Sanders

I'm taking a spiritual leadership class at church (2nd time around), and we are studying a great book written by J. Oswald Sanders. Sanders has a great way of packing a truckload of wisdom into a small number of words. He also wastes no words in an attempt to be politically correct. Here's my favorite example:

The young man of leadership caliber will work while others waste time, study while others snooze, pray while others daydream. Slothful habits are overcome, whether in thought, deed, or dress. The emerging leader eats right, stands tall, and prepares himself to wage spiritual warfare. He will without reluctance undertake the unpleasant task that others avoid or the hidden duty that others evade because it wins no public applause. As the Spirit fills his life, he learns not to shrink from difficult situations or retreat from hard-edged people. He will kindly and courageously administer rebuke when that is called for, or he will exercise the necessary discipline when the interests of the Lord’s work demand it. He will not procrastinate, but will prefer to dispatch with the hardest tasks first.

Spirtual Leadership, Chapter 8, by J. Oswald Sanders

Mom & Dad's 50th

Last night we went out to the Portland City Grill for a belated celebration of Mom & Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary. The restaurant is on the 30th floor of the US Bank tower, the view of Portland is amazing. Happy 50th Mom and Dad!






















(yes, that flash reflection in the 3rd picture bothers me as much as it bothers you. I started to fiddle with it to remove the bright spot, but lost patience.... On a rainy afternoon someday I may try again)

I'm back

Over two years without a blog post? Are you kidding me? Yes, I sortof fell asleep at the switch regarding keeping my blog up to date. I was recently inspired by a podcast on blogging, and decided to get this going again. In case you are wondering, yes, we did see the Daytona 500 race a couple of years ago, it was a great time. We will do it again someday. So much has happened in the last couple of years. I will try to post some 'catch up' entries with a few pictures.