Well, it was just over a year ago that I took the plunge and started this blog. That year has gone by quickly and much has happened within fundamentalism, my own ministry, and in my personal life.
I’ve have touched on a few of the things that have happened within fundamentalism with my blog articles and linked to other blogs for yet more stuff.
My own ministry as a pastor I have not spoken of here since that is not the purpose of this blog. I serve as pastor of an independent, fundamental Baptist church in the great Pacific Northwest. I have ministered here just over three years and have been in the Pac NW since 1998. Having moved here from the southeast part of our country some thought I was going to a different country. In many respects it’s almost as if I had considering the striking contrasts between the southeast and northwest.
On the personal side, again it is not the nature of this blog to elaborate on that aspect of my life. Suffice it say, that some milestones have come this year. My oldest child graduated from college, oh so hard to believe! I crossed the great divide! I am now a quinquagenarian (a fifty year old) again, so hard to believe…until I see that gray/white headed man in the mirror! As a result of these milestones, I have been a little more reflective in my thinking as I realize that in all probability the majority of my life on this earth is behind instead of possibly in front of me. This has been at times a bit disturbing to ponder but it is the reality that is before me. What seemed important 10, 20, 30 years ago now looks so irrelevant and the ministry of impacting lives for Christ is so much more brought to the forefront.
I am looking forward to another year of blogging. I have several articles “on the back burner” simmering, waiting for the proper time to finish and then post them. I trust that some of you lurkers, and you regulars, out there will put your fingers to the keyboard and post your thoughts and interact.
Thanks to all who have interacted and stopped by this past year.
