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I’m Sorry

Oct 12, 2009 Uncategorized Hodge Podge

Last week was an interesting week for me for a lot of reasons.

One of those (because I don’t want to bore you with all of them) was I found myself apologizing a lot. I mean it…a lot. Every apology was for something I said or the way I said it. In case you didn’t know this about me, I kind of have a big mouth and I found many ways to stick my foot in it last week.

So I made a lot of phone calls to say sorry to lots of people.

It’s humbling to apologize, but it’s amazing how much weight is lifted from your shoulders when you utter those nine simple words:

“I was wrong. I’m sorry. Will you forgive me?”

Tough question time. When was the last time you said those words to anyone?

If apologizing is hard for you, here’s an awesome article on How to Apologize for Your Mistakes.

Tags: apology, forgiveness

Growing up in the Lansing area, I wanted nothing more than to get out. My exit strategy included a complex mixture of schemes for an urban church plant, iProducts, and an elaborate Bollywood car chase scene with zombies and catchy techno music.

As a 40 year old man, I find myself entrenched in the Lansing area at a church I love (Riverview), with 4 kids I love more (a high schooler, a junior higher, a middle schooler, and an elementary schooler), and a wife I love the most (Grace).

Instead of planting one church, I dream of helping hundreds get started without ever leaving my home base. I still love my iProducts and use them as tools to help lead and teach the thousands who attend Riverview. And when no one is looking, I blare the techno music and send my unimpressive resume to casting agents for Bollywood zombie films.

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Posts Tagged ‘apology’

I’m Sorry

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