Tuesday
Sep022008
Six days since my last blog
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 10:30PM not writers block but just a little vacation. So I thought I'd just send a few lessons I've been learning the past few days.
- when things change, some people come and a few people leave.
- see the plan through and trust your holy hunches
- prepare for self doubt-- keep remembering why you are changing.
- worship shouldn't make people feel comfortable (including you)
- Self pity is for sissies.
- If you sabbath weekly, you will get more done.
- don't base decisions on next week's results. Base decisions on eternity.
- don't leave a hungry cat outside over night on garbage day.
- in politics, never accept a invitation to join a ticket unless you and your kids are perfect.
- 16 pea soup is awesome. You can make a pot for under six bucks. It lasts for three meals.
- Always stock up on the Glade if you eat 16 pea soup on consecutive days.
- speaking the truth is painful but in the long run it's the best thing you can do for people.
- don't speak the truth to someone unless you are courageous enough to hear truth (or lies) about yourself
- kids pick up on stuff without you saying anything.
- create pockets of fun during meetings you conduct. (it's the Julie andrews spoonful of sugar)
- if you have to choose between laughter and revenge- laughter is always the higher call.
- there's a button that leads to creativity it's the power-off button on the remote control.
- kids make mistakes on their own without your help- don't over-think parenting.
- don't consider yourself a success- you're just setting yourself up.
- a pastor must remember that their members have "real lives"
- the greatest prayers contain the words mercy, forgive, and alleluia.
Reader Comments (2)
I do concur about the kids picking up on stuff without you saying a thing thing as I do the thing about cats, outside and garbage. That also applies to canines.
Holy hunches-YES!
You know, in your spare time, you should write a book or a newspaper column.