Column has been a great experience
All Things Considered has been a great experience for me, and with this last column, I have several people to thank for its success. First, I give thanks to God for being the inspiration as a found time to write each of the columns. I am a servant of our Lord.
I also need to express gratitude to Elias Tobias, who offered me the opportunity to have the column for at least a year. When I was first approached, I said no. I really didn’t think I had enough time with my role as a father, husband and a youth minister for more than 300 children, from less than a year old to mature teenagers.
Then I thought, how can make what I do even more effective? I lead by example, and if I could provide an example of the events in my life through this column as an example, then God’s work would go beyond my small universe in Tacoma, Washington. I believe I have succeeded in this goal.
Since I needed to make time for this column in addition to my other duties, I need to thank my wife, Diana, and my two teenage children, Mason and Melisa, who have had to share their father with at least 300 other people. I also must thank the pastors and other staff members of this church who make me realize daily that a church is not merely a building. We work as a cohesive unit to serve our Lord.
Having accomplished my goals with the column, I have decided I need to go back to business at hand and be with my ministry full time. I have made many friends and acquaintances along the way, and these relationships will continue for mutual benefit. My words will not be gone, as each column will be available to read on this web site. There are no regrets.
Peace be you with always,
Rev. Paul Abernathy
“Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” -2 Peter 1:2
Contact Paul Abernathy at paulabernathy@gmail.com.
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