How can I stay fresh and alive all of my life?
For 36 years, I preached primarily for three churches. The last twenty years were spent with the Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, Texas. It was important that I stay fresh and alive in order to do this kind of ministry. Staying alive, however, is not just an issues for ministers. Each one of us, as we move through the various chapters of our lives, ought to give attention to this.
The following are a few suggestions:
Continue to Learn
Learning can keep us fresh and alive. Take a class. Read a book. Watch a video series. Listen to a lecture. Take notes. Do something that will stretch you! So often men and women remain where they are because they refuse to do anything that takes effort, even if it will help them grow. I read books, skim numerous newspapers, and listen to podcasts. I have taken an art class, a history class, and numerous classes at a seminary. I took these classes long after finishing my academic studies. These were taken not to earn a degree but to learn and grow.