Comments for Dixie's Road Trip

Comment on In Pictures: May 7, 2011 Nature Club by Dani

Dani — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:19:05 +0000

Comment on dress up by Monica

Monica — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:03:55 +0000

My absolute favorite picture of you. Like EVER!

Comment on In Pictures: May 7, 2011 Nature Club by Monica

Monica — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:02:18 +0000

LOVE this entry. I have a confession….i too grumble about our Saturday morning commitments. I’m glad I have a Deona who encourages me to follow through. We had a blast; I’m so glad to have shared the day with you four. Looking forward to our June adventure! Love yall!!

Comment on Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh) by Monica

Monica — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:11:38 +0000

Where’s your “Like” button? Great video.

Comment on weekends need to be longer by penguini

penguini — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:35:03 +0000

schwwwwwweeet. thanks for sharing… i love love love this song.

Comment on The power of prayer by Kevin Shorter

Kevin Shorter — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:04:46 +0000

I used to work for Campus Crusade and raised support for that time of ministry. I will share with you the view I took to support raising and hope it helps answer your questions. First of all, God’s calling for you to ministry comes from Him and not any potential supporters. And, if He calls you into ministry He will provide the resources to make that happen. Therefore, support raising is not an effort of convincing people to support your ministry, but instead it is a treasure hunt to find those people God has encouraged to give you those resources.

Most people I was on staff with saw support raising as a unwanted burden to ministry. I chose to view it as an opportunity to grow my faith in a loving Father who wants to provide for His children. Some people that were very close to me chose not to support me, while others who I did not know gave more than I could fathom. The two largest gifts I receive one staff were from people I never met.

God is not going to encourage everyone to resource His calling in your life. He is a God that is able to do exceedingly more abundantly than we can even ask or imagine. If everyone was supposed to give to you, than there would be no fear to overcome, no risk to endure, no faith to step out into.

God is frequently unpredictable, but He is always kind and loving. If you are sure of the calling He has for you and sure that solicitations is the means to resource it, then support raising is as much a part of the ministry as what we normally think of as ministry.

With regards to the other questions, if someone says that they will pray about it and let you know, thank them. I would much rather someone follow God’s leading than to feel obligated to give. God will bless their obedience more than their obligation. But, than I would let them know I would give them a call in about a week to see what they have decided. This is not add any shame to them, but it is easy for them to forget about it. This is just a friendly reminder and allows you to have closure.

If someone does say no, always ask if they are willing to pray for your ministry. The work of ministry needs to be bathed in prayer more than gathering financial resources. Also, ask them if they know of others who may be interested. I had some great supporters who were referred by people who did not support me.

Be encouraged about support raising. God will form in you character useful for ministry if you let Him.

Blessings,
Kevin

Comment on But you still don’t have to finish it. by Dixie

Dixie — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:35:49 +0000

Sure, valid point but what I found most interesting about the article were the was to find value even when the art is bad and as I was reading that list, I saw parallels (in the list) to relationships.

Comment on But you still don’t have to finish it. by Hayseed

Hayseed — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:12:03 +0000

I see your point and agree to a degree. There is one more variable in that comparison though. How does it affect those involved?

If someone chooses not to read a book, that doesn’t effect someone else. If a person chooses not to be in a relationship, that has a direct effect on another person.

A relationship is dependent on two people, not just one. However, I’m not advocating staying in a bad relationship. I’m simply saying it is a variable that needs to be considered.

In the future, I will consider this input before finishing that book or movie though.

Comment on From discord, find harmony by Dixie

Dixie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:32:06 +0000

I started out all philosophical about this quote and then I just went to bathroom jokes.

Comment on From discord, find harmony by Hayseed

Hayseed — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:41:25 +0000

Here’s another one:
Everything works out in the end. If it hasn’t worked out, it’s not the end.
-Unknown