Walking Out

I had written at the end of May that I was going through one of the hardest seasons of my life. That season, that chapter, closed as my wife, son, and I walked out of our church for the last time Sunday.

I will miss:

  • Teaching the Junior High Boys. I love their sense of humor, and their ability to be themselves. No matter how awkward. I will miss our oddball conversations that then segued into the Bible.
  • Serving alongside friends in the youth group.
  • Hearing my son practice his guitar, at home, in order to play on Wednesday nights.
  • Attending the church my wife and I dated in, were married in, and that we dedicated Wyatt to the Lord in. So many memories.

We move forward into a future not sure where the Lord will lead.

But, I know that He is good.

That is enough.

Photo by Roland Denes on Unsplash

Gears of War: E-Day | Official Announce Trailer

I have a clear memory of watching two of my dorm mates co-op the original Gears of War, on the Xbox 360, back in 2007. At the time, the game was a graphic powerhouse. The gameplay was marked by strategic cover-based shooting, formidable adversaries, and an abundance of gore. Blood, lots of blood.

I also remember playing as this this huge dude, this Arnold Schwarzenegger-type soldier, who felt helpless against these creatures crawling up from the depths. ‘Mad World’ indeed.

Fast forward to 2024, and Gears of War is back with a prequel that looks amazing! Apparently the game will embrace the horror elements found in the original Gears. I look forward to playing it with my son.

Trusting God: Finding Strength in Adversity

I am in one of the hardest seasons of life I have ever experienced right now. Never have I been so powerless to stop what is unfolding. The causality rate is high. At times it feels like my heart is breaking over and over.

I tell myself that things will get better.

I pray for change or removal from the situation.

What do we do in the face of such adversity?

I had a conversation the other day where I was reminded that God is in control. That God orchestrates everything, good and bad, for my ultimate good. If that means that He is instituting a roadblock in order to get me to course correct, then He will do so. God is good. God is righteous. God is holy. I know that I need to cling to Him in order to get to the other side of this. But knowing and doing are two different things.

I know that I need to:

  • Trust in the Lord (I’m trying).
  • Delight in the Lord.
  • Commit my path and this situation to the Lord (which I have).
  • And then ultimately, rest in Him.

Knowing that I do not need to fight unless told to do so. God is in control of my circumstances. He wants what is best for me even if I cannot see that yet. My flesh screams that I need to fight, need to do something, anything. God calls me to rest in Him.

Photo by Cole Farlow on Unsplash

What I am playing: TUNIC

I have been a little all over the gaming map since I completed Hogwarts Legacy last month. I went on to beat Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart. That is two games that I started last year that I’ve completed this year. Not bad. 2024 is all about finishing games, I guess.

Unless you can’t decide on what game to play next. The adult gamer’s dilemma. I could play anything, buy any game, but what is the next game that is going to hook me? Turns out that game is a 2022 action-adventure game developed by Isometricorp Games called TUNIC.

TUNIC is a game about fox on an adventure filled with exploration, ancient foes, and a kingdom seemingly lost to time. The game has the polish of an Apple Arcade game mixed with Zelda/Metroid and a little bit of Dark Souls. I’m in love.

What games are you playing?

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