The Vents of Sammy Brent

What Is This Brutha Talk’n ‘Bout Now?

December 18, 2009 • 4:32 PM 0

Urgent Request

Hey there,

Hope you’re enjoying the last FULL WEEK before Christmas.  My wife and I would like to ask a HUGE favor from you.  As many of you know, I’m excited to be working as the Family Pastor at Blueprint Church and we’re only weeks away from our first service.  Unfortunately, extremely urgent needs don’t follow any given calendar.

Albert & Felicia Spaulding moved to Atlanta from Indianapolis back in October, and are a part of our church plant team. The Spauldings are on a journey that my wife and I know well.  They, too, are raising a son with Autism.

On Wednesday evening, 11 year old Justice fell from a 15ft porch severely breaking his ankle.  After taking him to the hospital and speaking with a specialist, the decision was made to perform surgery.  As if the traumatic experience and emotional toll wasn’t enough, the Spauldings (being new to Atlanta and WITHOUT health care insurance) were told they would need over $6,000 for the operation.

Presently, the family is at home contacting family & friends in order to raise money for Justice.  It all seems unreal, especially considering the calmness he’s maintained while enduring so much pain.  His mom (Felicia) and I were on the phone earlier and she described to me how the medical staff kept complimenting them on how pleasant he’s been throughout the entire episode (a real trooper)!

If you’d like to help the Spaulding family, please log on to our website, www.blueprintchurch.org.  If you click on the GIVE tab, it will provide you an E-give option at the bottom of the page.  Once you’ve signed in, E-give will ask for an amount and then provide a space for SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.  At that point, note Benevolence.

Please know that we GREATLY appreciate this & I look forward to updating you very soon!!!
Thanks a lot…

Dula

Filed under: Action Speaks, Life, church plant

December 7, 2009 • 5:33 PM 0

Day 7 of SEVEN

Deuteronomy 5

Verses 24-33

“And you said, Behold, the Lord our God has shown us his glory and greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire. This day we have seen God speak with man, and man still live.25 Now therefore why should we die? For this great fire will consume us. If we hear the voice of the Lord our God any more, we shall die.26 For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of fire as we have, and has still lived?27 Go near and hear all that the Lord our God will say and speak to us all that the Lord our God will speak to you, and we will hear and do it. 28 And the Lord heard your words, when you spoke to me. And the Lord said to me, I have heard the words of this people, which they have spoken to you. They are right in all that they have spoken.29 Oh that they had such a mind as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever!30 Go and say to them, Return to your tents.31 But you, stand here by me, and I will tell you the whole commandment and the statutes and the rules that you shall teach them, that they may do them in the land that I am giving them to possess.32 You shall be careful therefore to do as the Lord your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.33 You shall walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you shall possess.”

Psalm 81

Verses 11-16

“But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me.12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels.13 Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!14 I would soon subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes.15 Those who hate the Lord would cringe toward him, and their fate would last forever.16 But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”

Psalm 95:5-10

“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!7 For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice,8 do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah, as on the day at Massah in the wilderness,9 when your fathers put me to the test and put me to the proof, though they had seen my work.10 For forty years I loathed that generation and said, They are a people who go astray in their heart, and they have not known my ways.11 Therefore I swore in my wrath, They shall not enter my rest.”

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December 6, 2009 • 12:36 PM 0

Days 5 & 6 of Seven (WITH AN EXPLANATION)!

Yeah, I’m posting two days in one…you gotta problem with that?

I’ve been both inspired & PROVOKED by the efforts of a couple of dear friends to embrace the Sabbath and engage with family.  My wife and I have extremely busy lives SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY…that’s right, MONDAY for us actually begins on Sunday.  All the more reason for us to be intentional on the days we choose to unplug.

With that in mind, we’re modifying how we do LIFE on Saturdays and beginning to treat it as a Sabbath.  I’d be the FIRST to admit that it’s not easy, and we barely have a couple of consistent Saturdays where we’ve actually Sabbath(ed)!!!  I mean, just yesterday there was a TON of basketball & football games being televised and there were SEVERAL occasions I was  tempted to call, email, and tweet!!!

In those moments, I reminded myself of the scripture, “What does it profit a man to TWEET the whole world and lose his soul?”  Ok, maybe that’s not a passage from the Bible…the point is it’s not EASY to unplug.  We’re making the adjustments NOW, so we can offer our best to the areas where we’re most passionate.

Quick shout out to Jarrett & Jeanne Stevens for reminding me of what’s really important…be sure to check out the AMAZING work their launching in the Windy City!

Day 5 of Seven

Matthew 6

Verse 31-34

Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear?32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

James 4

Verse 13-17

Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit–14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.15 Instead you ought to say, If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

Day 6 of Seven

Psalm 37

Verses 1-6

“Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.”

Chapter 55

Verse 22

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”

Psalm 62

Verses 1-2

“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.2 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.”

Verses 5-8

“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah”

Verses11-12

“Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,12 and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work.”

Proverbs 16

Verses 1-3

“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”

James 5

Verses 6-11

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Filed under: Action Speaks, Life, church plant

December 4, 2009 • 12:20 PM 0

Day 4 of Seven

Psalm 9

Verses 9-10

“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.10 And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.”

Chapter 31

Verses 19-20

“Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!20 In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.”

Chapter 32

Verses 7-11

“You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you. 10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!”

Chapter 91

Verses 1-2

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Chapter 119

Verses 114-117

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!117 Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually!”

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December 3, 2009 • 12:35 PM 0

Day 3 of Seven

This is Day 3 of Seven and I’m getting antsy about sharing more details about this journey we’re on.  Probably not the brightest idea, although I will say it’s been an eye-opening two days and I’m looking forward to what the remaining FIVE have in store.

Last night, I shared everything with my small group and explained the areas of focus for this journey…having accountability and additional prayer is always a PLUS!!  Especially when it’s a burden/concern which they can share & own.

Ok, enough about me…

Exodus 14

Verses 13-14

“And Moses said to the people, Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.14 The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”

Verses 24-25

“And in the morning watch the Lord in the pillar of fire and of cloud looked down on the Egyptian forces and threw the Egyptian forces into a panic,25 clogging their chariot wheels so that they drove heavily. And the Egyptians said, Let us flee from before Israel, for the Lord fights for them against the Egyptians.”

Deuteronomy 3

Verses 21-22

“And I commanded Joshua at that time, Your eyes have seen all that the Lord your God has done to these two kings. So will the Lord do to all the kingdoms into which you are crossing.22 You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.”

Chapter 20

Verses 2-4

“And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the people3 and shall say to them, Hear, O Israel, today you are drawing near for battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them,4 for the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”

Judges 7

Verses 2-3

“The Lord said to Gideon, The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over me, saying, My own hand has saved me.3 Now therefore proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, Whoever is fearful and trembling, let him return home and hurry away from Mount Gilead. Then 22,000 of the people returned, and 10,000 remained.”

Verses 7-15

“And the Lord said to Gideon, With the 300 men who lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hand, and let all the others go every man to his home.8 So the people took provisions in their hands, and their trumpets. And he sent all the rest of Israel every man to his tent, but retained the 300 men. And the camp of Midian was below him in the valley.” 9 That same night the Lord said to him, Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hand.10 But if you are afraid to go down, go down to the camp with Purah your servant.11 And you shall hear what they say, and afterward your hands shall be strengthened to go down against the camp. Then he went down with Purah his servant to the outposts of the armed men who were in the camp.12 And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the people of the East lay along the valley like locusts in abundance, and their camels were without number, as the sand that is on the seashore in abundance.13 When Gideon came, behold, a man was telling a dream to his comrade. And he said, Behold, I dreamed a dream, and behold, a cake of barley bread tumbled into the camp of Midian and came to the tent and struck it so that it fell and turned it upside down, so that the tent lay flat.14 And his comrade answered, This is no other than the sword of Gideon the son of Joash, a man of Israel; God has given into his hand Midian and all the camp. 15 As soon as Gideon heard the telling of the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped. And he returned to the camp of Israel and said, Arise, for the Lord has given the host of Midian into your hand.”

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December 2, 2009 • 12:44 PM 0

Day 2 of Seven

Exodus 3

Verses 4-6

“When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, Moses, Moses! And he said, Here I am.5 Then he said, Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.6 And he said, I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.”

Verses 11-15

“But Moses said to God, Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?12 He said, But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain. 13Then Moses said to God, If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, The God of your fathers has sent me to you, and they ask me, What is his name? what shall I say to them?14 God said to Moses, I am who I am. And he said, Say this to the people of Israel, I am has sent me to you.15 God also said to Moses, Say this to the people of Israel, The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations.”

Verses 21-22

“And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and when you go, you shall not go empty,22 but each woman shall ask of her neighbor, and any woman who lives in her house, for silver and gold jewelry, and for clothing. You shall put them on your sons and on your daughters. So you shall plunder the Egyptians.”

Judges 6

Verses 13-16

“And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor. And Gideon said to him, Please, sir, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all his wonderful deeds that our fathers recounted to us, saying, Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt? But now the Lord has forsaken us and given us into the hand of Midian.14 And the Lord turned to him and said, Go in this might of yours and save Israel from the hand of Midian; do not I send you?15 And he said to him, Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.16 And the Lord said to him, But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.”

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December 1, 2009 • 12:13 PM 2

Day 1 of Seven!!!

Ok, so this is Day 1 of a SEVEN (7) day journey I’m on w/ a few close friends.  I don’t have permission from them to fully explain it…even if I did, I’m not quite sure I’d want to this early.  I feel like the context will make more sense in time…not so much in the moment.

Just know this is Day 1 of SEVEN and we’ve got some exciting days ahead!!!

Deuteronomy 1

Verses 29-33

“Then I said to you, Do not be in dread or afraid of them.30 The Lord your God who goes before you will himself fight for you, just as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes,31 and in the wilderness, where you have seen how the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you went until you came to this place.32 Yet in spite of this word you did not believe the Lord your God,33 who went before you in the way to seek you out a place to pitch your tents, in fire by night and in the cloud by day, to show you by what way you should go. ESV

Joshua 1

Verse 3 “Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses.” ESV

Verses 5-9 “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” ESV

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October 19, 2009 • 3:43 PM 1

Grunt, grimace…naah, JUST BREATHE!!!

There’s plenty of ways to respond to bad news.  I think we’ve all been there and were forced to live w/ the regret of responding inappropriately or stand proud for responding the right way!!!

This is one of those times when responding inappropriately LOOKED SO GOOD!!!

My finally doomed G4...well at least the screen is history!!!

My finally doomed G4...well at least the screen is history!!!

The above photo is a picture of my DAMAGED vintage ibook G4 (yeah, it’s old & they were not calling them Macbooks when I got it)!

My eight year old son decided to carry my opened notebook by grabbing the top corners of the screen.  Oh, did I mention it was in the presence of my closest & dearest loved-one who will remain nameless?  Needless to say, it dropped from his little filthy hands landing on the carpet, sources say.

Now, I was informed of the incident three-plus hours afterwards and after I opened the computer to see, once again, the above pic (note to the audience: always provide an explanation immediately after a catastrophe…never let the victim learn they’re a victim on their own)!

In that moment, I wanted to lose it (key words: WANTED TO).  Instead of entertaining any of my “quite often used” options, I sat down on the couch, and started to watch a movie I had DVR’d earlier…just so happens to be one that the aforementioned “nameless” family member and I enjoy watching together!!!

For some reason, with all of the options going on in my head, a question took forefront.  And the question was this: Is it really worth it?  The attitude and silent treatment that I’d normally stink up the house with…sucking my teeth every time Myles comes in the room all because he’s ONCE AGAIN, broken one of my toys.  Is it all worth it?

After the movie started and I got to one of the early & HILARIOUS scenes, I started to reassess the damage.  I paused the movie and felt my blood pressure start to increase again.  Then, as if I was talking to someone else in the room, I told myself (albeit in my Daddy’s voice) BOY, IT’S A COMPUTER!!!  Stop worrying ‘bout this thing & get a grip, NEGRO…because CLEARLY Myles didn’t have a good one!” LOL

I believe that sometimes no response is the godly response.  The Scriptures speak on more than one occasion of not allowing our things to have us.  Jesus spent “all day” talking about how our attitudes should be during his famous Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 & 6).

Right responses are not at all easy ones and in my case too few to be the norm.  The goal is to have the “proper” response ongoing…even if it’s just breathing!!!

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June 19, 2009 • 12:20 PM 1

2009 Championship Year!

steelers

It’s only June and it’s been quite a year, especially in my sports world.  Never have I been more excited (with plenty of reason) to be a fan of my favorite teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, UNC Tarheels, and the Los Angeles Lakers.  Two professional sports teams, one college basketball team and three championships won all in the same year.

As a diehard fan, this is the thing most sports fans can only DREAM of…your favorite sports teams all winning their respective championships.  From conversations at the barbershop to small watercooler-talks at the job, there’s always more leverage for the fan whose team is either expected to win or on some ridiculous winning streak.

santonio holmes
By the time my beloved Steelers won the Super Bowl back in February (with that dominating defense & incredible catch in the final seconds by Santonio Holmes) my Tarheels were one of the top teams in the country and were closing in on the ACC regular season championship (although we ended up losing the ACC tournament semifinals…NO BIG).  Also, my Lakers were kicking butt in the western conference and playing with a determination lacking last year.

March Madness arrives and my Tarheels looked poised from the first game. Ty Lawson returned after a foot injury and in the championship game, my boys destroyed Michigan State (it was actually over by halftime).  Two of my top teams with championships and we were only in early April.

tarheel championship

The NBA playoffs could not come quick enough.  Most of my friends were already aware of my excitement in talking about sports and knew I was dying to run my mouth about the Lakers.  I felt it was my obligation to be as vocal and aware of everything in Laker-land.  It only helped me when the games ended up being some of the best in recent playoff memory.  Once it became clear that the Kobe-Lebron finals would have to wait another year, I prepared myself to be fitted for my imaginary championship ring.

trophy

God knows I wish diehard fans were rewarded with rings when their teams won the championships.  I’d have three this year…the year I turn 40!  This is what being a sports fan is all about.

steelers championship ring

Thanks guys for the experience & the many memories to come!

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June 10, 2009 • 2:43 AM 1

Just Gravy

WOW, it’s been a minute…this is the first blog I’ve cranked out in quite some time and since my pace has somewhat leveled out (now that Myles is back from NC) I thought I’d pen a couple of quick thoughts.

A few of weeks ago, I had the privilege of accompanying my friend Maina on a tour of the Russell Building in Washington, DC.  Not to sound UGLY or anything, but if that means nothing to you, it’s probably because either you’ve never been AND/OR you’re not too sure of the significance of what’s inside.

Prior to this particular visit, I actually was both.  In fact, when I was told of a friend who worked in the building, my response was no different than if he worked at the local Kroger’s.  That is, until I went inside and saw for myself the complexity of the complex, equipped with underground train-access to the other government buildings in the area.

Our tour was led by a police officer that had worked there for a little under a decade.  He gave us access & explanations that most tourists could’ve only dreamed (see pix from the Capital Bldg below).
lawn from balcnycap balcnybruhz on stepz
After touring offices of notable government officials, the most moving part for me was the few minutes we spent viewing the statues (just down the hall from the rotunda in the Capital Building) of statesmen from all over the country.  Several had given their lives (literally) for the cause of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” I couldn’t help but wonder how they arrived at the decision to go into public service and who were the influencers of their day.
abe lincoln
A few days ago, I was reminded of my experience in DC while watching the unveiling of Ronald Regan’s statue.  The coverage on C-SPAN was excellent and quite honestly, somewhat moving (a definite first for me).  After hearing several people describe the significance of his life both inside & outside the oval office, I found myself rehearsing one simple truth.  In fact, it was the same statement that continued to grip me during the tour:  Life is too short to be lived without having the end in mind.

Here’s the deal, we all spend each and every moment of our lives doing something.  Whether it’s something we love and have lots of passion, or it’s something we hate, or it’s something we simply got locked into doing and before long, half of our life was spent doing it.  I’m sure we all can relate to either being there or knowing someone who is presently faced with that dilemma.

I think it’s obvious that many of the individuals who are now immortalized in the Capital Building’s halls gave their lives to something they believed in and loved.  They were consumed by the passion they had for public service.  It was their thing…that one thing they felt called & compelled to do in life.  Everything else was just gravy!

outside cap bldg

Sadly, there’s always a price to pay when our passions are lived without a specific end in mind.  It doesn’t matter what the industry is, there’s always specific trappings that accompany a passion without parameters regardless of the person involved.  Making the conscious choice to live out our passions without defining our parameters is a proven formula for disaster and regret.

Broken promises, disappointed children, forgotten dreams, long hours spent away, misplaced priorities, missed birthdays, missed family times, overlooked & ignored health issues, poor eating habits, sleepless nights, unattended events are all just a glimpse of the heartache caused by passionate careers without parameters.

I don’t want to sound like I’m trying to minimize the impact or importance those in public service have had on this country.  Their efforts truly can’t be recognized enough.  However, one of the gauges I’m consistently asking myself is am I allowing my own personal drive and passion for ministry to adversely affect the ones I love the most.  The truth of the matter is I only have one opportunity to be the best at each of the roles I play in life (husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend).

As I pursue my passions, it’s a must for me to keep the end in mind and have practical parameters in order to maintain the relationships most important.  Tina and Myles should NEVER be (with God’s help) overlooked or undervalued because of my career or anything else I pursue for that matter.
my life
Mark Batterson (www.evotional.com) said it perfectly in one of his recent blogs, “who you are around children is who you really are.”  Given that I’ve worked with students for well over a decade now, I found this to be pretty profound.  It’s a cool exercise even for those who don’t have children.

Now, take it a step further if you’re a parent and ask yourself this question: who are you around your own children?  A stranger?  A tyrant?  A guilt-ridden parent due to lack of attention and instead of parenting you’ve become a doormat for your kids to walk on?  I’d be the first to admit that parenting isn’t easy, but it’s certainly worth making the necessary adjustments to be the best for your kids!

Life really is too short to be lived without the end in mind.  All of us have skills and talents given to us by God Almighty that bring fulfillment and satisfaction when exercised regularly. I could be wrong, but I don’t think He blessed us to effectively use our skills and  abuse our families.  My prayer is that our loved ones will always get our best and whatever we have left to offer the world would be just gravy.

brown-gravy

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