"The true character of ministry is a servant’s heart." - Harold Warner

“...the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Jesus

My wife is always serving me. She is slowly wooing me into her joy. It is humbling to be around people with a servant heart. The energy of such people is always flowing out like springs of refreshment. I am tempted to believe that the best way for me to serve such people is to allow them to serve me. While this might be sometimes true, as a rule, I know better. If I would share this joy I too must share in service. Conversations Within” ts 2/28/2015

"The true character of ministry is a servant’s heart." - Harold Warner

“...the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Jesus

My wife is always serving me. She is slowly wooing me into her joy. It is humbling to be around people with a servant heart. The energy of such people is always flowing out like springs of refreshment. I am tempted to believe that the best way for me to serve such people is to allow them to serve me. While this might be sometimes true, as a rule, I know better. If I would share this joy I too must share in service. Conversations Within” ts 2/28/2015

”No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” Charles Dickens

“Onesimus...who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me.” Philemon 1

There was once a slave named Onesimus who name means “useful.” He did not live up to his name and as a slave may have even resented it. He ran away from his master only to return after finding Christ. Both men were changed by the life of Jesus in them. The master received him as a brother and Onesimus found the joy of being a willing servant to his friend. The power of Christian love can transform the ugly into the beautiful. Conversations Within” ts 2/27/2015

”No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” Charles Dickens

“Onesimus...who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me.” Philemon 1

There was once a slave named Onesimus who name means “useful.” He did not live up to his name and as a slave may have even resented it. He ran away from his master only to return after finding Christ. Both men were changed by the life of Jesus in them. The master received him as a brother and Onesimus found the joy of being a willing servant to his friend. The power of Christian love can transform the ugly into the beautiful. Conversations Within” ts 2/27/2015

"Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." - Danny Thomas

“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” 1Pet.4

We are created, gifted and called to community. Each of us, like cells in the body are designed to serve the whole. I need others, others need me. We find life as God intends when we serve, help and support one another. Do your part for others and let others do their part for you. Conversations Within” ts 2/26/2015