Tools, Places, and the Ocean.

It's funny, because I actually have time, energy, and ability to blog this morning, yet I don't really have anything to say.  Ah, so ironic, jah?

I don't want to pass up this chance though, so I figured I'd at least share a couple thoughts rambling around in my head these days.

1. A project/focus is made or broken by the tools you have.  This is true for building sheds, watering gardens, raising kids, learning to problem-solve, having healthy relationships, or just general life.  I know it's rather obvious, but this has been an increasing awareness in myself the last few weeks when I am working/doing/resting/listening with a good tool (literal or figurative), or a poor one.  The point: it's worth the time to keep your tools sharp, ready, and prepared.  This is not selfish or lazy, but good stewardship.

What are some of your "go-to" tools (electric drill, good soap, patient heart, rested body, strong mind, humble spirit, accountability, good saucepan, etc!)?

2.  I've been reading an awesome book called A Place For You by Paul Tournier, and it has been bringing clarity to what I always referred to as a "center."  Tournier calls this the Place, and all people need them.

Think of the people and places you have encountered, that have left you with a deeper sense of Life/Beauty/Purpose/Focus/Calling.  A person is not a Person, without a Place.  And as we are able to take the time and energy to create a welcoming and alive Place, we are able to invite others into it, and help them to become more fully a Person.

Talk to me about this sometime, cuz I have a ton of thoughts on the implications of such teaching, and I'm excited to share them with y'all!  Hospitality, our faith, the broken/wounded, rest, purpose, ministry, etc. are all impacted by this Truth.  I'm loving how Tournier unpacks this - def. worth the read!

3. I love the beach. That is all :)

Ocean moments with the men I love most.