A unique learning

Being taught

I John,taught by my kids,workers,Learning

You're never too old to learn- today was a unique learning experience in Cambodia.  As workers worked all around us - we studied together!  

I was taught by my kids.  

Aaron our son-in-law lead our team devotions from I John and it was amazing to watch and amazing to learn.

The thoughts that went through my mind ... I have prayed for this man since my daughter was born ...while I held her in my arms I prayed that God would protect her and choose the man He had created just for her and He did!

I am filled with thankfulness for my kids and their spouses - I learn from all of them every time I'm with them!  

It's such a role reversal, humbling and gratifying - to be taught by my kids.... God is good!

starting out

It is so weird to often be the most experienced one in a group or ministry setting.  That carries with it a great deal of responsibility.

Despite my age, I find myself very interested in things or people that are just starting out.

These are the 'starting out' things and people that surround me currently:

1.  puppies = training
2.  young married couples = mentoring
3.  new ministry families = getting to know one another
4.  new ministry opportunities = preparing brand-new ideas and strategies
5.  learning = diligently reading to stay current and learn as much as I can about leading/personal
                      growth/God
6.  new staff = balancing giving space allowing them to create their own way with necessary
                        boundaries of accomplishments required
7.  new creative ways of raising funds = special events and Missional opportunities
8.  endless possibilities for new groups = recruiting new leaders to help shepherd special focus groups

My energy soars when given new challenges and opportunities.  I don't think it's because I can't admit my age - I just love being part of anything that is just 'starting out'!

Do new challenges energize you or weigh you down?  Leave a comment to further discuss!