This was one of those days that almost made me forget I was an introvert – and the day’s responsibilities were all over the map.<\/p>\n\n\n
It started with a ministerial breakfast at City Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n
Then I was back home to finish up my weekly Mission Resource email so it could be sent by 10:00 am. In it, I offered to give away free fertilizer and posted my cell number as the contact for anyone who wanted some.<\/p>\n\n\n
Then it was time for a Zoom call with the librarian at Wesley Biblical Seminary for some advice on 2 practice “Literature Review” assignments for my current classes. (I was unaware of what constitutes a\u00a0 Lit Review, but since it is the first step in writing a dissertation – a process which will start for me in October – I was all ears.)<\/p>\n\n\n
Then … I started fielding calls and text messages asking for fertilizer. (It’s good to know some people are reading our newsletter!)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
Next, I packed an overnight bag and headed toward Savoy, Illinois, for an American Baptist Church conference for pastors of small congregations – a nearly 3 hour drive.<\/p>\n\n\n
The opening sessions and dinner were great and I met a lot of people and did at least a week’s worth of talking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
To end the day, I drove another 20 minutes to spend the night at the home of an old high school friend.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
I sat and chatted with Tim and his wife for a couple of hours and it was so good. (It’s been at least a decade since we last saw each other.)<\/p>\n\n\n
But now my introvert battery is completely depleted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
I praise God for such an unusual day, but there is no doubt in my mind: it is bedtime!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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