Devos Yesterday

Here's a link to the devotional book I read from yesterday. Written by Ken Gire, this is a favorite, year-after-year.

FYI, the topic for the thought I shared was God's grace, demonstrated time again in His work through and in flawed humans. He uses us!

More Anniversaries of Note!

While I enjoyed my "day in the sunshine" as we collectively celebrated my 15th anniversary with Focus, it is important to note that I am not the only individual in these parts who has hit a milestone of note. Hats off to these fine friends who have served faithfully for significant periods of time. All were honored as part of the chapel event a couple of weeks back, and all deserve a slap on the back (careful) for reaching this esteemed status. Kudos to all!

5 years:
Arbuckle, Bill
Delgatty, Christi
Harlow, Rick
Rexford, Linda
Stevens, Andrew
Trefren, Sam

10 years:
Cadman, Lisa
Christakis, Steve
Halbert, Jake

15 years:
Maxwell, Rae Ann
Pencoff, Ivan
Samuel, Dave
Van Laar, Chuck

Thanks for 15!

Personal note from the editor: I wish to thank each one of you for the kind words expressed in person and/or in the very nice cards given to me on my 15th anniversary of service here. Wow, do I feel appreciated and affirmed!

It has indeed been my pleasure to be part of the Broadcast team my entire time here at FOF, and I really mean it when I say that we have some of the finest folks found at any organization. You all make working here a joy, and enjoyable, too!

So, thank you for the thoughtfulness in preparing and bringing in the food we had after devos, for the wonderful cards and words, for your continued prayers and friendship, for 15 years of rich memories.

I am a blessed man!

Briefly: Back After A Hiatus

Whew, it has been a busy few weeks, with activity everywhere I look. Thus, it has necessarily been quiet here at the blog. Briefly, though, some things of note.

First, the photo. I've given it a caption. "Watching The Clock" seemed appropriate. Do you have a better one? Can you telll me what in the world the folks pictured here are doing?

Next, hats off to the Duplication team for their good work in transitioning to the DFS from the AFS (complete explanation given in devos yesterday). You've all done well here! Also, commendations to Greg and Ivan for the extra effort on the recent flurry of TV uplinks. And congrats to Rudy "The Workhorse" for being "the man to whom much is given."

My devo thought, condensed, from yesterday:
Q1: What are some of YOUR life’s goals?

While many goals are good and worthwhile, it is instructive to think along the lines of Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” of which one is to “Begin with the end in mind.”

Q2: For the believer in Christ, what is an “end” worthy of vigorously pursuing? In Acts 20:24 Paul said this to the Ephesian elders,

"But none of these things (earthly accomplishments) move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."

Q3: How will YOU finish? What’s ultimately important to you? Is that where you are investing your time, treasure, talent? Is that what drives you in the morning?
Let’s be about doing our work well, allowing the fruit of the Spirit to be manifest in our lives each moment of the day, and let’s strive to finish today well. It may be our last.

More to come. Submissions welcome. Thanks for checking in!