Deep Thoughts by Mr. G

Article on raise an awareness of the danger of Islam at local Public High School Ummm what about the dangers of Christianity? 1. That one has to forsake their Father and Mother. 2. One has to count the cost to follow Jesus. 3. You actually might be transformed. 4. Your mind maybe renewed. 5. That there will be persecution. 6. Not everything will be ok. 7. You are called to love one another and love those that even hate you. 8. It isn't so much about You than it is "I AM" 9. There are no Guarantees this side of Heaven. 10. Having a relationship with Jesus - just is dangerous. It messes up your whole world.

There is a whole debate on Self Esteem and that of self-protection. By self-esteem, I define it as one's view evaluation of their own worth or self-worth. I like the following definition: "the experience of being competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and being worthy of happiness." The problem with self-esteem is that sometimes the ability to cope with abuse in one's own life hurts their self-esteem or even questions their image as they are created by God and to be tranformed. I know the abuse I have suffered has hurt my own self-worth and even God-worth as I have focused much from ME to that of the Great "I AM" We need to tell students that they are valued. They need to have self-worth. That God values them and created them. There is hope and purpose. The real issue is how to balance this in a PC (Politically Correct) world that wants self-esteem to be self-protection. Self-protection is defined as that of protecting of one's self or othe

1. Your relationship with God is more important than your ministry. Take time to tend to your soul. 2. Your Family is important. Do not neglect your family. They are your number one ministry. 3. Learn to delegate responsibility. The more you equip - the less you do yourself. 4. Spend time alone. - Get a hobby. It will help your sanity. 5. Be a life long learner. Invest in resources, studies, online etc. 6. Choose your battles wisely. Not every hill is worth dying for. Learn conflict resolution and even have others take the heat off of you. 7. Build relationships that will last. 8. The Kingdom of God is Bigger than your one Church. Learn to network, get to know other churches, learn from them and vice versa. 9. Be a leader. Be responsible and be the leader God called you to be - don't try to be something you are not. 10. Be humble. Part of that is being authentic. Not everyone is buddy buddy with Doug Fields, knows Marko, or even can speak at Group's or YS' or whoever's