It is crazy to think that summer has come and gone. School has started, and we are moving back into the routine that we find ourselves in for most of the year.
August was a month that was very different than most of the year for me. There was a lot going on that is outside of the norm, both personally and professionally.
This summer, I was diagnosed as having sleep apnea. As a result, I was given a CPAP machine, and I am having a difficult time getting used to it. I wonder if it is causing me more problems than giving help, and have been tempted to stop using it at times. Add to that the soft summer we have experienced, and the fact that my allergies are still responding to something, and my sleep has still been suffering.
On top of that, my oldest daughter has experienced a busier schedule this year, as a Junior in high school. She has been selected by her peers as a part of the Homecoming Court, and as a co-captain of her cheerleading squad. She has also elected to take some very hard courses this year, and is doing well with them so far. I am very proud of her efforts and involvement in the school and the community.
The rest of my kids are much the same, busy, involved, and loving it.
On the professional side of things, our newly hired worship minister has not been able to make ends meet on the part time basis that we can offer. As a result, he has submitted his resignation, and we are searching for someone to fulfill that role again.
It seems as if I am always busy. But this month has been busy in a different way.
In the meantime, I have been striving to revise my writing schedule to accommodate all of this. I have reduced the amount of posts I attempt each month, and as as result, have found myself to be much more consistent in my writing time. That is a very good thing.
In looking over my most recent posts, I find that I am more than satisfied with myself, and my growth in this area. That is not to say there isn’t room for more improvement. There is. But I can see how I am stretching and growing. That excites me.
The past few months have seem some of the highest traffic that JeffRandleman.com has ever experienced. And many of my favorite posts over the years continue to be at the top of this list. But, as I pointed out last month, the rest of the list is intriguing. While this month’s top seven posts are some of the usual ones, the next five, ten, fifteen are different than last month, and different than I expected. That really, really excites me!
So this month, I will revert to the top seven, but there are so many more that are receiving traffic that it’s hard to stop here. Here are the top seven posts for the month of August:
- How To Take Notes While Reading The Bible
- 6 Characteristics Of A Good Communicator
- The Difference Between Purpose, Vision, and Mission
- My Current Philosophy Of Ministry
- Trying A New Bible Reading System
- 7 Steps To Defining A Purpose And Vision For Youth Ministry
- Why You Need To Develop A Philosophy Of Ministry
As usual, these are familiar posts, and have demonstrated a solid staying power over time.
From August, my favorite post was called Pursuing Passion. This is an area where I am experiencing some growth, and a desire to experience more. It was a natural thing to share it here.
I am praying that you have a great month! I look forward to seeing what God brings in the weeks to come!
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