Today’s been a very productive day.

It began with some catching up on mail, email and news. Then I did some premarital counseling at the office where we covered, among other topics, the basis of a good marriage.

Since I believe in and need accountability, I had lunch with another pastor. We talked about some of the challenges we have faced and are facing. It was good to share some prayer requests with one another.

About the same time as the rain started, I began to mow the lawn. Mowing the lawn is one of my least-favorite activities, but I’ve found a way to make it more rewarding — I bought some headphones for my ipod and listened to two lectures on Systematic Theology from Dr. Douglas F. Kelly.

After the lawn was finished, another pastor and I spent a couple of hours with a young man who is going through some tough times. We counseled him on how to react to some of the struggles he is facing and how to proactively change his life. Most importantly, we spoke to him about his relationship with God — explaining how he can find forgiveness of sin and a new start to life through Christ. Please pray for this young man — that he will respond to Jesus.

In the evening, I spent time on the telephone with a gentleman who had a few biblical questions. After about 30 minutes, we addressed some needs he has to forgive some folks in his life. Pray that God will give him victory in this area.

Finally, before settling in at 9 p.m. to write this blog entry, Laurel and I stopped over to visit someone who is recovering from surgery. It is always good to connect with folks as they are on the mend.

Here’s hoping tomorrow will afford time to write a sermon or two! 🙂

~Pastor Steve