I will also spend time with their outreach and evangelim leaders. The church formed a partnership back in June with a struggling church in Norwood so I will also help coach the lay pastor in leadership there.

I have my first appointment wth a shrink on Thursday. Pray for Dr. Joe. I think he's going to need it. Have you heard my story? My baggage is an odd mix of vibrant paisleys and plaid.

We have absolutely no idea where we'll be in July. What an opportunity to trust God!

Quick...Build the Ark!

#1 Exercise Backslider

I made it to the Y today to begin what I hope will be a 6-month journey to health and self-proclaimed studmuffedness. Say that a few more times. It's got fun ring to it. I felt like a C&E churchgoer today as I walked into the Y with all of the other exercise backsliders who hadn't been in a while. It was fun to people watch and look at all the new workout clothes and the thick makeup to boot. I only fell off my treadmill once. If I try to watch any the of the TVs that are not in front of me I fall off, so you can imagine how people watching works out.

I think the Y should put out a sign that says, "Come home for the New Year...Backsliders!"