tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884226.post114826962093469168..comments2023-08-29T05:04:57.168-05:00Comments on david : philip : best: Playing the "Pastor" CardDavid Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17691876048299429391noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884226.post-1150071863691760672006-06-11T19:24:00.000-05:002006-06-11T19:24:00.000-05:00thanks for the tips and comments guys!thanks for the tips and comments guys!David Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691876048299429391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884226.post-1149909453074889782006-06-09T22:17:00.000-05:002006-06-09T22:17:00.000-05:00David,I teach for a living and have experienced wh...David,<BR/><BR/>I teach for a living and have experienced what you described many times.<BR/><BR/>From my perspective, there are three distinct contributing components to what we experience, each in varying measures:<BR/><BR/>1. Pride. Not sinful pride, but that which comes with accomplishment due to effort in a worthy cause. You contributed your talents and skills and applied your training wennejunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17811429394274827164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884226.post-1148324126825436632006-05-22T13:55:00.000-05:002006-05-22T13:55:00.000-05:00David,Thank you for sharing your story. I am so h...David,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your story. I am so happy for this couple to have you and Joey as a source of strength. I have seen your patience and willingness to give of your time with them. Both of you will be blessed for it. I have also learned a lot from them myself. It is good that you recognize both the dangers and thrills of working for the Lord. It will serve you well.<BR/><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884226.post-1148300537868820052006-05-22T07:22:00.000-05:002006-05-22T07:22:00.000-05:00David,I think you hit the nail on the head at the ...David,<BR/>I think you hit the nail on the head at the end of your post...not many of you should presume to be teachers...for you shall be judged more strictly. <BR/><BR/>Having said this, Your ability and desire for pastoring is a gift from the Lord (Ecclesiates). Ask Him for wisdom, guard your heart from the power trip that comes with a title and you shall do well.<BR/><BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com