Comments on: Bill Clinton and I Would Like To Recommend . . . http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:09:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Tina http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71281 Tina Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:09:23 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71281 I know about being dangerously tired. I fear I am coming close to that precipice myself. I know about being dangerously tired. I fear I am coming close to that precipice myself.

]]> By: kimber http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71181 kimber Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:09:58 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71181 dangerously tired... reminds me of when a baby is so sleepy that she gets grumpy and cries, and you try to tell her that you're at home and she can rest, but it's too late. she's already upset and worked up from being so worn out! dangerously tired…

reminds me of when a baby is so sleepy that she gets grumpy and cries, and you try to tell her that you’re at home and she can rest, but it’s too late. she’s already upset and worked up from being so worn out!

]]> By: Kermit THE Frog http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71175 Kermit THE Frog Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:39:21 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71175 Mike, I'd like my voice back. Kermie Mike,

I’d like my voice back.

Kermie

]]> By: Kent F http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71172 Kent F Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:59:35 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71172 Wonderful thoughts, but isn't it a shame many, if not most churches STILL look at a potential minister (or Elder)'s resume for signs of accomplishment and activity levels before bringing them in the fold. Spiritual leadership really has few similarities with secular leadership. I like John Maxwell, but he's blurred that line so much many churches treat elders as a board of directors. Wonderful thoughts, but isn’t it a shame many, if not most churches STILL look at a potential minister (or Elder)’s resume for signs of accomplishment and activity levels before bringing them in the fold. Spiritual leadership really has few similarities with secular leadership. I like John Maxwell, but he’s blurred that line so much many churches treat elders as a board of directors.

]]> By: Matthew http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71171 Matthew Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:41:37 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71171 This sounds like a great class that is addressing relevant topics like overworking ourselves. There is a strong push in today's world to do everything. www.matthewsblog.waynesborochurchofchrist.org This sounds like a great class that is addressing relevant topics like overworking ourselves. There is a strong push in today’s world to do everything.

http://www.matthewsblog.waynesborochurchofchrist.org

]]> By: Lisa http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71170 Lisa Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:24:10 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71170 Heeeeeyyy, Mark Story is in that video more times than anyone. I smell shenanigans! (He must have worked on it with Mike James.) I bet most students today wouldn't recognize most of those location shots. The field where the intramural football game was being played is the music building now, and the girl's softball field is a parking lot. But those were the days, huh? Good times. Good times. Heeeeeyyy, Mark Story is in that video more times than anyone. I smell shenanigans! (He must have worked on it with Mike James.)

I bet most students today wouldn’t recognize most of those location shots. The field where the intramural football game was being played is the music building now, and the girl’s softball field is a parking lot.

But those were the days, huh? Good times. Good times.

]]> By: Kyle http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71165 Kyle Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:10:08 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71165 Excellent comment, Matt. Excellent comment, Matt.

]]> By: Matt http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71163 Matt Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:43:42 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71163 For driven, "successful" people, there is a danger in actually taking pride in just how busy, stressed, and tired we are. We TALK about it as if its not a good thing, but I suspect that many are like me - occasionally hoping that other people will think of it as a badge of honor. It shows that we are so unique, so in demand that our time and resources are stretched to the limit. It gives us and others the illusion that our value comes from what we produce. But its all a lie. Our value doesn't come from what we do. A thousand other guys could do the stuff I do at work, if they were put in my place. And the same is true for most of the rest of us. The real issue is...can I find and participate in God's reign as I do it? And to do that, i need to be a person of grace, peace and reflection... For driven, “successful” people, there is a danger in actually taking pride in just how busy, stressed, and tired we are. We TALK about it as if its not a good thing, but I suspect that many are like me - occasionally hoping that other people will think of it as a badge of honor. It shows that we are so unique, so in demand that our time and resources are stretched to the limit. It gives us and others the illusion that our value comes from what we produce.

But its all a lie. Our value doesn’t come from what we do. A thousand other guys could do the stuff I do at work, if they were put in my place. And the same is true for most of the rest of us. The real issue is…can I find and participate in God’s reign as I do it? And to do that, i need to be a person of grace, peace and reflection…

]]> By: Brian Offutt http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71161 Brian Offutt Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:37:13 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71161 Mike, My wife (Melanie) and I were recently sharing an extended time of prayer together on the floor in our living room--praying earnestly for our ministry together. In addition to praying, we were also sitting/kneeling silently before the Lord for a few minutes. During this time of silence, I was was "distracted" by our 5 year old beagle who continued to walk around us in circles just sniffing, sniffing and sniffing--going crazy (if you know anything about a beagle you know they have a nose that stays in overdrive!!!). Anyway, as I sat there in silence, I thought about you and your blog "sniffing out the work of God in the world!" Thought you might enjoy this story! Thanks for all you do for the kingdom! God bless, Brian Mike,
My wife (Melanie) and I were recently sharing an extended time of prayer together on the floor in our living room–praying earnestly for our ministry together. In addition to praying, we were also sitting/kneeling silently before the Lord for a few minutes. During this time of silence, I was was “distracted” by our 5 year old beagle who continued to walk around us in circles just sniffing, sniffing and sniffing–going crazy (if you know anything about a beagle you know they have a nose that stays in overdrive!!!). Anyway, as I sat there in silence, I thought about you and your blog “sniffing out the work of God in the world!” Thought you might enjoy this story! Thanks for all you do for the kingdom! God bless, Brian

]]> By: Dr. Jim White http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71160 Dr. Jim White Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:34:15 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71160 I remember those videos. That was during my tenure as Director of Admissions at Harding. There are some interesting stories there. I remember those videos. That was during my tenure as Director of Admissions at Harding. There are some interesting stories there.

]]> By: Paul http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71159 Paul Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:01:06 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71159 So, Mike, how did it feel to be a spectator and not a coach? Weird, huh!?! I'd still like to be closer to the field myself for my son's games. So, Mike, how did it feel to be a spectator and not a coach? Weird, huh!?! I’d still like to be closer to the field myself for my son’s games.

]]> By: matt elliott http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71158 matt elliott Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:23:51 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71158 One of our elders, David Fincher, appears at the very beginning of your video. He looks 12! (You look more like 14.) One of our elders, David Fincher, appears at the very beginning of your video. He looks 12! (You look more like 14.)

]]> By: Cari http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71157 Cari Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:59:18 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71157 OH MY!!!!! I was just transported back in time....and it was a pretty quick trip! I just saw 1/2 my roommates, 1 or 2 boyfriends, and recognized nearly everyone on that video. Since I was @ HU from 1986 to 1990, this 1988 video was AWESOME, DUDE! Thank you SO much! I still talk to several of the people I saw on it, so I can't wait to tell them to watch it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! OH MY!!!!! I was just transported back in time….and it was a pretty quick trip! I just saw 1/2 my roommates, 1 or 2 boyfriends, and recognized nearly everyone on that video. Since I was @ HU from 1986 to 1990, this 1988 video was AWESOME, DUDE! Thank you SO much! I still talk to several of the people I saw on it, so I can’t wait to tell them to watch it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

]]> By: Amy http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71156 Amy Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:44:32 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71156 Nice glasses. Congrats to Chris! Nice glasses.

Congrats to Chris!

]]> By: Dusty http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71155 Dusty Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:42:29 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/02/19/bill-clinton-and-i-would-like-to-recommend#comment-71155 Makes me think of Henri Nouwen's book, "The Way of the Heart." I keep reading it over and over again. (By the way, during my first high school at bat, I got hit! To make things worse, it turned out to be the hightlight of my career.) Makes me think of Henri Nouwen’s book, “The Way of the Heart.” I keep reading it over and over again.

(By the way, during my first high school at bat, I got hit! To make things worse, it turned out to be the hightlight of my career.)

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