It has been so nice to be able to focus again. So much of the last two years were spent in a near state of total distraction. I neglected many long-term relationships, and I slowed way down on developing new relationships with those who I admire and who I have wanted to get to know. Over the past two months I have reconnected with many good friends – that has been wonderfully refreshing and exhilarating. I addition, I have been very fortunate in starting a number of new friendships with others I had hoped to know for some time now. One of the people that I just met and am looking forward to getting to know better is Mark Batterson. Mark is the Lead Pastor at National Community Church in Washington, DC. After meeting Mark I learned that he is also an author. Mark has written two books and is finishing up a third, that I believe he is hoping to have completed within the next few days.In one of our communications Mark asked if I had read his book In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day. I told him that I hadn’t read it but would be happy to make it a point to order a copy – Mark was quick to offer a copy, a very generous thing to do. I am so glad that I met Mark and that he offered a copy of his book “In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day,” what an excellent book. When the book arrived, almost immediately, I was fully engrossed in the text. If you are looking for a great read that holds out excellent content presented in a wonderfully articulate manner, this is a book that you will want to read. It is good to be clear thinking again these days – there is so much to do, so much to learn, and so many great people to meet. I am looking forward to the road ahead.
