Failing on a few counts

" I am the voice of the one crying out in the wilderness,

Make straight the way of the Lord."

John the Baptiser quoting Isaiah

I have been poked, prodded, and questioned multiple times on the theme of where my blog posts have been. And, for that I apologize. As a way to make it up, I will be posting the sermons that I have preached so far on internship so that you can also give me some feedback (if you'd like). I am feeling a bit of a failure lately when it comes to reevaluating my goals for internship. I haven't dedicated myself to them fully (mainly because some of them fall outside of the "what I can do at the office" realm of behaviour).

Internship is going well, despite the lack of personal goal control. I will be posting pictures of Grace and my office space soon. I've taken some lovely Christmas ones. I am busy.

I think it is fairly common knowledge that the Advent and Christmas season is a busy one for the church at large. I know that I knew it. Knowing, however, hasn't really prepared me for the reality. I have always been an active participant in volunteerism at the Church this time of year. And for the first time, I am actively participating on the "other side" - the staff and clergy side. All of the thinking, brainstorming, planning, discussions, rehearsals, potlucks and special dinners, etc.! There are so many ways to fill one's time with work. My challenge has been to make time for a meditation and reflection throughout Advent that centres me and brings me to the root of faith within myself. I am happy that I have taken the time to do that. I would encourage everyone to do something similar in future years. It's a nice break from all the hurriedness and heightened emotions that seem to come on just as strongly at this time of year.

The New year is not showing any signs of slowing. There is an amazing amount of activity here at Grace. We're already rehearsing for dinner theatre, and shortly the Dinner & a Study will begin as well. I have a large number of people signed up for my Bible Study. Looking forward to it! Soon it will be Easter! I will try my best to post well before that -- maybe even multiple times.

Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!