I attended my 40th High School class reunion this past weekend. What fun! I enjoyed visiting with my fellow classmates, most of which I haven’t seen in 20 years. Some have had the same career for over 30 years, some are on a second or third career, some are thinking of retiring and some say they’ll never retire. And, yes most have raised children.
So as I sit here reflecting back on what I have done with those same 40 years, I once again ask... what is the purpose of it all?
My purpose has NOT been to ... raise children, have a political career, work in a medical field, be an entrepreneur, or do one of hundreds of other things.
So what has it been and more importantly, what will it be for this next chapter of my life? Well, the first thing that comes to mind is TEACH. Yes, I have been a teacher and I enjoy teaching. I’ve taught children in middle school and high school. I’ve taught college students and adults. I’ve taught public school, vacation Bible school, continuing education classes, and a college class at Ohio State.
Not only have I taught in the traditional sense, but I suspect God has, over the years, used me to teach in other ways too. Some I recognize, others I don’t.
I believe that God is NOW using me and Cleon, the Crooked Tree, to help inspire and touch the lives of many individuals who are looking for acceptance and seeking purpose for their lives. Therefore, I carry on with this project in faith.
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