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Aug 12

Listen to understand

By drjimo in Communication, Growth, Humility, Relationships, Respect and Honor, Wisdom

Jan 03

Howard Thurman influential American visionary, educator, and leader

By drjimo in Christianity, Church, Communication, Community, Grace, Humility, Leadership, Love, Ministry, Racism (fighting against), Relationships, Respect and Honor, Servant Leadership, Walk, Wisdom

Howard Thurman Howard Thurman (Nov. 18, 1899, Daytona Beach, FL – Apr. 10, 1981, San Francisco, CA) was an American author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator, preacher, and civil rights leader. As a prominent and inspirational religious figure, he played a leading role in many social justice movements and organizations of the 20th century. Dr. Thurman …

Nov 05

Somehow we need to learn respect and honor

By drjimo in Racism (fighting against), Relationships, Respect and Honor

Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.“ ~Mahatma Gandhi said, “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” Then something happened on the way to diversity. Division is ruining us. Somehow we need to learn …

May 30

Initial thoughts

By drjimo in Christianity, Family, Racism (fighting against), Relationships

(This is far from finished and far from ready to be shared.) Thesis: Work toward a more just, inclusive, and harmonious society, for everyone. Outline: What we’ve learned and are learning. Tenets of faith in God and Christ that come to bare here. Challenges of reducing racism and for the underprivileged. What we need to …

Nov 13

A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men

By drjimo in Christianity, Family, Relationships

I just learned of, and very much enjoyed, *A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men* by William J. Locke. Librivox (wonderful audio reading) and Gutenberg (text).

Christmas

Aug 10

Choose Joy in Our Relationships

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity, Humility, Joy, Relationships

by Crawford Loritts (2 parts) https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/living-a-legacy/2018/07-2018/2018.07.15-choose-joy-in-our-circumstances-part-1/ https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/living-a-legacy/2018/08-2018/2018.08.05-choose-joy-in-our-relationships-part-2/ Philippians 2:1-8 ‘Joy’ appears in Philippians 14 times. In verses 1 and 2 is one mind. Throughout the book ‘mind,’ thinking and decision-making, is emphasized. Also, will and choice. Four Characteristics of People who Choose Joy in Their Relationships (#intentionality) They fight for unity. Act like Jesus. Look …

Jun 21

Servant Leader – Jim McClarey

By drjimo in Christianity, Church, Leadership, Ministry, Relationships, Servant Leadership

Servant Leader I am so glad I have been able to get to know, work along side, and become friends with this man. I’ve gone on 13 mission trips (and about as many ski trips) with Jim McClarey (in blue). Those who have gone on the mission trips know that being there with Jim is …

Body of Christ, Mission trip

Apr 21

Go Where You Are Needed

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity, Faith, Missions, Relationships

From Crawford Loritts https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/living-a-legacy/2017/04-2017/2017.04.09-go-where-you-are-needed-part-2/ April 2017 – Go Where You Are Needed, (2 Parts) After a while Christians have a tendency to hang around Christians. 7 barriers that make it hard for Christians to go to/reach out to/be with unbelievers (over time) We Get out of touch with our own neediness. Fear …

Mar 22

Awareness

By drjimo in Christianity, Community, Faith, Love, Relationships

May we have an awareness, as Jesus showed us, and shows us, of others and respond responsibly. My prayer is that God would give me that awareness and ability to respond in love.

Awareness

Mar 05

The God I Know (by Love & The Outcome)

By drjimo in Christianity, Relationships

Music Video / Video with lyrics / Lyrics Not religion, but the God I Know Music Video Video with lyrics Lyrics http://www.songlyrics.com/love-the-outcome/the-god-i-know-lyrics/