Boot Camp

Tomorrow night at EPIC we kick off our Boot Camp Series. I am so excited, God has big things in store.  Working with teens is not always a rewarding job in the here and now, but this text below reminds me of the important part my team plays in the lives of the teenagers we work with.

Making a Difference

You don't have to actually answer the questions below. Just read the text straight through, and you'll get the point.

• Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
  
• Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
  
• Name the last five winners of the Miss America title.
  
• Name ten people who have won either the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
  
• Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
  
• Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
  

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners .

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

• List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
  
• Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
  
• Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
  
• Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
  
• Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
  

Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.