Rise and Shine

When I crawl out of bed at 5 a.m. I am going deer hunting but recently I was invited to a Bible Study that begins slightly before the crack of dawn. Suprisingly I have found the study to be energizing. Not that I expected a bad study but walking through any doors at 5:50 means I am crawling out of bed before 0 dark thirty.

The study is held in a leased office complex. Brad teaches the lesson and does an excellent job including video clips to really drive his point home. A surprising revelation, for me at least, was last Wedneday morning when he couldn't get the video working properly. When I am in front of a group and something like that goes wrong I am pushing buttons as if I am trying to stop a nuclear attack. However, from my participant chair in the middle of the back row it wasn't a big deal at all. In fact, it just provided an opportunity to dialogue with Sam, my guest. It is amazing how your perspective changes when you move from leader to participant, emphasizing the fact that it is very healthy for me to be a participant as much as possible.

I love the Howard Hendricks quote, "If you output exceeds your input, your upkeep will be your downfall." Between Brad, the large group leader, and Frank, my small group leader I have gotten some great input. If you are looking for a men's study check this one out!
http://www.thequestformanhood.com

By the way the coffee is brewed and waiting for you when you walk in the door. I don't get this type of treatment going to my tree stand.