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20 Winter Retreats!
“THANK YOU!” To all of you who helped us pull off another incredible Winter Retreat, thank you! Each and every one of you played a key role. We couldn’t have done it without you. I appreciate the total team effort!
I want to especially honor Bob Zuber who was serving at his 20th Winter Retreat! What an exemplary leader whose faithfulness should inspire us all. Please join me in expressing gratitude to Bob, his wife Maryann, and his son Justin for their selfless and sacrificial service.
Career vs. Calling
“A career is something I choose for myself;
a calling is something I receive.
A career is something I do for myself;
a calling is something I do for God.
A career promises status, money or power;
a calling generally promises difficulty and even some suffering
– and the opportunity to be used by God.
A career is about upward mobility;
a calling generally leads to downward mobility.”
(Ortberg, John If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001).
Coast to Coast Lunch
Today my friend Mike Lovato, his Jr. High leader Ben and I were able to meet up in Jamaica Queens. They flew all the way here from California for a few hours of meetings this morning in preparation for a student missions trip in the spring, and it was cool of him to look me up to get together briefly before they headed back. They’re doing some great work in Riverside!
Famous & SIGNIFICANT Last Words!
An hour ago I learned that my friend Heather died tragically after being hit by a truck. We had the chance to work together on a few occasions reaching students for Jesus, and until moving back to her home in Chicago a few months ago, I always enjoyed seeing her familiar face and hearing her booming-with-life voice almost every time I entered my real office, Starbucks, where she worked as a barista. She was one of the most optimistic, positive, funny, passionate people I have ever met. In visiting her Facebook page I was amazed to find that her last wall post had these simple but profound words:
“Don’t just pretend to love others…really love them.”
Heather had no idea that these would be her final words to the [Facebook] world, but I can think of no better message to leave! More than just famous last words, her message is filled with true meaning and significance. May we all hear and live out these words which are directly from the heart of God.
Hanging with Doug & Cathy Fields in NYC
Last week Adriana and I had a fun time hanging out with our friends Doug & Cathy Fields in Times Square. Doug was the speaker at our Winter Retreat this past weekend. Pics of the retreat coming soon.
Church Growth vs. Church Seasons | LeadershipJournal.net
Healthy churches also plateau, decline, and receive pruning from God’s hand. Read this insightful article.
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