The August issue of the Christian Management Report focuses on the volunteer revolution with a lead article by Bill Hybels. If you scan through the articles, you’ll find a couple of items that I had the chance to contribute. Here’s:

Just so you know, the women always love it when I tell the story from the “full article” about Jacob learning how to ride his bicycle. You’ll have to read the article to see what I mean. I know what they think when they hear me tell the story. They’re thinking:

“That young pastor boy just told a wonderful story about his precious son. The story made my heart melt. In fact, that could very well be a tear forming in the corner of my eye. I wonder if I have a Kleenex in my purse? That new Ultra Soft Kleenex I bought last week is much more comforting than the box I had previously. I may have to try the moist cloth variety next time. I hear that’s even better. Besides, it comes in seven different colors of boxes to match just about any decor. I really like that young pastor boy, but I think I’d like him a lot better if he’d gain a little weight.”

OK, they’re probably not really thinking that…well…except for the weight part.

Whether you think the story is sappy or not, we still need to “take delight in honoring each other.” That’s a good thing.

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