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Something to Think About

I have debated with myself this morning about what thought to write and post today. I have thought this morning about how much of a blessing it has been to wake up in a new clean cool safe house, be able to go outside and ride my bike with no fear on nice paved roads, and then to be able to return home to drink clean cool water and to shower in clean heated water that happens to be right at my fingers tips. Not to mention my closet full of choices to wear to my place of employment.
But I was not sure how to write that!
Anyway, since I have bounced around Philippians all week any week, how about another one to end the week. This should give you something to think about!

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8

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Put to the Test

Well, yesterday I wrote about team work and making others better.  Then I got an email from the football team mom, asking all parents to come and, of all things, clean up and paint the locker room.

Geesh!  Really!  I have to do that?

I closed the email, and immediately tried to come up with reasons as to why I should not participate.  This morning, as I was chatting with my lovely wife, I brought up this request.

As I grumbled on to her, deep in the back on my mind I remembered the post from yesterday, and this verse

14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, Philippians 2:14 New International Version (NIV)

Why do I think I will show up, paint brush in hand?

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Lead Out Man

Last week I was able to wake up everyday and take in the first week of the Tour de France while eating, and lubing up with sun screen for the day. It was quite enjoyable to watch this very impressive event. I have been missing it this week because of work, and because my TV provider does not offer ‘NBCSports whatever’ in my current package (bummer!).

Anyway, the tour is just amazing as you watch the way the racers work together to accomplish the goal. One of my favorites memories from last week can be captured quite well in this picture.

Andre Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) sprints to the stage win in Rouen as lead-out man Greg Henderson is already celebrating in the background.
Photo: © AFP

 

I love this picture.  The man in front is winning the stage.  But look who is celebrating!  Two of his teammates in the back of the picture!.  That seems incredible.  Teammates who just moments earlier were leading the race, are celebrating their fellow’s victory.

But that was their intent.  They worked the entire 214 KM stage with the intention of letting their man win.  In the final kilometers, the team lines up, each taking their turn pulling the team to victory. Their entire purpose was to work as hard as possible to make some one else better.

What an example!  Who could you be a lead out man for today?

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4 New International Version (NIV)

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Live out

I thought, I would say it with word from someone else today. I thought this picture and quote was good, given the idea of forgiveness that has flowed through my mind the last few days.  I borrowed this from Stephen Covey via People of a Second Chance,  and I think it reminds us, or at least me, to not be shaped by your history.  That’s stuff’s done.

Just imagine where you can go when you leave your behind in the past,  no. I mean the past in ,, no when you leave your past behind you!

13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 New International Version (NIV)

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What Inspires You

This is my 700th published post this morning.  I think I will celebrate that with a sweet tea!  I really hope these musing are a much a part of you life as it is mine!

Sometime people ask my what inspires me each morning to write.  Well it’s usually stuff like this

https://twitter.com/worldvisionacts/status/215593642969137152

Simple questions or thoughts, or sometimes the crazy stuff that happens in my life.

So today, what inspires you?

Could it what inspires Paul?

 

 1 Does your life in Christ give you strength? Does his love comfort you? Do we share together in the spirit? Do you have mercy and kindness?2 If so, make me very happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and having one mind and purpose.3 When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.   Philippians 2:1-3 NCV