Developing the Servant’s Heart

I’m loving this book.

Plain and simply, each chapter seems to speak directly to what’s happening (in my household).

For example, just this past week, my wife and I were talking about how to get our sons more “excited” about service projects. There’s tons of need and tons of opportunities. But, like many youth, they will only get involved under certain conditions:

-How long? The shorter the better….

-Are any of their friends involved?

-Can they “fit it” into an already busy schedule?

So, I get it. We can’t force these things and I try to truthfully think back to when I was their age….was I fired up and excited about serving others like I am today? Maybe not.

Our reading this week tackles this subject rather nicely, in my opinion. So whether you have teenagers, like me, or teenagers-in-waiting….then Chapter 6, “Sticky Justice”, will be a great read for you.

This chapter is all about the notion of not just serving God and others….but LOVING doing so! And that ain’t an easy sell to any kids, trust me.

This week, David Parker, returns to the batter’s box to lead the group. (Am I aging myself again? Anyone remember the Pittsburgh Pirates slugger….Dave Parker….who played for the Pirates in the late 70’s and early 80’s). I digress……