Comments on: Are You A Hero?

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:35:45 +0000

oh wait i guessed you followed my link. ha google autofill makes you forget its filled out

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:34:32 +0000

Stephen,

Yes I did. How did you know? Have you read it? Not as good as your book, but I am still trying to perfect it.

Nate

By: Stephen Altrogge

Stephen Altrogge — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:58:54 +0000

Marshall – You hit that one on the head.

Kay – Thanks for your insightful comments. It is so much easier to serve when other people see, yet how much more blessed to serve in private where only God sees.

greenchickadee – You’re welcome. It’s the behind the scenes people that are truly great in God’s eyes!

Nate – You bet. Didn’t you write a book about this?

By: NP

NP — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:51:35 +0000

Yes this is true biblical servanthood in action! Thanks for the post!

Nate

By: greenchickadee

greenchickadee — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:22:26 +0000

I work in children’s ministry, and I’ve gotta tell you, it’s often a thankless job. We don’t do it for the fame/glory/praise. But a genuine thank you from a person in leadership is always deeply appreciated. If pastors only knew how much a “thank you” from the heart really means, they would spend several hours a week calling or writing notes of encouragement. It’s so meaningful to know that someone notices the hard work that we do to honor God. Thanks for honoring the “quiet behind the scenes” people.

By: Kay McCoy

Kay McCoy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:25:17 +0000

The following is actually a comment I posted in response to Mark’s post on the mundane before I read this one. God so often put things repeatedly in our path because he understands it sometimes takes us a few passes before we stop to smell the roses.

Mark:

Your post hits very close to home. How easy it can be to stand before a microphone and watch the loving, worshipful faces moved by the gifts that the Holy Spirit has given us. How pleasing the kind words of the brethren in recognition of the gifts.

How excruciatingly difficult it can be to clean up the mess of a loved one whether it be a child or an elderly family member. How painful when the kind deeds go unnoticed.

Which is more blessed?

Jesus said “take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.”
Matt 11:29

What would our modern, sanitary life be without the garbage man, the street sweeper, or the sewage treatment plant worker?

Serving the Lord has a glamorous side for some. For most it is closer to washing feet or carrying our afflicted to the doctor.

The old hymn rings true (written more than 1,200 years ago) “Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise”. Jesus never sought the praise of men; rather he sought the praise of “The Holy Father” the great God in heaven. Oh, to be more like my wonderful counselor Jesus.

By: Marshall - bondChristain

Marshall - bondChristain — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:18:44 +0000

Agree with you, Stephen. Greatness is doing what God wants instead of what we want. Sometimes we want to be pastors and teachers and rockstar leaders, but God wants us to visit our Grandmother in a nursing home. Greatness is chosing what God wants.

By: Stephen Altrogge

Stephen Altrogge — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:23:22 +0000

Megan – True greatness looks like making dinner, taking care of Izzy, and serving Dan!

By: megan

megan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:41:53 +0000

Around since the Civil War… that sounds about right for Dave

Wondering what true greatness looks like when you aren’t able to serve in a ministry in the church for a season. What would that personal ministry look like? Thoughts?