Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 04:01PM How well do you handle criticism? This is a tough one, I don't mind being a bit honest here, but I am naturally a VERY defensive person. It's weird, on one hand I feel as though I can be teachable and logically I know feedback is necessary for growth, but man can it rub me the wrong way sometimes. In that moment its hard for me not to feel attacked and take every word personal.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 05:42PM So, this past weekend for me was pretty HUGE! I was asked to kick-off a new series at PVC.
Its been awhile since I took the stage in the "public speaking" capacity. I get opportunities every now and again during New Community but the weekend is a whole different ball game. First off, this weekend happened to be a record setting weekend... over 2800 people in attendance. Just to put that in perspective, the town I grew up in had a population of just over 5000, INSANE! Another thing, I'm sure most would agree but Rick leaves some pretty BIG shoes to fill, yeah a bit of an intimidation factor there.
With all that said, I had a blast! It was kind of funny I had several people approach me and say, "I didn't even know if you still went to church here." Im always backstage (its always hard to explain what I do) running things so when I come out of hiding it surprises some people that haven't seen me in a while. Anyway I love the opportunity to share God's word, I take it very seriously and am honored that God can use me in that way.
What are some "hidden talents", skills, or gifts that resurface from time to time? Things that you love to do, but don't do all the time? Leave a comment, I'd love to hear feedback (more on that word in my next entry ;-) )
Peace, Love, and Harmony
Mitch
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 09:10AM I think awareness is a good thing. There is so much going on in the world around us its easy to miss what is actually going on. With our nature constantly telling us to take care of ourselves first and ignore our surroundings at all cost, its no wonder evil and injustice is rampant in our world.
A great organization that “get’s” this is charity: water Scott Harrison and his team have done an amazing job bringing awareness to a cause that many Americans would just assume ignore.
I have been following charity for awhile and am always inspired when I see the work that is getting done. The stats are staggering, the story’s are breathtaking, the proof is there. Today, as I skimmed through some of the pictures they had on display I was gripped again. Here they are:
The things we care about, the things that move us, the things that we cant stop thinking about… those things are personal. We are aware because its our reality.
Now for a tough question: If these pictures were the reality, if in your home town you had to walk miles to the nearest water source to fetch water that would kill you and your family, would that be tolerable? It’s easier to ignore, but when its personal, when its you, you are aware. Help raise the awareness, charity: water does a great job as do many other non-profits. Follow them, share in their story, I believe you will be inspired to take part.
mitch
My first open mic experience in the valley....