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Teacher: How many people do you think live in Los Angeles?
3rd grader: zero?
I think she thought it was a trick question.
Teacher: What percentage of people do you think are Buddhist in Myanmar?
2nd grader: 5?
Teacher: much more than that.
Another second grader: 7?
Children’s perspective of size is always interesting. They have a limited view of what big is.
Some people can journal all their thoughts. I am not one of those people.
I like to reflect, but I don’t write it all down. It’s too much to write and it’ll take too long. During STM I do write my thoughts. And it is great to read them, to remember what God taught me. I’ll try to journal main points as God shows me.
The thing about working in Christian ministry is that you can’t call in sick when you’re not really sick.
I felt tired tonight and wanted to skip prayer meeting. But I can’t justify calling in sick. So I went to prayer meeting and I’m glad I did. It’s good to pray with the church. Honestly I pray for things there that I don’t pray for at home.
Staff lunch today. I always get to pick the place because they know I have a sensitive stomach.
Today I chose California Fish Grill. It’s so good, but most of us were not full even though it was a good portion.
Appreciate the guys for their wisdom and dedication.
What I learned today:
From Sunday Children’s Worship:
1st grade girl: Does God need food?
Me: Why do you ask?
Girl: I mean, does he die?
She asked this question after I gave a message about the sin of Adam and Eve. The idea of eating a fruit that leads to death must have prompted that question. I thought I was very clear in explaining our first parent’s rejection of God. You never know how kids process what you say. So when we explain something to a child, never assume they understood.
God gives us word pictures in the physical world to show us spiritual realities.
My granddaughter gained almost 6 pounds in 2.5 months just from drinking milk. She’s grown not only in size but in relational interactions and self expressions.
Our spiritual life should be like that, drinking the pure milk of the Word, and…
“Nobody wants to do your job!” A friend at church said that to me yesterday.
My response: I do! I have fun with it!
Her response: Well, that’s your personality.
I thank God that He gave me a personality that loves this type of ministry. I know there are others who would love to do…
I got this free book by Bill Gaultiere when I went to his free seminar. I like free.
I wasn’t sure if I’d want to read this since I have a stack of books I’m working through (wish I could read faster!) But I’m glad I did. There are better books out there on this topic but I did gain a few insights that help me in my walk with Jesus.
Read more of “Your Best Life In Jesus’ Easy Yoke by Bill Gaultiere”
Seven years ago when I came to this church, I felt like a stranger, a visitor, in what is suppose to be my church home.
I came from a small church where I was for over 20 years. I knew everyone, everyone knew me. I go to church and see all my friends. We’ve had many shared experiences, know each other well, give each other grace because “well, that’s just the way they are and we love them.” It was a church family.