Quotes from Jonathan McKee

And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln

Your phone is not your problem. The problem is when we let our phone captivate us so significantly with the unimportant that we ignore the important all around us.

Most parents look back at the outcomes of past parenting decisions and, unhappy with the results, make adjustments for the future. The intriguing part of this whole equation was the stigma that seemed to go along with these changes or adaptations. Most parents don't advertise, "Here's where I messed up!" It's embarrassing! So they keep it to themselves. Sadly, their silence keeps other parents from learning from their mistakes.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV)

We need to change our perception of the word volunteer. We can't see volunteer as a verb. We aren't looking for someone "to volunteer.

Are we creating spectators of the kingdom or participators and servants for the kingdom?" (The Youth Builder, 2001, Gospel Light, page 136)

Here's an important principle to keep in mind: Every leader should serve, but not everyone who serves can lead.