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Another Reason Why my Wife Inspires and Motivates me

Yesterday, my wife wrote a post about her journey over the last year.

A Step of Faith by Paula Kay Spear

Over the last several years, I have seen her grow spiritually in major ways. She has chosen to leave what is comfortable, successful and a wonderful environment to pursue what she feels God is calling her to do next.

Whether you are a religious person or not, any potential move from the ordinary requires faith. That is especially true when you aren’t necessarily miserable or otherwise forced to make a change.

I am proud of her beccause she has inspired me and others to listen and move. I know she has done great things where she’s been and will continue to do so because of her faith to step out of the boat.

In case you didn’t know, my wife is my hero and she continues to inspire and motivate me.

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motivation

Going With the System Can Only Take You so Far

This Entrepreneur article may not be what the high achieving students want to read, but I’ve seen it in action.  

Why Valedictorians Rarely Become Rich and Famous — and the Average Millionaire’s College GPA is 2.9

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Smelling the Roses

Illustration of a man and a hostile rose. The caption reads, “Even stopping to smell the roses can be hazardous.”

I drew this sketch last year. Some days. You have to watch those roses. Most have thorns, but I swear some have teeth too!

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illustration business motivation

Secret Wisdom for Illustrators Shared

I found this originally through the blog, Drawn! Keri Smith is an illustrator, author and art professor with some good, pragmatic advice.

http://www.kerismith.com/blog/secrets-shared/

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children's ministry motivation

Age is No Excuse

I came across this blog post about creativity and aging.

Mary Sayler: In A Writer’s Life: Artistic, creative people get creative at any age

I agree with her assertion that at any age people can find creative outlets.

It reminded me of my grandfather. He was a minister for over fifty years at the same church. He was sharp as a tack until he retired from the ministry and had no plan for what retirement would look like. He slowly lost his mental acuity and his passion for life.

We all have a calling. Age or retirement is not a reason to abandon your calling. Keep doing what you were born to do.

I’ve seen children’s ministry volunteers who lose their passion once their kids leave the ministry. But some of the greatest volunteers I’ve seen have volunteered way past retirement age. If you have a passion for teaching kids, don’t give up because your child has grown up.

I have a passion for writing and drawing for children. I also have a passion for children’s ministry. I’ve been so glad to have the last week to be able to focus on my calling and realize what a need there is for people with a passion.

What’s your calling? No matter what your age is, make a commitment to do what you were born to do!