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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Maybe couch potatoes are smart!
Today, I am struck by how everything seems to have worked out. After all of the online applications, the networking, the house hunting in Overland Park, the house hunting in Blue Springs, the pastoral interview, the résumé to Honeywell… We … Continue reading
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Talk about the weather
When I lived in Southern California, I must tell you that I thought that people who talked about the weather were really lame. I mean, come on… Don’t you have ANYTHING more interesting to talk about? Now that I live … Continue reading
Boo-hoo
I received the call from the church. As you can probably deduce from the post title, they didn’t choose me. They said that it was a treat to meet me, that my gifts were obvious and that I had much … Continue reading
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It fits pretty good!
This morning, my wife and attended a meeting with the pastors in the KC area. We were invited by the man who recommended me to the church that is considering me for the position of interim pastor. I must tell … Continue reading
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A faithful man who can find?
I lost roughly 30 lbs. this year. The typical response is “That’s great!” Actually, losing the weight was pretty easy. For most of the first half of the year, I lived alone and had to cook for myself. That coupled … Continue reading
Seasonal change disorder
I woke up this morning feeling the effects of this newly discovered malady. Yesterday, I mentioned a convergence. This morning, I realized what it is… The season is about to change in my life… Since I have been in KC, … Continue reading
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Two steps forward
This last month is going to be interesting! The convergence has already started. I went out to lunch with one of the elders. I thought that he wanted to give me a second interview. Two hours later, I concluded that … Continue reading
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The first exit polls look good
The early returns look like the interview went well last night. One of the men asked for my professional résumé. He is going to forward it to a friend who works at the local Honeywell facility. Actually, before I went … Continue reading
Round 1 is complete
Ray’s big KC adventure continued tonight. I was interviewed by four men for the position of interim pastor. I told them that I was just grateful for the opportunity. Initially, the position is just teaching on Sunday. It will eventually grow into … Continue reading
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Six more months
We signed a new lease this morning. We will be staying in this apartment for at least another six months. I will be commuting to Blue Springs when the new year rolls around. I just hope gas stays as low … Continue reading