Learning from each other… even those crazy “bloggers”!
I like to think that we can learn from each other - that God is always teaching each one of us something, and that we should take advantage of that, and try to learn what we can from each other.
Last night I visited a home group with Metro Life church here in Orlando. Besides the people being a really friendly and fun group of people, I really appreciated their desire to learn from each other. We had a time of sharing, which isn’t too uncommon in Christian small groups, Bible Studies, church groups, etc… BUT it was exceptionally beneficial because the goal was to learn from each other, or to teach each other from the little things that maybe through some normal, every-day circumstance, God is teaching us.
When the home group leader Rich introduced this time, I was eagerly inching forward in my chair, ready to share something. Even though it was my first visit to this home group, and I had not known anyone there for more than 15 minutes, I was so excited because that is something I love doing!
So I shared with the home group how I have recently become a “blogger” and try to write regularly about the little things that pop out in the course of every-day life where God is trying to teach me something, or I just realize something amazing. First I had to explain what “blog” is to the people there who aren’t necessarily as nerdy as me. I’m sure everyone has heard them talking about “the bloggers” on CNN though during the election coverage! “Bloggers” are normal people, who just happen to have an online journal for others to read, and aren’t necessarily famous or connected to politics. Eventually I shared the story about the speeding incident and what I learned from it. And it was a great time to share with others the little things I have learned about myself!
I’m so glad I went to that home group! I felt like people were happy that I was there and were excited to get to know me. I had many wonderful conversations with members of the home group later and stayed til almost 11 just talking with my new friends! I look forward to many wonderful times of fellowship and relationship with these people in the coming months! Thanks God!
Isn’t it cool that God can use anyone to speak to us! Even a “blogger” like me!
