welcome to connect: project 2011

This blog is a project I'm undertaking for 2011... Why don't you join me?

The goal is to spend a little time each day reading from a devotional book, Daily in Christ by Neil T. Anderson, and connecting with people via blog post and comments.

Don't have the book yet? You can find it on Amazon, or you can read the daily post at:
www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/dailyinchrist

Why would we do this? For me, it's to reinforce a habit I need, to own my own faith, to connect with God and what He's saying to me, and to connect with people who are hungry to know God more...

Your reasons might be some of the same as mine.

The more folks read and comment, the richer the experience will be. Join the discussion!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

I’m responsible for what, now?

While reading today’s entry, it was hard to shake the mental image of Neil getting the emergency call, jumping in his Emergency Vehicle (think something between an ambulance and the Ghostbuster-mobile), and heading to the scene, sirens blaring.

Funny, but not helpful.

Sometimes his methods are a little iffy in my book, but the heart of what he was getting at is awesome.  We each are responsible for our own character, we’re directed not to judge someone else’s character, and we’re told to meet each other’s needs. 

Marriage, work, family relations – we all struggle from time to time with feeling like we’re being taken for granted.  If we don’t guard our heart, that feeling can lead us to a point where we are so focused on ourselves and our needs that we’ve lost sight of the other people involved.  And then, bad things happen.

Neil’s rockin’ it old school:  I’m responsible for my character.  I’m responsible to meet the needs of those around me.  Funny thing – when I’m doing those things, I’m not focusing on myself; when I’m taking on those right responsibilities, I’m truly happy.

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About Me

I've been a teacher, a church administrator, and currently I'm an at-home mommy, which is my most challenging assignment yet. My home church is WellSpring - it's where my heart is, where my family is. I'm so grateful to God for His work in me and the people He's allowed me to share life with.