Just a Reminder....

Here is what I've learned in the past month~

• As a person, pastor & leader I'll be judged by who or what I voted for.  And those who judge are more than happy to share how "I messed up".

• As a pastor & leader many people are willing to share what I "should" be doing as opposed to what I am doing.

• As a pastor I long to see people care about Jesus Kingdom as opposed to their own dogmatic theology system.  For many people these two concepts butt heads.

• As a pastor & teacher what I teach that comes from a conviction is ok...but many people will have an issue with it.

• As a leader I need to live off my convictions as opposed to making people happy.

• As a dad I'd rather have my kids experience real life instead of a sheltered life.  This will also lead people to judge me as to how I am messing up as a parent.

• Leader conversations are not always fun, enjoyable or pleasant.  But that doesn't mean they shouldn't happen.

• Regardless of what happens in my day, I need to leave room in every situation to let God speak and allow him to convict, rebuke or affirm WHO I AM & WHAT I AM ABOUT!