What I did this weekend: Keynoted the Presbytery Middle School retreat – and slept on the most uncomfortable couch known to man. Or woman.

How I’m feeling right now (physically): Tired, but not exhausted.

How I’m feeling right now (emotionally): Optimistic.

How I’m feeling right now (spiritually): Renewed.

To Do this week: This week I plan on getting the summer trips finalized, and completing my final talk in our youth series on money management.

Book I’m in the midst of: “A Testament to Freedom: The Essential Writings of Dietrich Bonhoffer.” Bonhoffer was one of the most influential Christians of the mid 1900s, and his writings from prison are life-changing.

Music I’m currently listening to: Right now I’m listening to Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida,” and The Classic Crime’s “The Silver Cord.”

What I’m dreading this week: Getting used to the time change.

What I’m really excited about this week: Being back with the family after some time away.