Life with Uncle Rev

In this first lesson of Lessons From Ministry , I'll be asking the question, "What is your 'Why'?" I'll also be sharing my three, major pillars for my 'Why' as well. Follow me: Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: @reverendgains

As we kick off my new mini-series, "Lessons From Ministry," I'd like to invite you to take a moment to listen to what the series is about. Follow me on: Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: @reverendgains

“When it comes to personal change, remember to do the small things.”

Frederick Douglass once said, "If there's no struggle, there's no progress." I wonder what this quote means for us- collectively and individually. Follow me on: Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: @reverendgains

We don't have to be available to everyone and everything. Follow me on: Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: @reverendgains

“If you want to get through your ‘stuff,’ then you have to go through it.” Connect with me on the following platforms: Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: @reverendgains

What’s the purpose behind our busy state of being, and what are we doing to manage it?

"I smiled, so I know I'm going to be OK." I wonder where you could use this subtle, gentle reminder in your life right now.

Why complain when we could do something constructive?

Maybe it's just me, but dating in today's world is complicated and draining in some instances. In this segment, I'll be sharing some of my dating experience and three questions that I've asked myself to navigate the complications of the dating world.

Don't be afraid to make moves.

"Our reaction to others teaches us about ourselves." - Susanna Harwood Rubin, Yoga 365 .

I wonder where you're in need of putting your head down and going (back) to work.

What is this season of spring inviting you into?

We're all works in progress. How will we allow this reality to guide us today? How will you allow this reality to guide you today?

“It is not death that [one] should fear, but [they] should fear never beginning to live.” - Marcus Aurelius

Where in your life do you need to (re)gain composure?

"We can't control the wind, but we can direct the sail." Where in your life do you try to control the wind? Where are you in need of (re)directing your sail?

If we aren’t going to do [insert thing here] now, then when will we actually do it? We all know what “that thing” is we want to do or start on- your big home project, going to the gym, replacing bad habits with good ones, that one (audio)book- you get the idea. The real question is, when are we going to start it?

"Let love be your default." How is loving God- the Divine- your default? How is loving your neighbor your default? How is loving yourself your default?

As I’m sure we all know, personal change isn’t an overnight thing. It’s a process that ebbs and flows. It’s difficult and challenging. It calls us to address areas of our lives that we might be overlooking or ignoring for some reason. Above all else, change calls for intentionality, which is what I’d like to invite you to sit with this week.

Be attentive to whatever moment you’re in and immerse yourself in it.

“ Being human means having doubts and yet still continuing on your path. ”  - Paulo Coelho Follow me on... Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: https://medium.com/@reverendgains

Dating back to June 29th, 2022, "The Obstacle is the Way" is a Wednesday evening Bible study that I led at First Baptist Church on Saint Clair. Follow me on... Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: https://medium.com/@reverendgains WordPress: http://lifewithgains.wordpress.com

Mindfulness instructor, Tamara Levitt, once said, “ It’s in the absence of wanting that we find peace. ” I wonder what this means, or could mean, for your life right now. Follow me on... Instagram: @reverendgains Medium: https://medium.com/@reverendgains