There are many people who have interests that they call hobbies. They spend time tinkering with these interests, but it sits as a “weekend warrior” type committment. These days you can not have that kind of mentality about your life or your pursuits. In the deep recesses of your mind, you know the ideas you [...]
Archive for the ‘giving’ category
Don’t Be an Amateur – Be a Pro
October 3, 2010What Does Your Future Look Like?
November 12, 2008This past week I was rereading some books that I had stacked up, one was Turning To One Another by Meg Wheatley. Great book about the value of simple conversations and being presnt in those conversations. What struck me was a quote by Paulo Freire which said, ”What if we discover that our present way [...]
Swing Dance Time!
October 29, 2008Amy and I have wanted to take dancing lessons for a long time, and now, thanks to the Crockers we can. Tuesday night was a blast! About 32 people came together to learn how to Swing dance. We all brought canned goods which will be used to provide food for some needy families this winter [...]
Opportunity of a Lifetime
October 22, 2008There is so much excitement in my heart as I begin to think about this coming Sunday. I’ve talked to several people who call Lifepoint their home, and they are excited as well. This past Sunday a large vision was cast for a more interactive and integrated 2009. More work with the community; more work [...]
What Is Poverty?
October 20, 2008Sunday night is a time that a group of people from Lifepoint go out to a place in Macon on Cherry Street and 3rd called the Fountain. There is obviously a Fountain there – although it doesn’t work – and it is a time and place for a meal to be given to those who [...]
