The First Cup

Alas, I have finally succumbed to the advance in technology. Much like that first cup of coffee in the morning, this is the start of something grand! (at least maybe) 

As the past  few years have whirled by at an alarming rate, I find that I am increasingly more adaptive to the advancement of technology. I suppose not all things that advance now a days are not that bad. As I entered a new field, namely youth leadership, having to use computers took on a whole new meaning. Then I decided that I should go back to school. Realizing that the world does not sit still, I was still rather surprised when, upon entering school, was informed that all assignments were to be handed in on printed paper, Times New Roman, 12 point font. WHAT? Back when I was in school, ah the good old days, we would get in trouble for handing in any assignment that was not hand written. If it came off a computer, we would get grades docked, and still have to redo the assignment, in writing.

I decided when I went back to school to bite the bullet, and get a computer, which until this time I did not have. I did not want a PC however, as the many different versions of windows ticked me off. So I went with the Mac. What a wonderful machine. Personally, I find the Mac a far superior machine. Much more manageable. 

And so with that, here I am. Inviting you into a little bit of my world for what I am sure will be the adventure of a lifetime. I must admit, I did struggle with starting a blog. First, what name do I give it? What will be the intent of the blog? Will it be just another aimless site with not much to say? As I contemplated these questions, the one eventually answered the other and so on. I ended up starting with what type of content I would be putting on the blog. I realized that I want to post things that may be preachy at times, and perhaps even a short devo or Bible study. But I also wanted to be able to talk about the lesser things in life, like why the Canadian NHL teams are all doing poorly, or the crazy skating rink that was southern Manitoba last week. When I realized that the scope of my writing might be rather grand, I likened it to having a chat with a friend in a coffee shop. If you have ever chatted in a coffee shop, I do not need to tell you that the conversation can quickly go from one thing to another. Serious to the best joke you have ever heard. So with that...Over a Hot Cup of Coffee was born.

I hope you will join me for another cup real soon. I shall retreat, and finish all my last minute prep for my first ever sermon tomorrow. Until then, keep...Doing Hard Things.