more will be revealed

Goodbye. One word that has so many implications. I’m realizing just what those implications are as I say goodbye to my friends and my church family here in Dayton. This past weekend was a celebration of sorts: a celebration on Saturday with my close friends to remember the good times we’ve had; and a celebration at Far Hills on Sunday to reflect on what God has done while I have been there. Both gatherings were sweet moments with people I care deeply about.

I did not realize how much of an influence and impact I have been able to have on people’s lives while I have been here. And I suppose that’s normal, maybe, for some. Many of us go through our lives not fully understanding how the way we live our lives affects those around us. I’ve made some very close friends here and knew I’ve had some influence (hopefully the right kind!), but I never realized how much before this past weekend. I am truly blessed by God to have my friends in my life. They are some of the most genuine, caring, fun, godly people I know, and I’m going to greatly miss them.

I’m also going to miss my church family, especially the staff. I’ve had the privilege of working with an amazing team of people who I’ve grown to love over the years. We’ve had fun together, stuck it out through tough times, and learned to depend on each other. They are a great group of people and I know God is going to continue to use them to move Far Hills in the direction He wants the church to go.

And so goodbye is tough. It is bittersweet. But, without a goodbye to one adventure, I cannot start another, and that is what I am about to do with Coastland Tampa! I’ll share this week how I got connected to Coastland as well as how people can support my ministry there. Stay tuned!

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