Batman! Wait till you see my new Batman that just arrived. As a teenager when I felt a "calling" on my life, I thought there were only two choices: Preacher or Missionary. I was pretty sure I didn't wanna be a missionary, so Pastor it is! Fortunately, at Bible College, I learned about the "Priesthood of the Believer." That there is a world of opportunity using our gifts and talents - they're God-Given after all!
Excellent!!! I hope you're watching "The Penguin" wowza, so good. I also like Batman, obv. And that's so true, there were a couple of choices that would be applauded....glad you learned otherwise! Yes!! Let's use our talents! Thanks Paul!
Don't have Max presently, but I do look forward to seeing Penguin. In my case, I don't think anything was necessarily applauded, (or not), it was just the assumption that if you were called to ministry, that's what ministry was. Unfortunately, I had to go to Bible College to actually learn the Bible. That's where I discovered I was more of a teacher: A Bush-League Theologian - helping laity understand semi-pro level hermeneutics and the Bible without having to go to school.
I totally agree with your last statement. It's so true, and I keep reminding myself of it, yet I still find myself seeking validation from others. Although I find joy in listening to good music (like Marcus Royce's) and spending time with family and friends, my happy place is writing. It demands a tremendous amount of my time and a lot of work, but because it's a labor of love, it brings me joy. Weird, huh? But you probably feel the same way about your music. And, like you, I have to believe that maybe someday, someone will somehow benefit from what I've created. I believe God puts our dreams and desires in our hearts, and I doubt He would do that if those dreams and desires didn't serve or positively impact others in some positive way.
Thank you for this...and no, it's not weird at all. AND: I'm certain somebody has ALREADY benefitted from what you've done...I know you know that. AND: I also believe that God might give us things to do that bring ONLY US joy. It's way more intimate and meaningful if something it's just for our own joy.
Batman! Wait till you see my new Batman that just arrived. As a teenager when I felt a "calling" on my life, I thought there were only two choices: Preacher or Missionary. I was pretty sure I didn't wanna be a missionary, so Pastor it is! Fortunately, at Bible College, I learned about the "Priesthood of the Believer." That there is a world of opportunity using our gifts and talents - they're God-Given after all!
Excellent!!! I hope you're watching "The Penguin" wowza, so good. I also like Batman, obv. And that's so true, there were a couple of choices that would be applauded....glad you learned otherwise! Yes!! Let's use our talents! Thanks Paul!
Don't have Max presently, but I do look forward to seeing Penguin. In my case, I don't think anything was necessarily applauded, (or not), it was just the assumption that if you were called to ministry, that's what ministry was. Unfortunately, I had to go to Bible College to actually learn the Bible. That's where I discovered I was more of a teacher: A Bush-League Theologian - helping laity understand semi-pro level hermeneutics and the Bible without having to go to school.
Awesome discovery!!!
I totally agree with your last statement. It's so true, and I keep reminding myself of it, yet I still find myself seeking validation from others. Although I find joy in listening to good music (like Marcus Royce's) and spending time with family and friends, my happy place is writing. It demands a tremendous amount of my time and a lot of work, but because it's a labor of love, it brings me joy. Weird, huh? But you probably feel the same way about your music. And, like you, I have to believe that maybe someday, someone will somehow benefit from what I've created. I believe God puts our dreams and desires in our hearts, and I doubt He would do that if those dreams and desires didn't serve or positively impact others in some positive way.
Thank you for this...and no, it's not weird at all. AND: I'm certain somebody has ALREADY benefitted from what you've done...I know you know that. AND: I also believe that God might give us things to do that bring ONLY US joy. It's way more intimate and meaningful if something it's just for our own joy.