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July 30, 2007
Stewardship of Ideas?
When we hear the word stewardship, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a fundraising campaign for a church. Our minds typically go to a pastor standing before his people, begging for money. Or, we hear people talk aboutt stewardship of time or talents.
That may be true in some circles, but I want us to think about a different style of stewardship. This stewardship is something that each of us, I believe, are called to be a part of. It’s stewardship of ideas.
We serve a God of creativity. We can look all around us and see the hand of God at work in his creation. With that said, I believe that God has planted within us a seed of creativity that we are called to use for the betterment of mankind. God does work through His people to bring ideas for solutions in this world.
For every problem or need you may have, I believe you’re not alone. Others have the same need.
When God gives you an idea for the solution to your problem, my challenge to you today is to share that solution with others. I believe that part of the Christian mandate is to help our fellow man. It’s an obligation we all have.
Again, God has planted within you a seed of creativity. You should find that seed and use it to God’s glory. If God has built you to be great, and He has by the way, and you settle for mediocrity, it’s not right. You will never live in the center of God’s will and fulfill the purpose he has called you to, if you continue to fail to use the creative seed he has given.
Are you being a good steward of the ideas and solutions that God has given you? If not, you can begin to change your focus today. It doesn’t matter your age, your status in society or your education.
When you begin to use the seed of creativity that God planted within you, the sky is the limit in your pursuit of happiness.
Stewardship is more than time, money and talent. It is also a call each of us have to impact this dark world with the light of Jesus Christ.
Plan - Build - Live
Rick@FreedomCoach.org
Posted by Rick at July 30, 2007 11:26 AM
Comments
Thank you for your support in this thread. Trust me, I don't want to debate religion, but was simply asking Rick to abide by the rules set forth by the other bloggers.
Posted by: DA at August 3, 2007 09:44 AM
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Posted by: DA supporter at August 2, 2007 08:32 AM
JackFlack,
No, I am a citizen. I live right here in good ole Portland, which is technically a part of the U.S. of A. One opinion that I am allowed to have, by virtue of the Constitution that you so eloquently quoted, is that I don't like to have religion shoved at me everywhere.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"
Congress is not making a law that Rick can't blog about his beliefs, I'm just stating my opinion about his posts. So sorry if I offend.
Posted by: DA at August 1, 2007 07:34 PM
DA - I think you need to review the First Amendment of the United States. You can leave your opinions but you don't want someone else to leave theirs? You are a hypocrite.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Did you forget where you lived? Are you a United States citizen? If you have a problem with the Constitution and Bill of Rights you need to move to China or Russia.
Posted by: JackFlack at August 1, 2007 05:17 PM
You know, a few months ago, the bloggers asked Pastor Mike Callis to stop advertising events at his church on the blog, and he obliged. Rick, is what you're doing any different? And you have been asked to stop posting these blogs, yet you continue to do so. Have you noticed that you don't get responses? Take a hint.
Posted by: DA at July 31, 2007 04:30 PM