I’m working on final re-writes of our next play, which will be called “Gethsemane.” Between now and when this play opens on February 21st, I look forward to sharing some things about how this one evolved, and give you a few peeks behind the scenes as we prepare to bring it to the stage. This is the first play I’ve written since we were in Israel last March, and it has been a very different experience to write about it, having actually experienced standing in that sacred place. I have no doubt that the rest of the journey is going to be equally unique for both Glenn and me.
But today I want to share about something else that has been going on in my life. You see, I’m pretty sure God is up to something.
We have an old Jeep that we have owned for years. It served as both kids’ first car, and it has been a reliable standby. Although it looks pretty rough after all this time, it is like part of the family, and we all still love to tear around in it from time to time.
I remember taking the Jeep out on a dirt road near our house and trying to teach the kids how and when to shift gears. It was a scream. More than one. We’ve all been there, right? They both had to start out by popping the clutch and killing the engine a few times. Eventually we lurched off down the road in first gear and they wound that little engine up and up to a high whine, with me urging them (okay maybe “urging” is a little mild) to push in the clutch and shift gears.
That’s where I am right now. The Lord is urging me…but in the most patient, gentle way…to shift gears.
Having these few days of awful weather, and being more or less isolated out here at the house has been pretty great. Well…not so great in that we had to cancel last weekend’s performances. We had over 300 people coming who may not have another opportunity in their schedule to see “Say Nicklaus,” and I really regret that. We’re going to try to schedule at least one extra Sunday matinee to give them another chance. Financially, it was a big hit for the theater. Very big. But God always seems to have something in the other hand for us.
The great part was having a few days to just be here with Robin and have time to ponder and pray about some new ideas, and firm up my resolve. I’m pretty sure they’re great ideas, and I’m pretty sure they’re God’s. Things that started out a year or so ago as a low rumble, have recently seemed to become all I can think about.
Be watching for some new, and I think you’ll agree, exciting things coming in your email and here on our site. I hope they will be a blessing and encouragement to you.
In Dependence,
Chip
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