Comments on: Welcome http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com Inspiration for leaders on Monday morning Mon, 28 May 2012 06:22:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Cal Newberry http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-606 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:07:13 +0000 #comment-606 Ken; your giftedness as an author astounds me! How God has enabled you to touch the specific yet purity of any situation is remarkable. I was energized by Alana’s story suddenly taken back to the final days of Carolyn’s home going. I plan to pass this on to my Sara as she was the one perfectly placed in the room on her 17th birthday to watch the homegoing of her mom. (Tears flowing now!) God’s timing always astounds us as we want to know every bend and bump in the road so that we can “adequately” prepare for the “earthquake”. California spends “big bucks” to provide up to date information and resources so that people can be prepared for the “big one”. However, God in his grace and soveriegn love quietly speaks while the storms may rage – “Trust Me – I’ll Lead You Home”! 18 months later and I can say with renewed faith that I am glad that God placed us at the right time to watch Carolyn not have to suffer any more – and walk boldly into the presence of our Lord and Savior.

Without Wax;
Cal

]]> By: Tracy W. http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-103 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:59:29 +0000 #comment-103 Hi Ken! Thanks for being back online. It’s great being connected with you, and the folks who are inspired to add comments (wherever they live…even South Africa!). Keep on keeping us focused!
Tracy in Valley Center

]]> By: Nancy Cowie http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-60 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:06:29 +0000 #comment-60 Hi Ken who used to live in VC!

Reg and I moved to South Africa as missionaries in Nov 05 and its been a rough two years getting settled and understanding what missions really means (relationship, relationship, relationship).

Last Mon I was praying all morning, really seeking God about some specific direction. After over 2 yrs of serving here I started to wonder if I was really meant to be an influencer for Christ, was I ever? I was earnestly asking God for help in understanding my role and His purpose for me in this country. Everything is so completely different it’s like starting in Kindergarten again and working your way through each grade. No relying on friends, family, community, your past successes, influences, knowledge or ability.

God seemed to strip it all off and say okay now it’s just you and Me. (This experience is also shared with many who God called to the field I found). Extremely humbling and one must practice moment by moment laying it all down. Patience, waiting on the Lord, living truly in the moment.

So last Monday I got your e-mail. Again I couldn’t for the life of me remember who you were but there was distant fog that I should. I did not even read or open the page but somehow just the “It’s Monday and you are a leader” seemed to be God’s quiet assuring voice, “yes I see you, I know what your thinking, don’t worry I made you and I will use you to even greater glory to Myself.”

Only tonight, Monday here (we are 10hrs ahead) did I remember who I thought you were. After reading the front page I quickly went to the family photos and sure enough there’s Ken from Valley Center! Yup I know him! So, I need to thank you for the encouragement, my friend, half the world away for making my Monday!

Thank you for your obedience in starting these weekly addresses. I pray you are richly blessed.

Nancy Cowie
South Africa

]]> By: Scott McClelland http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-56 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:20:18 +0000 #comment-56 Ken,
Thanks for including me on this great resource! I am passing your link along to my Fuller- Northern California class (Leasdership & Diversity). We all benefit from having you back in action with us again.

]]> By: Ron Wilstein http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-53 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:10:59 +0000 #comment-53 My oh my, Ken is back! Good to hear from you. I wonder what your next adventure will bring. Maybe you need to come to my neck of the woods.

-Ron

]]> By: Bud Smith http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-41 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:04:22 +0000 #comment-41 Thanks for including me in the group. I’ll look forward to catching up with what others have enjoyed and appreciated.

Blessings on you – Bud

]]> By: Marina Layton http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-39 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:17:32 +0000 #comment-39 This is wonderful! I am so glad to hear and read about Leader Focus… Even when “retired” new opportunities open up for servant leadership … after all retirement is a change in life style and a chance to serve the Lord in a new way. I’m looking forward to Monday’s all the more!

Marina
Circleville, OH

]]> By: Ginger Thorne http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-38 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:21:41 +0000 #comment-38 Ken,
Thanks so much for including me to receive the inspiring LeaderFocus. I really had missed it! What a blessing you and Carolyn have been in my life. May the Lord richly bless you both.
Ginger

]]> By: Dennis Griggs http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-34 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:17:05 +0000 #comment-34 Hey Kenbabe,
Glad to be on the “most wanted list” again (stop) We enjoy your musing (stop) You inspire by your writing. (don’t Stop)!

]]> By: Clint http://leaderfocus.wordpress.com/about/#comment-33 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:04:45 +0000 #comment-33 Ken:

Your gift of articulation shines through this piece! You seem quite “at home” with the word processer. Keep on keeping on! And your insight is both helpful and encouraging.

To paraphrase the above entry,wWe all have a new reason to anticipate Mondays!
Well done -
Clint

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