Monday, December 3, 2018

Learn their name

What’s in a name?

When I was young I wanted to be named Dave. Dave was the coolest kid in my 4th grade class. Over the years I have learned that my parents gave me the name Jeff because they valued it. We named our children because we loved those names. A good deal of thought and love probably went into your name.

I have also figured out that a name is what you make it. A name can be despised or loved simply based on how a person lived their life. Adolph Hitler, Charles Manson = bad names. Winston Churchill, Princess Diana Spencer = good names.

When you know someone’s name and say it, they become real to you. When we talk to people and don’t know or say their name, they are a number in the crowd. People want to be known. People want to feel valued. Simply learning and saying someone’s name can make their day.

It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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I am leading some trips this year and next. If you are interested in reading about them, or joining in, the links are below.....

Holy Land Tour - includes my favorite spots
with optional Jerusalem extension
March 4-13, 2019

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