A Blog About Nothing

So I sat here and realized I had nothing to talk about. I also realized I had not missed a day of posting a blog entry since late September, so the streak was coming to an end. Then I thought, why not talk about the fact that I had nothing to talk about today? I had nothing I had to get out, nothing to get off my chest and onto the screen. A blog about nothing.

(OK, I borrowed the idea form the Seinfeld story arc about a show about nothing. Let's face it, those guys knew what they were doing. Pure genius. But after all Jerry and I graduated the same college, he a year before I. No I didn't know him them. Still don't. Some things never change. Regrets? I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention).

So, I am about done saying nothing.

How did I do?

From the Heart

I got to give a short, semi-public talk last night about my going to seminary, how I go there and where I see it leading.

My view of public speaking is similar to Jerry Seinfeld's routine stating public speaking is the number one fear of Americans, death is number two; so at the average funeral the average American would rather be in the box than give the eulogy. (After I speak I think most of the audience feels I should be in the box too)

I was told it was very effective because it came form the heart, and that was what they wanted, a heart speaker, not a public speaker.

That made me feel good and I was glad I could contribute to the ministry that went on yesterday evening. It also underscored a very important point for me; when working in my ministry, I need to make sure what I do and what I say comes from the heart. People will accept your ministry if it comes from the heart.

And since I have given my heart to the Lord, I know if it comes from my heart, He will be part of what comes out of me. So the heartbeat of any ministry I do, any missional activity I engage in has to be my heartbeat.

Otherwise it will not seem genuine and I am not that good an actor.

It was a good evening on several fronts.