Sidekick to the Expert Blogger

The sudden publishing of this blogspot brings with it numerous questions. Namely, after all the cynacism and jest toward this method of communication, why in the world is Sherri blogging? My husband, Ryan, is the expert blogger. I respect his method of organizing his thoughts and responding to comments, some of which are just written to elicit unfavorable emotional responses.

Maybe that’s what made me so sure that I would never be vulnerable enough to publish my thoughts and ramblings for the entire cyber world to see. But, the truth is that lately I’ve been in a FUNK. I realize that this word falls under the category of slang as far as vernacular is concerned so please allow me to define it for you:

funk [fuhngk]
noun
1. cowering fear; state of great fright or terror.
2. A dejected or depressed mood

Would you believe that "funker" is another form of this word. I suppose it means, "one who funks." Anyway, this state of my heart/soul/mind has led me on a very valuable and meaningful journey. My quest is threefold:

1. to passionately pursue the God of the universe and His son Jesus Christ by studying, memorizing and living His word ,
2. to engage in daily acts of worship and sacrifice that glorify Him and represent a life "worthy of the calling I have received" through the power of the Holy Spirit, and
3. to intentionally and joyfully get involved with what He is doing in my midst , while finding my satisfaction in Him and making Him my most glorious pursuit.

I don’t think I have to explain to you that this all-encompassing list represents heart wrenching, soul-searching and mind boggling resolve. I don’t have all the answers. The foolishness of God is wiser than my wisest thought, for sure. But by the grace of God I’m pressing on. I am eager for what lies ahead.

Here is where Ryan would insert a Latin phrase "Lucent en Tenebris" which is the Moran family motto, "They shine in darkness." Maybe next time I will have a signature phrase of my own. I suppose I’ll just sign this entry, simply and honestly, funk.