If I wasn't so keenly aware of my own fallibility and potential for failure, I would be even more discouraged and disappointed by the recent allegations and admission by Ted Haggard, pastor of New Life Church and president of the National Association of Evangelicals.  The recent news reminds me of an interaction I had a number of years ago that stirred similar feelings.

I was working on a pastor's computer in his office trying to correct a problem with his internet access.  I was inspecting the internet cache on his machine (where all image files from viewed internet pages are stored) and found that the computer was filled with pornographic images.  The next day, I approached the pastor and explained to him how the internet works and how every image that is viewed gets stored on his computer.  He knew pretty fast that I had discovered his secret and I was quickly reminded that all of us are susceptible to falling.

Over the next few days and weeks, we will undoubtedly hear more regarding Ted Haggard.  I will allow disappointment, discouragement, and embarrassment (for the Church) to be the impetus for personal reflection, an increased pursuit of God, and an awareness of our humanity and His holiness.