Category: My Journey

My landlord contacted me a couple of weeks ago and told me I would need to move.  The owner of my place is returning from China and wants it back.  I’ll be transferring to another unit in this same apartment complex within a few days.  I’m not looking forward to the moving process, but I am excited about the new place (I like the layout a little better than this one).

Anyway, don’t be too surprised if I am not quick in replying to text messages and emails for the next few days.  I’m hoping PLDT can switch my phone/dsl at around the same time of the move, but we’ll see.

I have a confession to make.

I’ve been feeling burned out lately.

This has been a glorious year of ministry: campus work, the new book, expansions in the radio ministry, etc. But it has also been a challenging year—funny how “success” and trials often go together.

Exactly what has caused the burnout? I’m not really sure. But I have a few ideas:

*First and foremost, I’ve had to make some tough ministry decisions this year. I’m at peace with these decisions, but getting there has been a long, exhausting process. Sorry for not going into more detail, but it’s for the best.

*This has been a very busy year—balancing several new ministry opportunities. I think I kind of hit a “wall” last month after February (my busiest month).

*Financial stress. God is faithful, and I’ve never once had to really worry about where my next meal is coming from. But like everyone else, I am affected by the current economic climate.

*It’s hot. Really hot.

I’m praying my visit home will be a time to recharge.