My personal theme for 2014 was "Learn to labor and to wait" (a line from Longfellow).
I grew in both diligence and patience (Heb. 6:11-12). Mostly just learned how much I need to learn.
New friendships; also some painful goodbyes.
Buried more friends than in any previous year. Heaven seems sweeter now.
Recovered from my first surgery, not sure how I would pay for it...
And then got a happy, happy surprise that the majority of my bills would be covered.
Strategic planning at Key Radio... meetings, goals, lots of prayer, some failure, more prayer.
Heard Fernando Ortega and Ravi Zacharias in the Mormon Tabernacle, of all places. (pictured)
Light shining in darkness. Still pinching myself.
A part-time job that paid ridiculously high wages for two months. More pinching.
Another job fell into my lap in the fall, just when I needed it most.
National Religious Broadcasters convention at the Opryland in Nashville... (pictured)Ate breakfast with Erwin Lutzer, sang hymns with Joni Eareckson Tada. Pinch, pinch.
Two witnessing opportunities stand out: one in front of the MTC, the other over BBQ.
Still praying for both people.
The 25th anniversary of Provo Bible Church. Soli deo gloria.
The world's largest scavenger hunt, right here in Provo. Is it legal to have that much fun?
Held a workshop for children's ministries workers: a longtime goal.
Spent a day going door-to-door in a polygamist community. Strange and heartbreaking.
Roughed it at Bible camp for a few days. Shared my home with an intern for a month.
A few refreshing days with my folks in the rugged majesty of Capitol Reef Nat'l Park.
Another few days at the missions conference of Appalachian Bible College: more refreshment.
Got an accountability partner and a new morning routine including memorization time.
Memorized Colossians 3 and Psalm 25. All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth...
Three of the most spectacular Utah hikes I've ever done:
Mt. Timpanogos via Timpooneke (pictured)
Y Mountain (the true, less-traversed summit)
Grand Wash Trail, Capitol Reef
Good reads included:
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom (for the 3rd time)
...And in all of this, the Father's goodness and grace and faithfulness proven each day.
An excerpt from my journal entry, March 2, 2014:
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