Decide to Ride
Another Day Along the Way
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Another day,
I listened as I sat for lunch. Gathered together with friends, words from missionary Larry Myers reminded me how each of us can make amazing differences in this world. His years in Mexico, his moments of walking through when no one else would applaud his steps, his heart of service, his church buildings constructed, his health care centers established, his schools built.
As I asked my question, I expected a lengthy answer. I was wrong. "Larry, what is the key to accomplishing so many things in your years of ministry?," I asked. Larry said, "Walking in obedience to God even when no one else understands why you're walking there."
Larry Myers of Mexico Ministries said that to Chris Maxwell of Can-I-Get-Everyone-To-Agree-With-Me Ministries. My face smiled. My head nodded. My heart hurt. My spirit knew not to argue.
Will I follow that advice no matter the price?
And you. Where are you in the obedience or applause strategy? Think about it. Then decide to ride in the correct direction.
Along the way,
Chris Maxwell
Powerful Statement: Thousands of people are glad I did not say no. (Larry Myers, Mexico Ministries)
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A guest speaker at Rollins College on Thursday, March 16th
On Thursday, March 16th at 5 PM in the Galloway Room (Mills) Chris
Maxwell, pastor of Evangel Assembly of God, will be reading from his
book Changing My Mind. Approximately ten years ago Chris was suddenly
struck with this viral encephalitis and lost the ability to speak
coherently and even remember the names of his children. This memoir
describes Chris's experiences as a victim of this disease, his recovery
process (he speaks very well now), and how this disability has affected
his life, his family, his work, and his relationships. You can read
more about Chris and his book on Chris's website:
http://www.chrismaxwellweb.com/changing-my-mind.htm.
I look forward to seeing you there. Chris will be available immediately
after the reading for book signing and general conversation.
Jim Rovira
Jim Rovira
http://thephilosopersstone.blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Another day,
I listened as I sat for lunch. Gathered together with friends, words from missionary Larry Myers reminded me how each of us can make amazing differences in this world. His years in Mexico, his moments of walking through when no one else would applaud his steps, his heart of service, his church buildings constructed, his health care centers established, his schools built.
As I asked my question, I expected a lengthy answer. I was wrong. "Larry, what is the key to accomplishing so many things in your years of ministry?," I asked. Larry said, "Walking in obedience to God even when no one else understands why you're walking there."
Larry Myers of Mexico Ministries said that to Chris Maxwell of Can-I-Get-Everyone-To-Agree-With-Me Ministries. My face smiled. My head nodded. My heart hurt. My spirit knew not to argue.
Will I follow that advice no matter the price?
And you. Where are you in the obedience or applause strategy? Think about it. Then decide to ride in the correct direction.
Along the way,
Chris Maxwell
Powerful Statement: Thousands of people are glad I did not say no. (Larry Myers, Mexico Ministries)
----------------------------------------------------------
A guest speaker at Rollins College on Thursday, March 16th
On Thursday, March 16th at 5 PM in the Galloway Room (Mills) Chris
Maxwell, pastor of Evangel Assembly of God, will be reading from his
book Changing My Mind. Approximately ten years ago Chris was suddenly
struck with this viral encephalitis and lost the ability to speak
coherently and even remember the names of his children. This memoir
describes Chris's experiences as a victim of this disease, his recovery
process (he speaks very well now), and how this disability has affected
his life, his family, his work, and his relationships. You can read
more about Chris and his book on Chris's website:
http://www.chrismaxwellweb.com/changing-my-mind.htm.
I look forward to seeing you there. Chris will be available immediately
after the reading for book signing and general conversation.
Jim Rovira
Jim Rovira
http://thephilosopersstone.blogspot.com
2 Comments:
Dad Thats good stuff... take us there... as a church take us there..
Larry's words echo Noah's story. You challenge me to make it my story too.
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