July 20, 2010
Donald Miller and the Power of One
Dag Hammerskjold wrote:
“It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.”
Do you want to read an article that helps you understand that quote better?
The front page of CNN’s site yesterday morning features an article on Donald Miller, author, thinker, and speaker. His book, “Blue Like Jazz,” made him a Christian “celebrity.” Personally, I think that his best book is Searching for God Knows What , which I read to Josh every night for about a month.
Miller is not a pastor. He’s not a theologian. He’s a story teller. No, strike that. He’s a master story teller.
I’ve heard him speak several times now and I love his honesty, something woefully lacking in today’s evangelical subculture.
As you read the article, you will see that someone believed in Donald long before he believed in himself.
This is the power of one.
It’s the over-told story of the the boy throwing star fish back in the ocean. You know how it ends - “I’ve made a difference to this one.”
Ultimately, that’s Donald’s story. A pastor saw his gifts. He encouraged him. He lived out the Gospel in front of him.
It doesn’t take a pastor to do that.
Read the CNN article on Donald Miller and ask yourself,
Who has God placed in your life that you can cheer on and encourage?
This post is dedicated to our clarinet girl. We’ve spent the last 7 years believing in you. Just close your eyes and play!
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