"Present Tense" by Jason Lehman

It was Spring.
But it was Summer I wanted,
The warm days,
And the great outdoors.

It was summer.
But it was fall I wanted,
The colorful leaves,
And the cool, dry air.

It was Fall.
But it was Winter I wanted,
The beautiful snow,
And the joy of the holiday season.

It was Winter.
But it was Spring I wanted,
The warmth,
And the blossoming of nature.

I was a child.
But it was adulthood I wanted,
The freedom,
And the respect.

I was twenty.
But it was thirty I wanted,
To be mature,
And sophisticated.

I was middle-aged.
But it was twenty I wanted,
The youth,
And the free spirit.

I was retired.
But it was middle-age I wanted,
The presence of mind,
Without limitations.

My life was over.

But I never got what I wanted.

Bible-based Explorations of Issues Facing Youth: How Do You Know?
Faith & Life Press and Brethren Press, 1996

(We need to learn how to live in the moment instead of for the moment; God has something great and special for each of us today, but we are too busy looking at tomorrow to recognize it.)
dr

An Amazing Quote

"I was hungry...and you discussed the problem of hunger. Thank you. I was in prison...and you quietly worshipped in your sanctuary and only prayed for me. I was dirty and ragged...you criticized me. I was homeless...and you only preached about the heavenly home. You appear so holy...very close to God. But I'm still hungry...homeless...and so lonely..."

--author unknown, translated by missionary Dora Harbin of Brazil--
dr

It is Official

On December 31, 2006, I officially registered for the Country Music Half-Marathon on April 28, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee. I also officially start training for the run this week as I will begin running each day. Let me know if you would like to join me in Nashvillle.
dr