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Failing Update
Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 10:49 AM by David Zavadil
I never realized how hard a task it is to actually write. After I posted my last post about my working on an online book, I have been dumbstruck. Beside all of the normal and abnormal distractions, like minor surgery, whenever I sit down to write I go blank. I have noticed, however, it is not just here but in much of my preparation for all of my ministry. Of late my mind has been so cluttered. From sermons to Bible Studies I am needing to refocus ( I am laughing to myself as I write this, isn't that what the book is to be about?). I say all this to let you know I have not forgotten the task at hand. I hope to post the first chapter soon.
While you are waiting on me, here are some links for your perusal:
Recommended Books on Justification
Why is the OT Shut out of Church?
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Failing to Succeed
Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 at 10:14 AM by David Zavadil
For quite some time now I have wanted to put some thoughts down on paper, or in this case computer, about the ministry. While I have only been in the pastorate for fifteen years, I have learned much, often through failure. The title reflects that sentiment, sometimes you have to fail in order to succeed. I have had my share of failures, so feel more than qualified to discuss this topic.
Over the course of my ministry, I have dealt with the usual stresses on the family, moves, graduations and school changes, learning new people and places, and suffered with bouts of depression. I have left a church for selfish reasons, another for protective reasons and have been asked to leave another. I have dealt with the brutal murder of a parishioner and endured a year with close to twenty funerals, performing seven funerals in one ten day stretch. I have struggled spiritually, going through deserts, and I have climbed spiritual mountains. In every life changing situation God has been at work, often despite me.
"Failing to Succeed" will be my attempt to vent and teach at the same time. I pray that the words I share will be of benefit to someone. If one person can learn something through what I have learned, I will be pleased. Join me then, in a journey, through failure to success
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