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“Some days you’re a bug. Some days you’re a windshield.”
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you could have been.”
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The other day my wife and I witnessed a crop duster
Manitou Springs – July 2011 flying over the field. She stopped me and made me get
out of my car to take photos. Spending time on the side of
the road capturing man and machine at work was super
cool. I was pleasantly surprised my wife force me to take
the time.
Silvia, my wife, continues to make “moments” for me
to enjoy the things that I love. Capturing things in
motion through my camera is one of those things I love.
We were on our way to do those Saturday errands. I try
to keep my camera with me for times like this. She
interrupted our day to give me time to be a
“photographer.”
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I am under no illusions that I would have been a great
photographer but the time spent on the road made wonder
about a quote, “It’s never too late to be the person you
could have been.”
God is Generous On that sunny afternoon, we were on our way to do those
things we have to do. My wife interrupted our normal.
We paused to enjoy the things I love.
“It’s never too late to be the person you could have been.”
Maybe taking a pause in the midst of the normal and the
ordinary can lead to becoming the person I could have
Six ways to be generous that won’t
been.
cost you a dime
Just a pause. Just a small interruption could make all
the difference. I think Ican be generous without along
Here are six ways you will look for another pause
the way toyour wallet: to who I want to be.
touching draw closer
I don’t often hear the word “Generous‘ to describe God. He is Holy. He is Glorious. He is Awesome. He is truth. He

2. is love. He is all these. As I think about God, I don’t often think about the word generosity. Yet, there it is. He is generous.
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I want to be a person of holinesss and truth and love. I also want to be a generous person. I recently have been enjoying my sabbatical. During that time, I have been
enjoying the generosity of the members of my board of directors who ordered me to take time away. I also realize my co-workers at the Mission have been generous to
allow me uninterrupted time away.
The actions of my team at the Northlands Rescue Mission made me think of ways to be generous without using money. As I thought about it, it made me realize that I
have been extremely blessed throughout my life with the generosity of others who have overlooked my shortcomings, given me a second chance and believed the best of
me when I doubted so much.
1. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Don’t jump to
From the Bible: conclusions.
He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave 2. Forgive. All of us makehis kindness on us, a second
our sins. He has showered mistakes and need
chance.
along with all wisdom and understanding. God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure.
(Ephesians1: 7-9)
3. Say Thank You for the mundane tasks of life. Thank
Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything (Proverbs 11:24) Fifth Daythere.Sabbatical: I was
them for being of
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others wil themselves be refreshed (Proverbs 11:24)
struggling Join stay on a job they dread.
4. Lend a hand.
to someone in the road
If you search for good, you will find favor; (Proverbs 11:27a) 5. Give a complement. Good words in due season are
always appreciated.
6. Listen (patiently).
Bonus: Be enthusiastic about someone’s new idea or
project.
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Part of living your life in the blur is a sense
movement but not a sense of direction.
“If I keep moving and being active, I am sure to get there.”
It’s easy to lose your way in a snow storm by moving
without a sense of direction. Last winter I was in a blizzard
Fourth Day of Sabbatical: Learning by Osmosis and I was struggling to stay on the road. I strained and
strained to find the lines. With all the snow it was hard to
Today is a great day. I found the greatest spot to hangout and surf. This post is being written in a coffeeshop on the ground the road a universitythe ditch began. I was
know where floor of ended and coffee shop surrounded
by windows. It is neat being around the university students and faculty. My college years were spent at a military academy. I have often wondered what it would had to
getting frustrated that I could not see. I knew that I be
like to be on a regular college campus. I can feel the learning and teaching going on. It is amazing to be around life for the markers to tell me where to go.
look changing activities.
Is it possible to surround ourselves with opportunities to learn by osmosis? What happens when you can’t find the markers? I feel that
way sometimes. Life in the blur. Pace and more pace.
More activity. Move forward. But what if those markers
disappear and you are heading into the ditch? What if you
can’t see to move back onto the road in the right direction?
What then?
I love Isaiah 30.
God lets us know that no matter where we are, God is with
us to teach us. I can see Him.
He is there to tell me “This is the way you
should go.”
Every morning I drive thirty to forty minutes to work and home. I often will listen to talk radio or a book on
tape. When I listen, I try to listen not only to content. I also try to observe how people put their thoughts together, make their argument and receive criticism.
This is an interesting exercise. How I can I be an active learner?
When I meet with people, I sometimes try to make sure I do not launch into my agenda until they have completed three to four sentences. This can be eye-opening and
heart opening. I have found the discipline allows me to hear what is on their mind and heart.
Each person in a conversation has two to three thoughts or needs to share. They are thinking or brooding on something. You can really learn and get to know people by
being quick to listen. It is tough because your inner voice is fighting to be the first to express what you have been thinking or brooding.
I love being surrounded by people teaching and learning. Today, I will be an active learner by stopping to hear the reactions and statements of people around me. my fifth
On Take
the challenge: Be an active listener today and get to know the people you work around and live with better. You and Imy Sabbatical, my heart is encouraged thatliving is
day of are surrounded with hundreds of years of God
and learning as we interact with people throughout our day. there to teach me. I can move forward with my eyes seeing
Him. I can move ahead with confidence. I need not worry
Will you stop to listen? Learning by osmosis can be fun and enriching. that my life is in the blur. I am excited to see where this
road will lead…
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He will whisper and I will hear “This is the
way you should go…”

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Slowing down from living in the blur
I am on the second day of my Sabbatical from my job. It is
amazing to walk down the street with no agenda and no
deadlines.
Today was a great day filled with coffee, friends and quiet.
The world wide web called out to me today and I surfed and
surfed. It was amazing to watch how much knowledge and
wisdom is free on the web.
I was able to watch a video on social branding by Cindy
Ratzlaff. She challenged me to think about the reputation
that David Sena has. What makes him different and unique?
I have five weeks of a Sabbatical to slow down
from living in the blur.
What will I learn or see? A trip to vancouver, service to
others and most of all living without a deadline or agenda.
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