A few weeks ago I spoke on the topic of legacy. To be honest, I never thought much about legacy until I passed 35 on my way towards 40.The type of legacy I spoke of was not fame or fortune but in leaving behind a positive influence. St. Paul told the early Christ-followers to take care how they built their lives. He reminded them that the quality of what we're building will eventually be tested.Too often we live our lives recklessly. We blast down the highway surrounded by a ton of metal, weaving in and out of lanes. We treat significant relationships like ordinary socks.I've spent more time lately thinking about what I'm leaving behind. Jobs aren't just about paychecks but about influence and impact. I want my children to know that I used my God-inspired abilities to manifest good things. Perhaps it's as simple as beginning with the end…
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As some of you may know, I've been seeking full-time employment for a little while. It looks like I have a pending job offer! I'll share more once the offer is finalized. Of the places I interviewed, this was my top choice. It's a reasonable commute and a job that will keep me intellectualy curious.Stay tuned ...
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Coming soon to Chula Vista ... Wave Christian Church. Jim and Carla Osbourne will be starting a new church in Chula Vista this fall. Jim has been our utility guitar player at LifePoint for almost a year and was attending even before that. I've known Jim since 1991, back when Tonya and I took our first ministry job here in San Diego.Jim is excited about starting a new church in the town where he was born and raised. Wave is holding their first preview service this morning and is looking to begin full-time services in the fall.It's exciting to see churches like LifePoint, Wave, and CityWalk spring up in various spots around San Diego. CityWalk is the new church that meets in downtown San Diego. Although that's a good start, there is still so much more opportunity that exists.
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Last night I took Hannah over to Cosmos Cafe for a little music. It turned out to be a folk singer by the name of Jim Hinton. He was an interesting cat and we both enjoyed his music, though I probably did more than Hannah. Part of what made it interesting is that I have a pastor friend by the name of Jim Hinton ... who also works in La Mesa. Hannah asked me," Is that Pastor Jim Hinton from the La Mesa church?"So this has led me on a Google search to show you contrasting photos. Please excuse the delay in typing this because I'm on the hunt ...Here are the findings. See if you can figure out who is who.
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