Ministry.

The foundation of ministry is character.

The nature of ministry is service.

The motive of ministry is love.

The measure of ministry is sacrifice.

The authority of ministry is submission.

The purpose of ministry is to glorify God.

The tools of ministry is the Word, and a little "knee-ology".

The privilege of ministry is to grow.

The power of ministry is the Holy Spirit.

The model of ministry is Jesus Christ.

The objectives of ministry are: "WIFE":

W-Worship

I-Instruction

F-Fellowship

E-Expression (or Extension or Evangelism)

Margie.

I moved furniture yesterday for my frail, 92-year-old neighbor, Margie. Upon leaving, I hugged her goodbye. She then took my face in her trembling hands and said, "I love ya, honey." That gets me misty-eyed every single time ... can't help it. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the elderly.

Except for when the issue of Depends comes up. At that point, they're on their own.