Be Like Rudolph. Let Your Light Shine.

In just a few hours, I'll be heading to the airport to fly to Seattle to be with my Washington family. I'll be joining the multitudes that are crowding into airports, shopping malls, restaurants and onto the highways this week of Christmas.

Maybe people are crowding into your home, your schedule, and your plans.  What a great opportunity we have to STAND OUT in the crowds.  Every face in every crowd has either received the gift of "the light of the world" or they haven't. Jesus coming to this earth is that LIGHT. And,  we are that LIGHT, too!  That's what Jesus said, "You are the LIGHT of the world....."  the LIGHT that this world needs right now so very much.   We can be a LIGHT today to everyone we encounter. When the lines are long and the crowds are angry or frustrated, we can be different -- and we can be THE DIFFERENCE MAKER for others. Our smile will be noticed. Our joy will be contagious. Our peace will be coveted. Our kindness will be appreciated. And the Christ of Christmas will be glorified and revealed in our character and demeanor. Let's pray for the opportunity to be that LIGHT today.

Jesus is the light of the world, through us. Let's shine brightly today in every crowd.
#BeTheLight #ThisLightLightOfMine #LetItShine

I'd Rather Be Remembered for Standing Out Than Forgotten for Blending In

Yesterday morning I saw a Harley Davidson billboard that said, "Why fit in when you can stand out?" -- of course meaning that we would stand out if we drove a Harley. Indeed, that would definitely cause me to STAND-OUT! LOL! And that prompted me to post about the great STAND message I heard Sunday by Pastor Craig Groeschel. We all have that option of just blending in with the crowd and listen to, talk about, act like and participate in the things that the "crowd" does. When we're pushed to the limits in our faith, our values, and our beliefs, do we have the courage to take a STAND? If we're STAND-OUTERS, we can't live a life of passivity. We have to make life decisions based on our determination to never compromise our values, and our relationship with God. I loved this quote, "I'd rather be remembered for standing out than forgotten for blending in."

I want to be a difference maker that rises above the noise. I want to STAND OUT when others complain -- I want to steer them to their blessings. When others worry, I'll STAND OUT by giving my worries and cares to God. When others laugh at an off-colored joke, I'm going to STAND OUT by not laughing or walking away. I will FORGIVE in spite of who wronged me or spoke evil against me. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the Bible stood out in total abandonment to their God -- not compromising their belief and trust in Him. I want to be remembered for STANDING OUT, too!!! How about you?