Thanks, Dad

"Hey, Dad --- you would just love this event at Dallas Baptist University." Do you ever talk to people in heaven? I do --- quite regularly, actually.
Recently, a friend of Dad's gave me a sermon by Pete Briscoe on the Bema seat judgment in heaven. It focused on rewards for the work done on earth that lasts ---- the stuff that isn't wood, hay, and stubble.
When I was little (before eco-awareness), we raked leaves into great big piles and when it got bigger than we were, we lit it and savored the wonderful aroma. I am sure we knocked several holes in some layer somewhere, but it was a grand experience.
The thought of seeing most of what I did on earth piled high and ignited doesn't give me nearly the sense of awe.
On my desk is a glass square given to me by the Ziglar Corporation. It simply says, "Make today worth remembering." Isn't that another way to say, "Make today precious."
On March 1 BWF will partner with Dallas Baptist University to bring 10 men and women to their campus for an entire day of sharing about Leading with Integrity. Dad used that theme for one of his books.
As I work putting all the pieces together, I find myself talking to Dad about it --- and wishing he were here to enjoy it.
He lived his life to stretch others. We are archiving his life to stretch and bless the next generations. Kinda cool!
Bringing wisdom and hope to DBU is a worthy goal and one I hope is driven by the spirit of God, not by my wood pile.
Bringing Dad's influence to DBU is joyful and exciting. He always told me, "Brenda, there is nothing in your life a little excitement can't cure." Thanks, Dad ---- you have made that possible.
Where is your excitement? Where is God prompting you right now....not for next year, but right this very day? I know I need to keep thinking about that...and being grateful. After all, this is the Year of the Dog! :)