Note: I originally wrote this in February of 2011, but didn't publish it until now. We are still working out some things, but are feeling much better. I plan to add more later.
Have you ever had something rock your world altering your life in the most profound way?
In my case, it has been the early onset of old age. Ok, you can stop laughing, I am (mostly) serious. In years, I might be just 35, but in energy levels, stamina and other measures of well-being, my 82 year old father pretty much has me beat.
This week, I "harvested" a massive tree stump. It was buried under a pile of dirt and concrete with just a small section of its tangled roots visible.
Over the years, I have dealt with people who have reacted to my teaching and preaching in ways I found dissappointing. I felt they weren't listening, were apathetic, or perhaps were ignoring what I was saying.
I once had a student in an afternoon class who went to school all morning, went home, probably ate a quick lunch and then was off to my class.