Well known author Tony Campolo once said, "As an American society, including those of us in the church, we raise our children so that; they get good grades, get into a good university, so they can get a good job, make a good wage and buy good stuff."
Very little in our culture is done to encourage our children, especially those in high school, to be world changers.
Several times this week I was reminded that out of the hundreds of students I have met over the past fifteen years while in ministry there have been a handful that I have motivated to, as Gandhi put it, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." I don't say that with pride, but with pure humility. There are many moments in my career that it has been very difficult to see any change in the hearts of my students. For some reason however, God choose this week to hit me over the head with a hammer several times in an attempt to remind me that I have caused many a ripple of change through my life's work.
It's nearly impossible to escape from who God has created you to be. Life works best when you stop fighting that fact.
Do life different!
2 comments:
Roger, You constantly leave a lasting mark. It's funny to think about, but even in the most miserable of circumstances in our lives, you have managed to encourage young people to choose difference-making ventures for their own lives. You are the most incredible, inspiring person I know. I am proud to be your wife! I love you.
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