Always Learning

It's been my life in the last several months to be with people whose hearts are passionate and beat for things that are outside my mainstream interests. The more I'm with these folks, the more I pick up on what really matters to them. I'm in that season right now where it is all about my kids. One day it will be all about my grand kids. And then after that, all about annoying my kids while spoiling the grand kids!

Being with "all kinds of folks" is really healthy. They give you a different perspective on life, and what makes others tick. I've often wondered what they've picked up from me along the way, whether or not my passions for the thing that I enjoy coming through. But I just don't know. I too often find myself standing there with my mouth open, no sound coming out and staring in amazement. Everyday I learn a lot when I'm with others. There is absolutely no corner on the market in regard to knowledge, wisdom and experience. The key is to recognize such things when one hears them.

Our women's Faith Journey Group (small group ministry) that meets on Wednesday morning broke up about the time I was walking down the hall of our office complex. I warmly greeted the ladies and gave the oldest, one of our seniors, a big hug. She commented on how much she was enjoying our curriculum in our small groups right now, Focus on the Families' Truth Project. It is deep and outstanding. And here is one of our precious ladies at Faith, advanced in years and a head full of white hair, telling me how much she is enjoying all that she's learning.

Lord, help that to always be me too...and those that I love.