Comments on: A Big Announcement

By: Annwyn

Annwyn — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:24:03 +0000

Blessings for a rich and rewarding sabbatical. Much deserved !!!

By: Buckley

Buckley — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:39:59 +0000

Good for you!

By: Ivy Gauvin

Ivy Gauvin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:55:40 +0000

Michael,your sabbatical plans sound excellent. It’s good that you have included some spiritual direction as well. I don’t know if you currently have a spiritual director, but I have found this to be extremely helpful. It’s good to have someone to be accountable to regarding spiritual goals that you’ve set.

Blessings.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:42:09 +0000

Congratulations, Michael. Well deserved.

By: GranpaJohn

GranpaJohn — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:06:59 +0000

Simply a GOD thing. I am both elated and anticipating. It has been evident over the last few months that the Lord has allowed you to be greatly tried. For He also took a forty day sabbatical before beginning the most recorded years of His earthly life. A week of transiton on each side and a couple of travel days leaves you with forty days. I will pray specifically during those days.
God has never greatly used anyone He has not greatly tried.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:08:32 +0000

That’s wonderful, Michael. Congratulations.

By: Anna A

Anna A — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:17:12 +0000

Congratulations, and may God continue to bless you and your family

By: K.W. Leslie

K.W. Leslie — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:53:28 +0000

Nice. All those activities sound fun. Congrats.

By: Caine

Caine — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:56:49 +0000

I too wondered about your ability to blog while on Sabbatical. Frankly, the volume you write amazes me. I long gave up trying to keep up even a fraction of it on my own blog. I mean, you write “daily” and sometimes even more frequently, yet still maintain quality.

Yet, to not have the “Internet Monk” to inspire, question, and infuriate me at times (all in love), I would not be the growing Christian I am today. Yet, I don’t want to be selfish either. If it comes between your purposes for the Sabbatical and blogging I (sob!! weep! gritted teeth) urge you to chose the Sabbatical. Somehow, I think your wife will keep you in line that way. Listen to her (as if you really had a choice).

That $10,000 is more than your annual salary only shames me and is a tribute to you and your mission as a teacher. No one I know (even in writing) deserves a Sabbatical more!

By: Noel

Noel — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:25:56 +0000

Outstanding, Michael.