Jude 2

Sunday I was at our local church and several people commented on my weight loss. Not only the weight loss, but I have been growing my beard back, added a little "Just for Men", and wore some designer jeans given to me by my son. (right now my plant's no longer fit.)

I was asked by one person what I had been doing to get these results, I began to tell him of the program I am doing including the exercise routine. He promptly began to inform me that I was doing the wrong routine, I would be better off using a different approach. Mind you this person is at least 30-40 lbs overweight. I thanked him for his advice and left.

What kind of great advice have you received lately.

You mean like...
• people who have never successfully led anything critiquing my leadership abilities?
• people who have never spoken in public taking your sermon apart line-by-line?
• people who have no understanding of your cultural context second-guessing decisions?

Nah. Never happen.

*While you are give a big hug or handshake*
Say. Thanks.. but this is working for me just GREAT! I LOVE it!

And end it with.... "That's my story and I'm sticking with it. God Bless!"

Just be positive, friendly, and really love them in spite of themselves.
You can't lead a positive life with a negative mind. Let it roll off and enjoy your sweet success.

MacUser wrote:*While you are give a big hug or handshake*
Say. Thanks.. but this is working for me just GREAT! I LOVE it!

I know. I've talked to others in the same program I am in (Master of Arts in Global Leadership) and they have the same thing happen -- people who couldn't lead pre-schoolers to the playground are the biggest critics of their leadership.

One of the biggest problem that I have wiring a new house comes after working hours. That is when friends and family members come and tell the home owners that they would do it this or that way. Many of them couldn't screw in a light bulb without getting shocked. But it leaves me with a job of undoing what was done the night before.

Pastor Gary wrote:

MacUser wrote:*While you are give a big hug or handshake*
Say. Thanks.. but this is working for me just GREAT! I LOVE it!

I know. I've talked to others in the same program I am in (Master of Arts in Global Leadership) and they have the same thing happen -- people who couldn't lead pre-schoolers to the playground are the biggest critics of their leadership.

To many times to remember.....I certinally do not have all the answers when it comes to the mission field. But I can honestly say that God has blessed our efforts and we have seen great results. But I am constantly being told how to run my organization. What I should do and were I should go, how to better raise funds ( those are the ones who never donate a penny ) This advice is enerally by those who have never set foot on the mission fields. And then if youo don't use their suggestions then some feel you are self righteous.

Paul, my brother and his wife, and I love 'em both now, are always on some new diet fad or some treatment or hormone or mix or this or that. And, sometimes, I jump in because it sounds alright. But, look, the thing is: they always backslide on the deal. And, I do, but I never, ever suggest new alternatives for it. Eat, drink, be happy for tomorrow you may be hit by a bus. To the thin, I say be thin! To the heavy, ease up and don't be a dummy. Eat some chicken, enjoy some biscuits, and move a little. (Advice to myself, not to anyone else!!!! )

Pastor Gary wrote:You mean like...
• people who have never successfully led anything critiquing my leadership abilities?
• people who have never spoken in public taking your sermon apart line-by-line?
• people who have no understanding of your cultural context second-guessing decisions?

Nah. Never happen.

Not feeling a wee bit touchy on the subject are we?



The pastor at my current church has no idea as to what is making him successful. It isn't his sermons or his leadership abilities. both of them really lack. Often his interpersonal skills also are kinda missing. (he behaves rather aloof at times) It gets tough when sometimes you just wanna chew the fat with him about nothing in particular so as you can get to know him on a personal level. You know he has to be a decent guy...but...

But the people there are very warm, friendly and accepting. They actually make up for his deficits. If it weren't for them...we woulda been gone a long time ago.

When a pastor is involved with manufacturing and selling military assault rifles to regular citizens....just gotta wonder about his priorites.

JohnDB wrote: When a pastor is involved with manufacturing and selling military assault rifles to regular citizens....just gotta wonder about his priorites.

Reminds me of Steve Parker's "Nuke 'Em For Jesus" "rap" as the Unknown Professor at TC in either 1991 or 1992. Funny. But, he wasn't armed or anything.

I think you are being kind calling them well meaning. I see it more as fulfilling the need to be a know-it-all.

Reminds me of people who can't wait to find out how much you paid for something because they know someone somewhere you got it for half of what you paid.

DeWayneTN wrote:Reminds me of people who can't wait to find out how much you paid for something because they know someone somewhere you got it for half of what you paid.

Indeed. I learned to just say.. "Great Deal, I'm happy with it."

Unless it is just a near freebee deal do you then mention price because it's just a gift from God himself.

paul wrote:how to better raise funds ( those are the ones who never donate a penny )

Come back with a quick.. "AMEN, Lead by EXAMPLE Brother ( in a joyful + cheerful voice with your right hand extended and open to receive! )