04 May 2009 | 5 comments | 167 words |

Spring-cleaning Paul Grimmond

Paul Grimmond

Given that we're moving towards winter at a rapid pace here in Oz, we decided it was the perfect moment for spring-cleaning. (There's nothing like getting in early!) You've already noticed us sprucing up the site a bit, no doubt, but it's also time to say some farewells.

With The Sola Panel slowly but surely turning into The Sola Conference, we've decided it's time to acknowledge reality. In the midst of busy lives and many responsibilities, some of our panellists are less able to contribute than others. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is a little over-committed. So instead of just having them slip quietly off the roster, never to be heard from again, we thought we'd say a formal farewell to Archie Poulos and Mark Thompson. They are both dear brothers in Christ with whom we share a deep bond of fellowship. Thanks for being part of The Sola Panel, and may God continue to use you both in your ongoing ministries for his glory.

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Gordon Cheng04/05/2009 11:55 AM

Farewell Mark and Archie.

But is “spring cleaning” really the right way to refer to it??!?

May God continue to bless their ministries as he has in the past.

Duncan MacInnes04/05/2009 05:19 PM

Great site—good to know improvements will make it even better.

P.S. It’s definitely spring cleaning because it’s spring (for us)—days getting longer, weather heating up etc. Can’t get my head ‘round upside down seasons: winter in June, July and August—weird!!

Paul Grimmond05/05/2009 02:21 AM

Hi Gordo,

Fair point. For me, Spring cleaning is more about finding order. Very sorry if I have inadvertently conveyed other ideas.

Gordon Cheng05/05/2009 02:48 AM

Paul, I knew you didn’t mean it in a negative way at all.

Whenever Mark and Archie have had things to offer, I have appreciated their ideas a great deal. but you can’t do everything.

Blogging is an unusual art form. I’m personally thankful for those who choose to minister in this way, I have no time at all for those who suggest it is a waste of time (at least, any more than anything in this meaningless life is a waste of time), but I compeltely understand why some would choose not to blog, or focus their blogging efforts in other areas.

I hope and pray that Mark and Archie will continue to maintain an internet presence elsewhere (as I know they do), so that their words and thoughts may continue to bless others.

Paul Grimmond05/05/2009 03:23 AM

Hi Gordo,

No offense taken at all. I had a good chuckle when I realized what I might have communicated.

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