"... your ministry is how much of a tip
you leave at a resturant; when you leave a hotel room
messed up or not; whether you flush your toilet or not.
Your ministry is the way you love people.
Just some Random thoughts about
becoming a woman of more substance
I am choosing this year to not become caught up
in the season's frenzy. Instead I am letting God pull
and refine me into a woman who sees beyond the surface.
I am slowing down and trying to only do the neccessary.
The necessary to move me closer to Christ.
I have been moved to reach out to my neighbors
around me (and not just the street kind although
they are a good place for me to begin).
And I have decided to treat family and friends
to gifts made by artist friends and myself
and not resort to superficial or convenience.
It will not be an easy thing for me to do
because I like easy, but I am tired of simplifing
on the most important things so that I can "fluff "
and "foo foo" the season.
The quotes are from a Rich Mullen's biographical book,
An Arrow Pointing to Heaven
(by James B. Smith, Amazon sells it used
and it would make a lovely Gift)
It inspires me to become a more authentic
person of faith,
as I hope these words will do for you.
Love and Peace to you,
Katie
6 comments:
Thanks Katie, wonderful words to live by, daily. This time of year can be stressful... alot of "self-imposed" expectations. I'm trying to keep my eyes on Jesus, "the reason for the season", and not all the hoopla.
love ya, Debra
Wow! I love that..."the Accident of being alive".....thanks for the thought provoking post! I became calmer just reading it! Merry Christmas to you!
I loved this post too. I've been trying so hard to live my faith. It's so easy to get caught up in what you can't do instead of concentrating more on what you can do. My goal is to support as many of the women in the store & try to stay away from the Walmart's of the world this Christmas. thanks for your words of encouragement. Jan
that is amazing and beautiful and perfect! I have sent it on to several friends - especially those involved in "traditional" ministry roles as an encouragement. May the peace of the season be with you my friend!
Rich Mullins was so wise. I think I'll go and give him a listen.
Oh, my goodness. This just went straight to my heart. I love what you wrote about gift giving. I kept wondering who wrote that other - part - then I see. It was Rich Mullins, my hero. I'll be mentioning this on my blog.
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