Oh wait! Thoughts for everyone

So I was having coffee with my friend Bruce. Who by the way is a fantastic human. He read yesterday's blog about thoughts for pastors. He called me out. He said, No, those are not thoughts for pastors, those are thoughts for everyone.

So I am going to do a brief re-write with everyone in mind.

Here are some things that I think are important for all humans to keep in mind.

1. model and express love at all times

2. Teach others to model and express love. In doing so, you are building the culture.

3. Work hard. Go the second mile. Set the example of sacrifice for the cause.

4. Take everyone in. Everyone matters. Learn their names.

5. Don’t run from problems, run to them. Find the unhappy person and do everything that you can to help them reengage.

6.  Be honest in your finances.  No secret accounts.  Don't hide expenses.

7. Never use people.  They are here to be loved, not used.

8. Be relevant and down to earth. Talk to the people like they talk to each other. Jesus did not talk down to anyone.

9. You cannot expect people to deliver a higher level of commitment then you deliver yourself.

10. Be willing to be helpful to anyone, anytime.

11. Show an interest in every group, even if you are not really interested in whatever that group is about. Go because you care about the people.

12. Participate in the management of resources in a way that saves for the future. Be frugal.

13. Stay on mission. Love God and love others.

14. Remember that you will not always be here. Your life is a gift from God and it does have an end date. Leave the world better than you found it.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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