A week from tomorrow I turn 55 and it is time to take a moment to look back on my life. If you would have told me 28 years ago when I graduated from seminary that I would be where I am in life and in ministry and be enjoying both life and ministry more than at any other time in my existence; I would have thought you to not be telling the truth.
Life for me has been an amazing journey. I have met some wonderful people along the way. I have been in situations that have been not only enjoyable but at times they have been challenging. While there are some experiences I would not want to repeat I realize those experiences, good and bad have all had an impact on my life and have played a part in who I am today.
I continue to believe life is a learning experience. I am continually excited about the things I am learning about faith and God and how those things play out in the life of the church today. It is exciting to see God doing new things continually in my life. It is also exciting to share those things in the church and see and hear the faith experiences that people have.
At 55 years of age I realize my life is most likely more than half over but God is still alive and active and doing new things. I can't wait to see what the future holds.