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Can God Lead Me Through Dry Times?
It doesn’t take long to notice when a drought occurs. Plants, animals, and people all suffer when the land becomes dry. Everything changes when the rain shuts off as the availability of water is paramount.
Sometimes we feel like we’re going through other types of droughts in life—emotional, spiritual, and mental—and in these times we feel empty, worn, and depleted. These moments are often accompanied by our lack of gumption, focus, and energy. If our droughts get severe, the mere mention of “hope” can make us aware of how little hope we hold.
A Broken Voice Spoke the Clearest
Life is often much bigger than what we make it. To live only for ourselves is to cheat our own experience. To do something truly significant is to invest in someone else.
On Sunday, Oct 22, 2023, Mark Stuart invested in me.
Waiting for Easter
My wife and I sat at the table with our kids. We were dying Easter eggs when the memory came to me. I dunked an egg and looked at my family. “When I was younger, we used to watch The Ten Commandments when it came on television.” I doubted any of our kids knew what I was talking about, so I turned to my wife and continued. “I liked that movie—we waited every year for it to come on. Did you watch it when you were little?”
How Valuable is a Mentor?
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” If we’re honest with ourselves, we can testify to the truth of his statement. A good mentor is a priceless gift.
I’ve heard my own mouth say it many times. “Everyone needs a mentor.” I’ve preached the notion to others. “Get a mentor! Find someone you trust. Someone who’s doing what you want to do. Someone who already is what you want to become.” Doing so only makes sense, and I’ve taken my own advice many times.
I’ve had several mentors.