i don't know how many times i've started this post this week and just wasn't able to keep my mind engaged long enough to finish it. it's been a roller-coaster week. almost like we crammed a month into the span of 6 days. i feel older. and a little tired. but i also sense that God has impressed on my heart a simple lesson:
love God. love people.
that's what pastor kurt taught me. he was my pastor, my teammate, my friend, and my brother, and he went home to be with the LORD unexpectedly on monday morning. it set in motion a host of crazy emotions and events this week that have been life-shaping. just thinking about the lives that his life touched...wow! even in passing from death to life he was touching others' lives! words can't express what he meant to our church family, and what he meant to people personally because he just genuinely cared about them.
probably the most important lesson i've ever learned about ministry: it's about loving God and loving people.
i'll never forget that lesson, buddy! thank you! can't wait to see you again!
praise God for the hope and peace and joy and grace and healing and comfort (etc., etc.) that we have in HIM!! my heart is full. i sing with joy to the LORD! and i'm anticipating His work in and through this experience.
thank you, GOD!
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YOU had all the stress and i'm the one who biffed... ;)
i love you. we lost our friend, but we're learning lessons and growing closer together. thanks, kurt
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