Note to a Friend Turning 30

I'm always reminded of just how short life is and how real death is. In fact, tomorrow morning I'll be attending the funeral of a 31 year-old young man, a baseball teammate of mine from Goodlettsville. Sobering to think that his life (on earth) is over.

Birthdays are also reminders of the brevity of life. I recently received an invitation to write a note to a friend who is turning 30 this week. Here's the note I wrote, and I thought I'd share:

Man, how time flies. Just 10 years ago, we spent the summer singing together in different churches. 10 years later, we’re husbands and fathers, each of us with two boys!

As you know, life is a vapor. In your next 30 years, keep making your life count for the Kingdom [of God]. Like Jonathan Edwards, resolve “never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God.”

Let me know when you come down to Music City so that we catch up face-to-face. Miss you in good ol’ Goodlettsville!

Happy 30th!
Michael

Pictures from Sept 13

Peace Community Church held two great events this past Sunday: baptism at the YMCA and a new Bible study that started in a local apartment complex. Here are a few pics from these events, courtesy of Mark Kelly.

A PCC Member's Blog

Brian and His Son, Luke

I want to recommend a blog that has just been started by one of PCC's members, Brian Manning. In his first post, he talks about a topic that is very practical and relevant: priorities. I don't know anybody who hasn't struggled with living out what they say they believe. Below is the link. I think you will find his blog encouraging, interesting, and thought-provoking.

http://briandmanning.wordpress.com/