The blog has been quiet for a while, and that is because I have been extremely busy with our two summer interns, but the interns' summer requirements have been met, and I am all alone in my office once again. It's so quiet in here now without swirling topics of sublapsarianism and post-tribulationism and Greek diagramming of Scripture!
I am in no way trying to compare myself to the Apostle Paul, but this is what it must have felt like for him after sending Timothy out to minister! There's some excitement about mentoring, and excitement about iron sharpening iron that will be missed on my part. I am thankful that I got to have a small part in helping guide and shape future church leaders.
I was thinking about this mentor thing this morning, and I was reflecting back to some influential people in my life that helped me on my journey, socially, spiritually, and emotionally, and I am so thankful for the guidance and small part in their minds that played such a huge role in my life.
Although this blog is short, yet very nostalgic, think today about what part you have in someone's life: one conversation could change the course of their life for good, or for bad. One word of encouragement, or one challenge could make that person soar or turn them into a trainwreck. Be that person who is remembered 20 years later who brings a smile to someone's face; be that person that only a handful of people know at a wedding as that teacher, or friend who 'put me where I am today.'
Think of those people who shaped you into who you are and thank God for them. Then thank them for their part in your life!
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