"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Missionaries - Be an example of Hard Work, even dirty sweaty work!

(This principle is very important in places like Africa where "Pastor" is often seen as power and a refusal to get hands dirty anymore with manual work.)

“…..missionary named Monate helped to build a corn mill in the early days of his work in the Eastern Province of South Africa, cutting the two heavy sandstones himself. In so doing, he not only amazed the Kaffirs among whom he was working, but was enabled to “chat” the gospel to them as he worked!

("Europe’s Moravians: A pioneer Missionary Church", Colin A. Grant. "Perspectives on the world Christian Movement", 1999, William Carey Library, Pasadena California . Pg 275)
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