Comments on: “His Name is Carlos” http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/ Attempting to connect life to what matters most Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:24:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sista cala http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4171 sista cala Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:02:39 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4171 What a wonderful reminder. Without the ones behind the scenes, the scenes could be ugly. Steve's comment reminded me of something I heard a long time ago, but I don't remember where. "It doesn't matter how high up the ladder you are, you had to start at the bottom rung." What a wonderful reminder. Without the ones behind the scenes, the scenes could be ugly.
Steve’s comment reminded me of something I heard a long time ago, but I don’t remember where. "It doesn’t matter how high up the ladder you are, you had to start at the bottom rung."

]]> By: gail http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4170 gail Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:26:04 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4170 This was a great story.  I have already sent the post to several co-workers.  My manager in Temple just loved it and asked if he could pass it on.  He already comes to Waco monthly and takes out 3 employees to lunch to get to know them and for them to get to know him.  Everyone has a "story" and is interesting if we get to know them.  Thanks for this post.  Gail  This was a great story.  I have already sent the post to several co-workers.  My manager in Temple just loved it and asked if he could pass it on.  He already comes to Waco monthly and takes out 3 employees to lunch to get to know them and for them to get to know him.  Everyone has a "story" and is interesting if we get to know them.  Thanks for this post.  Gail 

]]> By: George Van Kirk http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4169 George Van Kirk Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:19:48 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4169 Great story.  People like the doctor have a gift I think - it's an extra measure of love.  Love takes time, at odd times, to connect.  My neighbor came over to borrow my truck yesterday to fetch a truckload of mulch.  I had an urge to drive him to get the stuff instead of simply loaning the truck.  What a blessing!  I hadn't talked with him for months - a busy guy he is.  All it took was some time.  I think we need to discipline ourselves to slow down our hurried, often superfluous lives to talk to at least one person a day who is not on our usual "route" and discover a new "fact" God can use in us. Great story.  People like the doctor have a gift I think – it’s an extra measure of love.  Love takes time, at odd times, to connect.  My neighbor came over to borrow my truck yesterday to fetch a truckload of mulch.  I had an urge to drive him to get the stuff instead of simply loaning the truck.  What a blessing!  I hadn’t talked with him for months – a busy guy he is.  All it took was some time.  I think we need to discipline ourselves to slow down our hurried, often superfluous lives to talk to at least one person a day who is not on our usual "route" and discover a new "fact" God can use in us.

]]> By: Jim Martin http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4168 Jim Martin Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:45:05 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4168 Greg,Thanks so much for what you said.  I appreciate you coming by this blog.  Greg,Thanks so much for what you said.  I appreciate you coming by this blog. 

]]> By: Jim Martin http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4167 Jim Martin Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:43:53 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4167 Thanks Keith (Davis)--I will be sure to read this on you blog. Thanks Darin.  I appreciate you coming by. Thanks Keith (Davis)–I will be sure to read this on you blog. Thanks Darin.  I appreciate you coming by.

]]> By: Jim Martin http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4166 Jim Martin Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:42:58 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4166 Steve,A very good reminder about waiters/waitresses and other service workers.  I have heard the same comments made regarding the "after church" crowd on Sundays.  That is sad.Thanks Steve.  Steve,A very good reminder about waiters/waitresses and other service workers.  I have heard the same comments made regarding the "after church" crowd on Sundays.  That is sad.Thanks Steve. 

]]> By: Jim Martin http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4165 Jim Martin Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:38:22 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4165 Keith (Reid),Thanks for a great comment.  I have been in that grocery store many times and could just see that check out line you were in.  I appreciate the reminder of the need to see the Carlos' of this world.  Keith (Reid),Thanks for a great comment.  I have been in that grocery store many times and could just see that check out line you were in.  I appreciate the reminder of the need to see the Carlos’ of this world. 

]]> By: Steve Puckett http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4164 Steve Puckett Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:42:38 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4164 As you noticed at the conclusion of my latest blog, I mentioned that God most often speaks to us in the mundane or regular routine of life. I think a custodian that served at Greg England's church in Long Beach when he first moved there was a great example of what you are talking about. As I recall, he was a PHd and taught at a university for awhile but decided to take time off from the stress of his environment to just serve. He chose this job. I have to think that he was the most over-qualified janitor on the planet at that time–sort of a Good Will Hunting type. I am amazed at how so many of us take for granted all those who serve us. My wife is a college teacher and she always had someone in her classes who is a waiter/waitress. These workers always comment on what poor tippers some people are–especially those Sunday church goers. Needless to say we always greet our waiter/waitress and give a 20% tip. But there are some wonderful stories inside of those people who serve in jobs that keep us happy and comfortable. Thanks for your thoughts. Peace. As you noticed at the conclusion of my latest blog, I mentioned that God most often speaks to us in the mundane or regular routine of life. I think a custodian that served at Greg England’s church in Long Beach when he first moved there was a great example of what you are talking about. As I recall, he was a PHd and taught at a university for awhile but decided to take time off from the stress of his environment to just serve. He chose this job. I have to think that he was the most over-qualified janitor on the planet at that time–sort of a Good Will Hunting type.

I am amazed at how so many of us take for granted all those who serve us. My wife is a college teacher and she always had someone in her classes who is a waiter/waitress. These workers always comment on what poor tippers some people are–especially those Sunday church goers. Needless to say we always greet our waiter/waitress and give a 20% tip. But there are some wonderful stories inside of those people who serve in jobs that keep us happy and comfortable.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Peace.

]]> By: Greg Laughery http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4163 Greg Laughery Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:36:38 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4163 Jim, Stoppin in from Scot's. Thanks for this insightful post. A poignant reminder to appreciate those who are not in the limelight and to go out of our way to tell them how valuable they are to getting the job done. I also appreciated your comment on Tippens' book over at Scot's. Greg Jim,
Stoppin in from Scot’s. Thanks for this insightful post. A poignant reminder to appreciate those who are not in the limelight and to go out of our way to tell them how valuable they are to getting the job done.
I also appreciated your comment on Tippens’ book over at Scot’s.
Greg

]]> By: Keith Davis http://godhungry.org/2007/04/13/his-name-is-carlos/comment-page-1/#comment-4162 Keith Davis Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:29:15 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=670#comment-4162 I will try that address again.  If you want, <a href="www.kdavis777.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">click here</a> to read my blog.  I don't know what happened in the previous post.  Sorry! I will try that address again.  If you want, click here to read my blog.  I don’t know what happened in the previous post.  Sorry!

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