I'm a Slogger, Baby

My name is Not Neves....and I am a slogger.

For those of you who are dying to celebrate something, I have discovered that October has something for almost all of my friends. If you are my friend and I do not list a holiday for you, SUCK IT UP, PRINCESS. I can say that because I am personally celebrating National Sarcastic Month. I'll speak life to you in November.

For Yurr, October is Chevy Truck Month.
For PP, October 12th was International Moment of Frustration Scream Day (I don't care if you celebrate late.)
For Tim, October 14th was Dessert Day. (The day you can have your cake and eat it, too?!?)
For Scottie, October 3rd was Virus Appreciation Day. (For everything, give thanks.)
For Robyn, October 2nd was Tickle Me Elmo Launch Anniversary Day (1997).

I also discovered upon reading today's bulletin that October was Pastor Appreciation Month. There is nothing like leaving your congregation for five weeks to ensure you get proper appreciation upon your return. Great timing, Nacho. This one's for you.

Why Kirk Is the Best Pastor Ever
Kirk is the best pastor ever because he is real. He desires God's truth in his own life and for the lives of everyone around him. He steps over fear and intimidation and invites the Spirit to move through him and throughout our church body. He craves more of God and actively seeks to be closer to Him.

Kirk is the best pastor ever because he is flawed. He (though highly intelligent...a genius some might say...okay, he might say) is not above humbling himself to apologize to someone whom he may have offended or to admit that he doesn't always have the answers. He even, on occasion, has a really bad hair day (hehe).

Kirk is the best pastor ever because he inspires. He doesn't just present the Word of God, he makes it come alive and challenges us with it. You may leave a service feeling convicted, but never condemned.

Kirk is the best pastor ever because he has an awesome sense of humour. Okay, maybe this isn't a qualification for Pastor of the Year Award, but it certainly helps put some things in perspective. We are meant to enjoy this life God has given us, and let's face it, we all love to laugh (or snort, from time to time).

While I love and appreciate all these things and more about Kirk, I realize that he is only the best pastor ever because God has placed an anointing on his life. So thanks, God, for blessing us with our pastor, our friend, our travelling companion (on highways both literal and spiritual). May we show our appreciation to and for him, not just this month, but throughout the year.