This week I have been away on vacation. Sorry for the failure to post a Monday quote, but I may provide you all with a couple after the week of reading I have had. My wife has begun year round school and this is the end of her first track out. Since the summer church stuff has calmed down we got a chance to get away.
After much discussion we decided to drive down to Orlando, FL. In the fall you can stay VERY cheap. After sitting through a two hour time-share presentation we were able to hit a couple of amusement parks. After a week on vacation I have a couple of notes:
1.) People come from all over the world to experience Orlando. I met people from Ireland, Australia, Scotland, UK, Venezuela, Japan, and Mexico.
2.) Discussing family life is a great way to have Gospel discussion. I haven’t used this approach nearly enough. Looking at my evangelistic methods I they seem to rigid looking to present the Gospel without listening or sometimes neglecting to love or serve the one whom I am sharing with.
3.) The desperation of our world for the Gospel. I know you might be thinking, “You had to go to Orlando to learn about the sinfulness of man?” Sometimes I’m guilty of living in my bubble and not seeking new ways to share Christ. How can I be more effective in my witness?
4.) Finally, I have learned the importance of vacation. In the past I have neglected to see the importance spending time alone with my wife. It doesn’t have to be to Florida every year, despite what the time-share people say, but I need to carve out time. This is the first vacation my wife and I have gone on since our honeymoon. Sure we make a trip to Indiana every now and then, but our vacations are rare. When was the last time you got away with the purpose of spending time with your family?
I hope everyone is doing well.
Matt
