Does anyone else have the "post-olympics, broadcast tv totally sucks, too tired to read a serious book, need to be entertained before bed" end-of-summer blues? maybe it's just me. I thought I would be watching the Democratic National Convention in prime time, hoping to hear Michelle Obama tonight. Instead there are a couple of sex-focused comedies (thoughtless and adolescent), or a couple of (un)reality tv shows. I have rarely been so disinterested in television.
Today was a full day. Ministry consisted in a few conversations: Three were scheduled, two were unscheduled. One was less a conversation and more about someone telling me a story about how they met a deceased friend many years ago. Two other connections were really made to schedule conversations another time given the depth and breadth of the topics we need to talk about. Another connection was an ongoing relationship with a coworker and friend who needs spiritual friendship for vocational discernment. Which reminds me that Brian McLaren's book, "More Ready than you realize" is angood text on having spiritual conversations with people---listening to people for discernment and to help them discover communion with God.
I also accompanied Rodney on a little mission, as he continues to be triangulated in a very unhealthy marriage. We transported a woman from filing a PFA in Lancaster to her home, where her husband awaited her. he also confronted Rodney. I think he may be dangerous. he may have deluded hmself into believing that he would be justified in hurting his wife and calling it self-defense. he may have actually convinced himself that she is evil or abusive and that he is right to hurt her to "protect" his kids. he clearly demonstrated anger
So today I was able to walk and talk with people, mostly other Christians struggling to discern what is right to do or so in given situations. I guess it was a good day. Tomorrow is spiritual direction with Rich---looking forward to prayer and conversation.
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