June 6th

"Few will have the greatness to bend history, but each of us can work to change a small portion of the events, and then the total — all of these acts — will be written in the history of this generation" Robert F. Kennedy


Today is the 44th anniversary of RFK being assassinated. If you are only going to read one thing today, don't let it be this blog. Read this instead. 
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Research/Ready-Reference/RFK-Speeches/Remarks-of-Senator-Robert-F-Kennedy-to-the-Cleveland-City-Club-Cleveland-Ohio-April-5-1968.aspx

Last night, I gave a debriefing session to my group with the capitol in the backdrop. While I didn't do it on purpose (I promise!), it was a little ironic when one of the leaders said I looked like a politician. HIstory says that Catholicism was a prominent part of RFK's life, and if I am ever given the chance to be a leader that makes even a small imprint on the book of history, I hope that it is also written that faith is essential. The past 72 hours have definitely been a testament to that. 

The past few days have been difficult as they have been the first days of actually leading groups in the city and around. While I have remained calm and everything has happened that needed to, it has been trying on my brain. But, probably because I wanted to be in control over everything when that is just not going to be possible.


The group was only here for a short time compared to groups I will have the rest of the summer. I feel that I will be challenged and tested to even greater limits. Hopefully, I will be able to continue making strides to garner greater serenity concerning daily events and planning for the future. 
Here's to a great week ahead!
~tim



John spoke up, "Teacher, we saw a man using your name to expel demons and we stopped him because he wasn't in our group."
 Jesus wasn't pleased. "Don't stop him. No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath cut me down. If he's not an enemy, he's an ally. Why, anyone by just giving you a cup of water in my name is on our side. Count on it that God will notice.
Mark 9: 38-41 (The Message Translation)