My Early Thirties (The Jesus Years)
For some reason I always had this idea that when I turned 30 years of age I would some how magically mature and start the quintessential ministry of my life. This belief came from the fact that Jesus starts his ministry at 30. I understand this is failed logic, but it always made me think at thirty I would be doing some of my most amazing ministry, The natural draw for me was to imagine myself pastoring a large church or leading a huge ministry. As of yet, that hasn't come to pass. Consequently, the last two days have been some of the most amazing and fulfilling days of ministry I have had the opportunity to be a part of. Yesterday I took a group of guys from the mission out for coffee. We just hung out and talked about life and shared where we were struggling with each other. It was an amazing time of communion with guys who don't have homes at the time, but are in every other way so much like me. Today an ...