For those wondering, the blog fast is almost over! Hopefully this post doesn’t constitute breaking said fast. I’ve received questions so this is to remind those that are wondering. Mark the date, February 9th! I’ll be back and I’ll have copies of TobyMac’s new CD “Tonight” to GIVE AWAY!! See you on the 9th!!!
I interrupt my 40-Day Blog fast to post this sermon from Mark Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. While I have been away, I have been challenged to use the power of the blog to share links and giving opportunities which I have been made aware of. I have battled between giving in to the fast for something so important as the events in Haiti. Throughout this time away, I have been following and monitoring the progress of Pastors Mark Driscoll and James McDonald as they have launched “Churches Helping Churches” to respond to the devastation in Haiti. I challenge each of you to watch the video below. It is one hour but will give you perspective on what is really happening in Haiti.
While I will continue my blog fast for the remaining 15 days, this video, this message, our opportunity and our calling is far too great. It goes beyond searching inside ones self (which is what my fast has been all about). It calls us to rise, pray, seek, serve, give and intercede for others. Lord help the people and the church in Haiti. As Casting Crowns so plainly sing it…”Until the Whole World Hears“.
Many of the people I follow on Twitter have made a decision to fast for 40 days from their twitter activities. In other words, they are not going to use Twitter for 40 days. Their decisions have inspired me to do something similar. As of this post, I declaring the next 40 days as a fast away from my blogging. The blog world has changed so much over the past several years. I have personally grown to love Twitter. I think the 140 character limit is perfect for my short attention span. I find that after sending my VERY random thoughts to twitter all day, I don’t usually have a whole lot to blog about.
So what will I be doing the next 40 days? First off, I will continue to send my short thoughts, links, reviews, updates to my twitter page. If you’re into RSS Feeds, you can follow the my twitter updates (HERE). Secondly, I have many books that have stacked up on my desk to read. I owe it to the authors and publishers to get them read and reviewed. I’ll do that when I return after the 40 days. We also have a 1/2 marathon or two that I’ll update on when I get back. I figured the next 40 days will give me the opportunity to get caught up on all that. There’s also a little thing called “work” that will be very busy in the next month or so. Due to my Corporations recent acquisition, we are sure to be up to our ears in integrations. Economic travel restrictions appear to be lifted so my travel should be in full mode in 2010 as well.
So I’ll be back in 40 Days to get caught up on all of that and more. I wish each of you a healthy and happy start to 2010. May this be a year where you are blessed and are a blessing to those in need. See you in February!
On New Years Day, I’ll be hitting the streets with my good friend (and Dook fan) Jeff to once again kick off the new year with a 5K. Last year we braved the sub-zero temps to get this year started right. Since every where you look, there is an end of the year re-cap, I thought I would recap the year that was my running journey, starting with last years First on the First. It was a great journey and this year looks to be even more exciting. Until next year, have a Happy NEW YEAR!
2009 A Running Log (click on the links to read recaps of each race)
January 1st, 2009 – First on the First 5K
February 15, 2009 - Last Chance for Boston 10K
May 2, 2009 - Columbus Half Marathon
May 9, 2009 – Dublin Quatro Miler
May 17, 2009 – Cleveland Marathon
August 30, 2009 – Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon
September 28, 2009 – 5K and 5 Miler for Corporate Challenge in Indianapolis
October 18, 2009 – Columbus Half Marathon
October 30, 2009 – Nike+ Human Race 10K
November 25, 2009 – Turkey Trot 4 Miler (2nd year)
December 15, 2009 – Charlotte, North Carolina Half Marathon
SCHEDULED FOR 2010
January 1st, 2010 – First on the First (Columbus)
January 17, 2010 – PF Changs 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix, Arizona
February 28, 2010 – Last Chance for Boston 1/2 Marathon (tentative)
April 24, 2010 – 1/2 Marathon in Nashville, Tennessee
May 1, 2010 – Columbus 1/2 Marathon (tentative)
May 8, 2010 – 1/2 Marathon in Indianapolis, Indiana
This year has been a blessing I would never have imagined. Heather and I have a burning desire to do one more FULL Marathon and right now Chicago is the one in our minds. We’ll see as we roll through 2010, but one thing is for sure….we’ll be runnin’!
My awesome wife knows how to take care of Christmas! She had it all covered. Even our Christmas Eve Pajamas! More pictures to come…
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