ONE FOR ALL
Last
Sunday I had a blast doing worship with the little kids in church. I felt
like a superstar. No. I'm not THAT good. They were just easy to please.
They swarmed around me like "groupies." A few reached out and
tried strumming my guitar. Another tried to blow on my harmonica. But,
as I said, it was loads of fun.
It feels great that the little that you contribute can generate so much
happiness. I'm thinking of our individual talents that come from above.
Some of us are natural athletes and some are amazing musicians; others
are computer nerds and still others can concoct incredible dishes.
What
talents do you have? And don't say you don't have one. I believe we all
do and that we all have a purpose.
And
don't forget the behind-the-scenes gifts like the gift of giving,
the gift of helping people in need, the gift of knolwedge (where you just
have a knack of understanding principles and patterns), the gift of wisdom
(where you know what needs to be done). The apostle Paul expounded on
this social dynamic where we all need each other and no one should think
himself more important than others.
I
was just talking to a potential client this morning. He said he's surprised
how he gets himself in situations and opportunities beyond his comfort
zone. He's an electrician-turned-farmer and he's growing fresh
vegetables for the poor. He pushes forward by faith. To live by faith
--- it means to believe that you are called by God to do something for
the greater good of everyone else. Is this you? ... Why not?
"A body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts
form one body." --- 1
Corinthians 12:12
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Wisdom
from Naomi of N Hollywood, CA
We come to love not by finding a perfect person but by learning
to see an imperfect person perfectly.
Thanks
to this week's winners:
Tom of Pasadena; Don of Kelowna; Cheryl of Arcadia; Levon of LA;
Charlie of New York.
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Comments
Anonymous
Sat, 01/31/2015 - 09:53
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Loved the Cheer
Thank you for the TGIF! I enjoyed the "Senior Cheer". Have a good weekend and enjoy this great weather.
Rick
Anonymous
Sat, 01/31/2015 - 09:54
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Working for God
Happy to note that you enjoy the work you are doing for God's kingdom. Bless you!
Dette
Anonymous
Sat, 01/31/2015 - 09:55
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Working With Kids
Thanks Raoul, great advice for sharing our gifts. Reminded me of the day I visited my Grandsons Kindergarten Class. He had hyped my visit for months before I arrived and felt like A celebrity on my walking into the classroom.
The toughest part was getting up from the little chair I was sitting in but they all came to my aid tugging and pushing till I could stand.
One of the best experiences of my life.
Take Care, Tom of Pasadena
Anonymous
Sat, 01/31/2015 - 09:56
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Good Sermon
Hi Raoul!
Now that's a pretty good sermon, indeed, not bad my friend! Keep it up. I hope you and Jackie are doing well these days. I have become addicted to your Friday collection of goodies and all the amazing things to see and hear. That is a blessing!
Blessings!
Lee
Anonymous
Fri, 02/13/2015 - 11:23
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Secret Video
So I watched that 'secret' video and immediately Snoped and then laughed when I saw your second link. Would be very cool thing though.
Hope you and your family had a lovely Christmas. Wishing you all the best for 2015.
Jody