think, when I was in middle school, I thought you had to 50 or 60 to do anything worthwhile. I figured missionaries and preachers, even youth pastors, must be really old to be full of all that wisdom. I thought, someday, when I’m old too, I’ll do something important.
Category: on Ministry
Be the New Guy Every Day
I’ve often heard friends and family, in the process of fixing up their houses to sell them, say they wish they’d done those things years before and had more time to enjoy them. Well, what are you waiting for?
Take the Vinyl off Your Couch
Wouldn’t it be awesome to hold the Hope Diamond? Wouldn’t it be amazing to take the vinyl off your couch and sit on the upholstery? Wouldn’t it be refreshing to walk right in to the presence of God, unhindered, unashamed, unafraid? We can.
Why I Do What I Do: First Say Hello
It seems like a no-brainer: people matter more than tasks, to-do’s and what’s going on. The problem is, too often we assume the relationship and jump right into the job.
Why I do What I do: The Race isn’t Over
On my days off, I often find myself working at one project or another around the house or yard. I like these projects, because they are things I can finish. They are all diversions from the reality that the work we do with people is never done.