I was scolded this weekend by a friend that said blogging was supposed to be a regular thing and since my last post was in February, I wasn't really blogging. I'd like to thank Al for his honesty and I have committed to more regular and interesting posts.
At the event Al and I were both at this weekend, we had a great time...but I again encountered some very bizarre things. I love observing people and their behavior and it's always funny what kind of things I come away with from Christian events. I got to work with with some of the best people in our District over the weekend. Diane and I look forward to the Fine Arts festival every year and working with the District youth staff and the other pastors we work with for the event. Al, Darryl, Tammy, Tim, Tom and Shirley...you guys rock!
At fine arts, there are always funny things that happen. We see the best and the worst in people that call themselves a Christian. I don't really hold their frustration against them, but I have to relay what may be the most unreasonable excuse I have ever heard for trying to get scores and results quickly instead of waiting in a rather long line.
It was the end of the competition and a representative from each church is supposed to wait in a line to collect the results for each of the entries from their church. It was finally a moment to relax and another pastor and I were sitting in the registration room talking. Suddenly a masters commission student came in to relay a message. It seems a student sent word that their parent was dying - but they needed their score sheet before they left. Are you kidding me? We've heard a lot of excuses (from kids and pastors), but this is definitely in the top 10.
I guess the lesson in this is simple...live your life with integrity, honesty and honor as a Christian - in everything you do, say and even what you think. Remember this...whatever you compromise to gain - you will eventually lose.
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