Four years—nearly 1,500 days, that’s how long a friend of mine has been carrying around their anger hurt and resentment. Dave* recently sat down over a cup of coffee to talk with the person who had hurt him. During their talk Dave said there’s a lot of water over the dam we can’t get back; we can’t change what happened . . . It’s hard to start over; I just don’t know how to fix it.
I can identify with Dave. How can we ever hope to resolve conflict, to forgive those who have sinned against us? How can we begin again?
Today I sat down with another friend who like Dave was facing a conflict with someone—another Christian with ‘an attitude’. He asked me to come and pray for the two of them. As I went to this meeting I asked God how I should pray and what I should say. God directed me to the following words of Jesus.
"If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him—work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you've made a friend . . . Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there."
Matthew 18:15-20 (MsgB)
It isn’t often that we connect what Jesus says here; we somehow think that Jesus is dealing with two different issues. On the one hand is church discipline and on the other is prayer. Yet this is not two different things at all. The two or three that Jesus says He will be in the midst of are those Christians who have had some kind of disagreement and hurt each other. When people who have been divided agree together in prayer, that’s when you can be certain that God will answer their prayers!
My friends are in the same place: they are both dependant upon God to do what they can’t. My friend Dave is right, he can’t fix it. But here is the good news: GOD CAN! And God will as two or three who have been separated from each other because of sin decide to agree together and ask God for help. What Satan intended for evil in their lives God works out for good. God heals the brokenhearted and gives them a new beginning (See Romans 8:28; Psalm 147:3).
I’m confident that God will help Dave to make a fresh start and find healing for his hurts. I know God will do the same for you if you’re willing to do what Jesus says.
* Dave is not his real name.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Circle the wagons
Not many of us were around during the days of westward expansion in the United States. The vast frontier lay before would be settlers holding anticipation and excitement together with the fear and uncertainty of the unknown.
Most folks made their journey west as part of a wagon train, which offered the experience of those who knew the country and the safety of numbers. As the wagons made the journey west they would come to camp each night and ‘circle the wagons.’ The circle of wagons not only provided security from wild animals but it also built community among the pioneers.
The same strategy would be used if the wagon train was attacked by Indians or bandits; the call would go out to circle the wagons. From behind the wagons the men could take aim with their rifles to defend their families and property. Circling the wagons created a safe place in an uncertain world.
How blessed the man you train, God, the woman you instruct in your Word, Providing a circle of quiet within the clamor of evil, while a jail is being built for the wicked.
Psalm 94:12-13 (MsgB)
I don’t know about you, but I want to be inside God’s “circle of quiet.” Our lives are still very much like those of the westward pioneers with its uncertainty and difficulties. We are never promised a life without problems or ‘smooth sailing’ to borrow another metaphor. That’s why I’m glad I can ‘circle the wagons’ around my heart and find a safe place to rest.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that my day goes better when I have taken time to pray and read God’s word. These little things help to keep me safe within God’s presence—to move out under the direction of our ‘Wagon-Master’, to ‘circle the wagons’ for a time of peace and rest, or as a secure place of defense against the enemy.
We are on a great adventure. Ours is not a journey west, but to a far better place; heaven will be our eternal home. God’s wagon train will get you there. Circle the wagons around your heart and let God’s word train you for the journey ahead.
Most folks made their journey west as part of a wagon train, which offered the experience of those who knew the country and the safety of numbers. As the wagons made the journey west they would come to camp each night and ‘circle the wagons.’ The circle of wagons not only provided security from wild animals but it also built community among the pioneers.
The same strategy would be used if the wagon train was attacked by Indians or bandits; the call would go out to circle the wagons. From behind the wagons the men could take aim with their rifles to defend their families and property. Circling the wagons created a safe place in an uncertain world.
How blessed the man you train, God, the woman you instruct in your Word, Providing a circle of quiet within the clamor of evil, while a jail is being built for the wicked.
Psalm 94:12-13 (MsgB)
I don’t know about you, but I want to be inside God’s “circle of quiet.” Our lives are still very much like those of the westward pioneers with its uncertainty and difficulties. We are never promised a life without problems or ‘smooth sailing’ to borrow another metaphor. That’s why I’m glad I can ‘circle the wagons’ around my heart and find a safe place to rest.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that my day goes better when I have taken time to pray and read God’s word. These little things help to keep me safe within God’s presence—to move out under the direction of our ‘Wagon-Master’, to ‘circle the wagons’ for a time of peace and rest, or as a secure place of defense against the enemy.
We are on a great adventure. Ours is not a journey west, but to a far better place; heaven will be our eternal home. God’s wagon train will get you there. Circle the wagons around your heart and let God’s word train you for the journey ahead.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Busy, Busy, Busy
The last few days have had their share of challenges. By 8 o’clock Tuesday morning we had two inches of water covering our bedroom floor because the sump pump could not keep up with the falling rain. You probably have an idea how I spent my day . . . and the next day too.
Last night we met for our Bible study. As we shared prayer requests, I mentioned my challenges, but I did so giving thanks. While I had not planned to clean our bedroom it is drying out and even clean under the bed! Things could always be worse!
Our study concluded with the question, “What hinders you from living out God’s will and plan for your life?” My response was one word: BUSYNESS. With six kids and an occasional disaster, we always have lots of activity to keep us occupied. Sometimes the pace of life just doesn’t seem to let up; I respond to the urgent instead of God’s best.
This morning the house is quiet; the older kids are off to school and the boys are still sleeping. That’s when God put the pieces together for me. Things could always be worse and the pace of life won’t slow down just because it is, but He is still with me.
While Jeremiah was still locked up in jail, a second Message from God was given to him: . . .
Jeremiah certainly had it far worse than I did. Not only was he in prison, but his prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem was beginning to happen. If I had been Jeremiah I might have gotten lost in self pity and missed hearing God. Fortunately, Jeremiah was still attentive to God’s voice.
"This is God's Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.'”
Jeremiah 33:1-3 (MsgB)
The message given to Jeremiah goes on to foretell not only of the restoration of Jerusalem but also the promise of the Messiah—Jesus! If Jeremiah had focused on himself and his problems then he would have missed out on hearing of the hope and promise that was to come! God’s mercy was promised even as His judgment was being poured out.
So the next time you find yourself like me, overcome by difficult circumstances and/or your hectic schedule, remember: God will meet with you right there, if you keep your heart open to listen for His voice. Stop crying about your problems and take time to listen. Not only may God show you that things could always be worse, He may also reassure you of the good things to come!
Last night we met for our Bible study. As we shared prayer requests, I mentioned my challenges, but I did so giving thanks. While I had not planned to clean our bedroom it is drying out and even clean under the bed! Things could always be worse!
Our study concluded with the question, “What hinders you from living out God’s will and plan for your life?” My response was one word: BUSYNESS. With six kids and an occasional disaster, we always have lots of activity to keep us occupied. Sometimes the pace of life just doesn’t seem to let up; I respond to the urgent instead of God’s best.
This morning the house is quiet; the older kids are off to school and the boys are still sleeping. That’s when God put the pieces together for me. Things could always be worse and the pace of life won’t slow down just because it is, but He is still with me.
While Jeremiah was still locked up in jail, a second Message from God was given to him: . . .
Jeremiah certainly had it far worse than I did. Not only was he in prison, but his prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem was beginning to happen. If I had been Jeremiah I might have gotten lost in self pity and missed hearing God. Fortunately, Jeremiah was still attentive to God’s voice.
"This is God's Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.'”
Jeremiah 33:1-3 (MsgB)
The message given to Jeremiah goes on to foretell not only of the restoration of Jerusalem but also the promise of the Messiah—Jesus! If Jeremiah had focused on himself and his problems then he would have missed out on hearing of the hope and promise that was to come! God’s mercy was promised even as His judgment was being poured out.
So the next time you find yourself like me, overcome by difficult circumstances and/or your hectic schedule, remember: God will meet with you right there, if you keep your heart open to listen for His voice. Stop crying about your problems and take time to listen. Not only may God show you that things could always be worse, He may also reassure you of the good things to come!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Nightlights
I had forgotten what it was like to be afraid of the dark. Why is it that when the dark of night falls familiar things become creepy and strange, especially for a child?
Our kids have long since out grown the need to have a night light. With five year old Jake living with us, I suddenly remember what it’s like to be afraid of the dark. The first night he was here with us, we said our prayers and I tucked him into bed. As I reached to turn the light off in the room Jake said, “Will you leave the hall light on, Uncle Greg?” So now each night we turn on a nightlight to help Jake be secure through the dark night. Thankfully Jake sleeps soundly through the night and wakes each morning to a bright new day and a smile on his face.
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians about a bright new Day that is coming for all who believe in Jesus. Yet as we wait for that Day, we sometimes find ourselves feeling as though we are walking in the dark. The shadows grow long, and our heart is sometimes overcome with doubt and fear. That’s why Paul wanted to reassure the Thessalonians, and us, that the Day of Christ’s return is truly coming.
But friends, you're not in the dark, so how could you be taken off guard by any of this? You're sons of Light, daughters of Day. We live under wide open skies and know where we stand.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-5 (MsgB)
It does my heart good to know that we live under “wide open skies.” We don’t need to be afraid of the dark because we know we stand under the grace and love our savior Jesus Christ. God gives us confidence to stand—even when the day grows dark.
Living in northeast Ohio, I know what it’s like to live under gray skies. I’ve often said, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around it will change soon.” While our world may seem to be growing darker day by day, things going from bad to worse, it’s good to know that we live under God’s “wide open skies.”
Jesus has given us His Holy Spirit as a guarantee of the promises that are to come (see 2 Corinthians 1:22). The Holy Spirit is like our little nightlight that keeps us safe and secure through a dark night. I’m glad that I can have confidence that a bright new Day is dawning; Jesus is the coming soon!
Our kids have long since out grown the need to have a night light. With five year old Jake living with us, I suddenly remember what it’s like to be afraid of the dark. The first night he was here with us, we said our prayers and I tucked him into bed. As I reached to turn the light off in the room Jake said, “Will you leave the hall light on, Uncle Greg?” So now each night we turn on a nightlight to help Jake be secure through the dark night. Thankfully Jake sleeps soundly through the night and wakes each morning to a bright new day and a smile on his face.
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians about a bright new Day that is coming for all who believe in Jesus. Yet as we wait for that Day, we sometimes find ourselves feeling as though we are walking in the dark. The shadows grow long, and our heart is sometimes overcome with doubt and fear. That’s why Paul wanted to reassure the Thessalonians, and us, that the Day of Christ’s return is truly coming.
But friends, you're not in the dark, so how could you be taken off guard by any of this? You're sons of Light, daughters of Day. We live under wide open skies and know where we stand.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-5 (MsgB)
It does my heart good to know that we live under “wide open skies.” We don’t need to be afraid of the dark because we know we stand under the grace and love our savior Jesus Christ. God gives us confidence to stand—even when the day grows dark.
Living in northeast Ohio, I know what it’s like to live under gray skies. I’ve often said, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around it will change soon.” While our world may seem to be growing darker day by day, things going from bad to worse, it’s good to know that we live under God’s “wide open skies.”
Jesus has given us His Holy Spirit as a guarantee of the promises that are to come (see 2 Corinthians 1:22). The Holy Spirit is like our little nightlight that keeps us safe and secure through a dark night. I’m glad that I can have confidence that a bright new Day is dawning; Jesus is the coming soon!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Learning to Listen
This is a Pastor’s Pondering that will be remembered for some time; well at least it will be remembered by me. You see for the first time I’m not typing I’m talking! That’s right I’m talking to my computer and it’s listening to me, and it’s typing out what I say for me. This could revolutionize the way I do my work. And I thought spell check was great. Now I don’t even have to guess at how to spell a word, the computer just does it for me!
Now of course there are some glitches. The computer has to be trained to listen to my voice. But as I speak the computer listens and it learns to recognize my voice as I speak. What will Bill Gates and those people at Microsoft think of next?
So what’s the point of putting this into a Pastor’s Pondering, and why should you take the time to read this? I find it interesting that if we can train a machine to listen to our voice then shouldn’t we be able to train ourselves to listen to the voice of the Lord?
Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice” (John 10:27). Yet some of us are pretty stubborn as sheep. We have a hard time listening to the voice of our Master. What can we do to improve our listening skills?
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
Proverbs 8:34 (NIV)
I think Solomon makes it pretty simple. If we are to improve our skill at listening then we need to listen daily. It’s not good enough to think that we can just come to church on Sunday and then be able to hear God’s voice throughout the week. We improve our listening by listening daily.
Listening daily means we need to slow down and wait on God to speak. The Lord will speak to us, but how can we listen if we’re too busy lto listen because we are doing all the talking, or we are listening to our radios, tuning into the TV, or just a day dreaming? We need to stop what we’re doing and say, “Lord, I’m here to just listen to you.”
When we stop and listen we might just be surprised by what we hear. Lord I’m listening.
(By the way for those who are wondering computer got about 90% of this right. Not bad for the first time. )
Now of course there are some glitches. The computer has to be trained to listen to my voice. But as I speak the computer listens and it learns to recognize my voice as I speak. What will Bill Gates and those people at Microsoft think of next?
So what’s the point of putting this into a Pastor’s Pondering, and why should you take the time to read this? I find it interesting that if we can train a machine to listen to our voice then shouldn’t we be able to train ourselves to listen to the voice of the Lord?
Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice” (John 10:27). Yet some of us are pretty stubborn as sheep. We have a hard time listening to the voice of our Master. What can we do to improve our listening skills?
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
Proverbs 8:34 (NIV)
I think Solomon makes it pretty simple. If we are to improve our skill at listening then we need to listen daily. It’s not good enough to think that we can just come to church on Sunday and then be able to hear God’s voice throughout the week. We improve our listening by listening daily.
Listening daily means we need to slow down and wait on God to speak. The Lord will speak to us, but how can we listen if we’re too busy lto listen because we are doing all the talking, or we are listening to our radios, tuning into the TV, or just a day dreaming? We need to stop what we’re doing and say, “Lord, I’m here to just listen to you.”
When we stop and listen we might just be surprised by what we hear. Lord I’m listening.
(By the way for those who are wondering computer got about 90% of this right. Not bad for the first time. )
Monday, October 09, 2006
Final Exams
Do you remember the last time you took a final exam? Perhaps you were in college, or maybe you haven’t taken a test since high school. Basically people respond to such tests in on of three ways.
[1] Some don’t make a big deal of it; they go on with life as normal and don’t worry about the test. Most individuals like this probably fail the test; they certainly don’t do as well as they could.
[2] Others know the test is coming but are busy doing other things. Then on the night before the test they ‘cram’ as much as they can into their heads to remember as much as they possibly can. This person doesn’t just want to pass the test, they want to do well, but their expectations aren’t high.
[3] Finally there are those who not only know the test is coming, but they work hard to prepare for the test. In class they will take notes and ask questions when they don’t understand; books are read and assignments are completed. Then prior to the test they review the material—some will even participate in study groups. Then the test is taken.
Ezra had committed himself to studying the Revelation of God, to living it, and to teaching Israel to live its truths and ways.
Ezra 7:10 (MsgB)
Ezra understood that it wasn’t good enough to just read God’s Word. God’s word required diligent study to understand its meaning and apply its truth to how you live your life from day to day. It isn’t enough to just know facts about the Bible. God wants us to obey His word; that’s the real test, not just to read it, but to do it.
Someone described the Bible like this:
Basic
Instructions
Before
Leaving
Earth.
We will all one day stand before the Lord to give an account for our lives. This will be the ultimate ‘final exam.’ When that time comes and your life on Earth is over will you be prepared?
[1] Some don’t make a big deal of it; they go on with life as normal and don’t worry about the test. Most individuals like this probably fail the test; they certainly don’t do as well as they could.
[2] Others know the test is coming but are busy doing other things. Then on the night before the test they ‘cram’ as much as they can into their heads to remember as much as they possibly can. This person doesn’t just want to pass the test, they want to do well, but their expectations aren’t high.
[3] Finally there are those who not only know the test is coming, but they work hard to prepare for the test. In class they will take notes and ask questions when they don’t understand; books are read and assignments are completed. Then prior to the test they review the material—some will even participate in study groups. Then the test is taken.
Ezra had committed himself to studying the Revelation of God, to living it, and to teaching Israel to live its truths and ways.
Ezra 7:10 (MsgB)
Ezra understood that it wasn’t good enough to just read God’s Word. God’s word required diligent study to understand its meaning and apply its truth to how you live your life from day to day. It isn’t enough to just know facts about the Bible. God wants us to obey His word; that’s the real test, not just to read it, but to do it.
Someone described the Bible like this:
Basic
Instructions
Before
Leaving
Earth.
We will all one day stand before the Lord to give an account for our lives. This will be the ultimate ‘final exam.’ When that time comes and your life on Earth is over will you be prepared?
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Legacy
She was ushered in with her three children followed by her extended family. She was dressed in black and too young to be a widow.
Susie and I attended the funeral of her friend from work. Jeff had suffered the last two years with cancer. His battle was now over. However, the cancer had not beaten him. It may have been the cause that ended his life here on this earth, but Jeff remained steadfast with his unshakable faith in Christ. With his last breath he was promoted from earth to glory.
Some might say thirty-five years is too short a time to live in this life. Yet Jeff made the most of the life time God had given him; he knew that everyone is given only one life to live (see Hebrews 9:27). Over 500 had gathered to pay their last respects, to honor a man who had lived so well.
I had only met Jeff a few times. The last time I saw him was at the OHVA eighth grade graduation. The cancer had taken a toll upon him; though noticeably weak Jeff did his job. He didn’t want special treatment just because he was sick. Like Susie, many others from the school had come to the funeral.
Many people stood to give their tribute to Jeff. Family, friends, former students and even his two former bosses all shared how Jeff had impacted their lives. He was “a man of faith,” “a gentle giant,” “a man of integrity.” His life had touched so many in such a short time. Sitting there my eyes filled with tears several times as I heard stories of His life.
Yet one moment stood out among them all in my mind. One moment that filled my heart with emotion. After all the tributes had been given a song was played; it was as though Jeff—who loved to sing sang this song for us all from the balcony of heaven.
The simplest of all love songs,
I want to sing to You
So I’ll let my words be few,
Jesus I am so in love with you
So I’ll stand in awe of You, Jesus
Yes, I’ll stand in awe of you.
So I’ll let my words be few,
Jesus I am so in love with you.
The spotlight had never really been on Jeff, and in that moment I knew who had really come to honor. It was Jesus who made the difference in Jeff’s life.
When I think about my life and the legacy that I will leave behind, I want to be remembered as a man who stands in awe of the Savior I love. Let my words be few; yes Jesus I love you.
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Ephesians 6:24 (NIV)
Susie and I attended the funeral of her friend from work. Jeff had suffered the last two years with cancer. His battle was now over. However, the cancer had not beaten him. It may have been the cause that ended his life here on this earth, but Jeff remained steadfast with his unshakable faith in Christ. With his last breath he was promoted from earth to glory.
Some might say thirty-five years is too short a time to live in this life. Yet Jeff made the most of the life time God had given him; he knew that everyone is given only one life to live (see Hebrews 9:27). Over 500 had gathered to pay their last respects, to honor a man who had lived so well.
I had only met Jeff a few times. The last time I saw him was at the OHVA eighth grade graduation. The cancer had taken a toll upon him; though noticeably weak Jeff did his job. He didn’t want special treatment just because he was sick. Like Susie, many others from the school had come to the funeral.
Many people stood to give their tribute to Jeff. Family, friends, former students and even his two former bosses all shared how Jeff had impacted their lives. He was “a man of faith,” “a gentle giant,” “a man of integrity.” His life had touched so many in such a short time. Sitting there my eyes filled with tears several times as I heard stories of His life.
Yet one moment stood out among them all in my mind. One moment that filled my heart with emotion. After all the tributes had been given a song was played; it was as though Jeff—who loved to sing sang this song for us all from the balcony of heaven.
The simplest of all love songs,
I want to sing to You
So I’ll let my words be few,
Jesus I am so in love with you
So I’ll stand in awe of You, Jesus
Yes, I’ll stand in awe of you.
So I’ll let my words be few,
Jesus I am so in love with you.
The spotlight had never really been on Jeff, and in that moment I knew who had really come to honor. It was Jesus who made the difference in Jeff’s life.
When I think about my life and the legacy that I will leave behind, I want to be remembered as a man who stands in awe of the Savior I love. Let my words be few; yes Jesus I love you.
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Playground games . . .
What do you remember most about being a kid on the playground? Was it the swings or the monkey bars? Maybe you enjoyed the merry-go round or the teeter-totter. Was it playing tether-ball, four square or other ballgames?
I enjoyed all these things, but there was another ‘game’ we played that I remember more. It was a ‘game’ I didn’t enjoy because I was always one of the ‘losers.’ It was like king of the mountain and I was always pushed toward the bottom. It was the ‘pecking order game.’ Yet even as a ‘loser’ I still played the game and put down others who were younger or ‘inferior’ to me and my group.
Paul had to deal with the Judaizers who were boasting about how great they were to the church at Philipi. Paul even joined in their game and started bragging about how great he was too, but then he let the Philippians—and us too that it is the wrong game to play.
The very credentials these people are waving around as something special, I'm tearing up and throwing out with the trash—along with everything else I used to take credit for. And why? Because of Christ. Yes, all the things I once thought were so important are gone from my life. Compared to the high privilege of knowing Christ Jesus as my Master, firsthand, everything I once thought I had going for me is insignificant—dog dung. I've dumped it all in the trash so that I could embrace Christ.
Philippians 3:7-8 (MsgB)
We need to be careful not to think too highly of ourselves and boast about who we are and what we have done. We need to be careful that our past achievements and titles don’t get in the way of knowing Christ. God resists the proud; apart from Jesus I am nothing.
Are you still playing the ‘pecking order game’? I was in my heart. I came into the ministry eighteen years ago with the expectation that people would call me pastor. However, many people don’t. I never told anybody about it, but it used to really bother me. Over the years I have learned to lay down my aspirations to be known as ‘someone special’. I’m just Greg, and that’s all I need to be. I don’t want my lofty desires to be stand in my way of knowing Jesus better. No more playground games.
I enjoyed all these things, but there was another ‘game’ we played that I remember more. It was a ‘game’ I didn’t enjoy because I was always one of the ‘losers.’ It was like king of the mountain and I was always pushed toward the bottom. It was the ‘pecking order game.’ Yet even as a ‘loser’ I still played the game and put down others who were younger or ‘inferior’ to me and my group.
Paul had to deal with the Judaizers who were boasting about how great they were to the church at Philipi. Paul even joined in their game and started bragging about how great he was too, but then he let the Philippians—and us too that it is the wrong game to play.
The very credentials these people are waving around as something special, I'm tearing up and throwing out with the trash—along with everything else I used to take credit for. And why? Because of Christ. Yes, all the things I once thought were so important are gone from my life. Compared to the high privilege of knowing Christ Jesus as my Master, firsthand, everything I once thought I had going for me is insignificant—dog dung. I've dumped it all in the trash so that I could embrace Christ.
Philippians 3:7-8 (MsgB)
We need to be careful not to think too highly of ourselves and boast about who we are and what we have done. We need to be careful that our past achievements and titles don’t get in the way of knowing Christ. God resists the proud; apart from Jesus I am nothing.
Are you still playing the ‘pecking order game’? I was in my heart. I came into the ministry eighteen years ago with the expectation that people would call me pastor. However, many people don’t. I never told anybody about it, but it used to really bother me. Over the years I have learned to lay down my aspirations to be known as ‘someone special’. I’m just Greg, and that’s all I need to be. I don’t want my lofty desires to be stand in my way of knowing Jesus better. No more playground games.
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