Ahhh, the Ministry!

I've done it! I've written a real book! I've written a lot of curriculum over the years, but this is my first real hold-it-in-your-hands book! It has a real shiney cover, a real spine with my name on it, and 319 real pages of my words. I have spent time over the years griping about what hasn't gone my way as a writer. Like so many of you, I have a tendency to look at what is not, what has not happened for me, or what I do not have. It is so easy to forget what is, what has happened for me, and what I do have.

I am reminded of a woman who recently gave our church a giftbag full of dimes. The card said, "To some this gift is not much, but it represents 10 cents from every dollar that God has given me." She is not a wealthy person by any stretch, but from that day on I have seen her as the richest woman I know. Her gift came to mind as I write this. Today I offer what I do have to offer to God and You. It may not seem like much to some people, but it is what I have. . . words, my words. I want you to have them. Read them, but more importantly read what is behind them. . . a person. . . me.