Several of us are reading a book entitled, "Half Time," by Bob Buford. It points out that in the first half of our lives we are consumed by career, marriage, and family. It is a matter of survival and seeking to achieve success. But somewhere around that infamous 40th birthday (give or take a few years), we realize that much of what we've poured our lives into isn't as satisfying or meaningful as we thought it would be. There begins the search not for success, but significance...for doing something that matters...for doing what God created us to do and being what God created us to be.

Whether pre or post Half Time, it seems that we could all benefit from such a reflection about the purpose and unique role that God has given to us.