Kingdom Speak
There are certain people who always seem to speak with candor and verity–no pretense whatsoever. They have an eternal perspective, and their focus is constantly framed in truth.
My buddy Donald is one of those people.
He commented on a post the other day, and said something that really resonated with me the last couple days: he referenced “Kingdom-talk, son-speak”. While I can’t take full-credit for the blog post (my wife influenced pretty much all of it), that comment of Donald’s, in and of itself, was something that got me thinking…
That “Kingdom speak” he was talking about… I want that.
I want my words to be edifying and encouraging. I want to speak truth and grace. I want to communicate love, compassion, and a wholehearted commitment to the Creator.
…whether it’s in the home, at work, or in a blog post.
…not just in my words, thoughts, and actions.
I want my life to radiate this so called “kingdom speak”. Right now.
How has an e-buddy encouraged you? Go encourage someone today!
Brandon
March 4, 2011Great story!
Dustin
March 4, 2011thanks for stopping by, brandon
Michael
March 4, 2011Several man. Several. I got a call yesterday from someone who I’ve come to love and respect. Totally breathed encouragement into me.
Dustin
March 4, 2011Perfect. Such a great encouragement!
Michael
March 4, 2011It really was man.
Ben
March 4, 2011I can’t say enough about our band of e-brothers. Seriously. My daughter even mentioned last night, “it seems like you have some really good friends in your webbernet-blog world.” At the moment we were talking about adoption during dinner, and how the day prior was a little discouraging only to be fed with bits and pieces of encouragement the following day.
That spoke volumes, that she (10) could even see and hear the positive.
Dustin
March 4, 2011what a cool example! love hearing that.
Jim F
March 4, 2011First – I feel much better now that your picture is smiling at me and you do not look like you are gonna hurt me if I do not comment right.
Second I get a lot of encouragement from so many e-buddies. I get DM’s on Twitter full of encouragement, comments on my posts, emails. It really is a great thing but the most important thing is if I say I need prayer – I got people who are praying already!
Good Post!
Dustin
March 4, 2011haha, that is an eBuddy learning more about grace and less condemnation. :) thanks for sharing, jim!
Donald Borsch Jr
March 4, 2011D,
Thanks for the kind words of affirmation! Yarrrr, indeed!
E-brothers and sons. Great combination.
Grazie mille!
Dustin
March 4, 2011You are the man!
Donald Borsch Jr
March 4, 2011D,
I hope not. I know The Man, but I ain’t Him! If I were the man, things would change drastically ’round here, what!? :)
Dustin, you and my e-brothers make doing what I do a blessing. Really.
How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity, indeed.
Dustin
March 4, 2011No… just the man (lowercase m). :)
Ryan Tate
March 4, 2011“Kingdom-speak” – love it too.
The encouragement and blessing found from others on the web never ceases to amaze me. Glad I found your blog today.
Dustin
March 4, 2011Absolutely. Thanks Ryan for stopping by!
ThatGuyKC
March 4, 2011I got a Twitter DM from Chris Goforth (@pacnwdadof6) that encouraged my writing and goal to be a good father & man. Totally inspired me.
Sidebar: your Gravatar makes it look like you have an earring and sort of reminds me of The Situation. GTL lately? haha!
Dustin
March 4, 2011Chris is an amazing guy. He emailed me a few days ago… did the same thing.
Re: my gravatar – that is amazing. It DOES look like I got an earring. And GTL? LOL (I looked it up on Urban Dictionary)
Moe
March 4, 2011Aww! So much love in the web tubes. :)
First, Donald is my brother from another mother. I’ll take that guy with me to war. He’s the type of guy that will rather die than fall on his own sword like a coward. There are a few handful of others too (you know who you are).
Second, I appreciate what you do here Dustin. This site has been a blessing to those of us who come here and put our feet up in your virtual coffee table and sip your virtual coffee.
Third, there is a hidden “blessing” in encouraging one another. This is what we live for. Instead of asking (like the UPS commercial): “what can brown do for you?”, let us ask, “how can I encourage someone today?”.
Words of wisdom speak you, young jedi.
Dustin
March 4, 2011Thanks, Moe – I appreciate that. You do the same for me! #brolove
Jason
March 4, 2011The only people that encourage me outside of my wife & one other person in my life are e-buddies. I don’t know what I would have done without them when I was at my lowest point and the people around me in real life were too preoccupied to show up.
Dustin
March 4, 2011Jason, that is awesome to hear. While we can’t forsake the people God has placed (physically) in our lives, He just as much put “eBuddys” in your life for the very same reason. Thanks for sharing!
Keri
March 6, 2011I think that what’s so amazing about faith based blogging is that it so quickly cuts to the chase. I agree with Dustin, that we should not forsake our relationships in real life. But, I’ve found that in real life, so often I have to wait (or force) the really real topics of faith to come up. But, through blogging, I am able to quickly share what is on my hearts-what God is teaching me. There’s no small talk, there’s no “do you know what I mean?” I think this is what had made my online relationships develop a sense of intimacy that some of my relationships IRL that are years old have not achieved. All that to say, I have been blessed to see that since I’ve started my blog, I have been able to achieve a deeper sense of intimacy IRL with others just because I have stepped out to open my heart to them. And, in turn they have opened their hearts.
Dustin
March 6, 2011Exactly!
Kevin
March 4, 2011Donald is a machine like that. Always challenged by his comments and perspective – in a good way. Solid.
Dustin
March 4, 2011Totally agree – “in a good way”!
Ally Garner
March 4, 2011Oh wow, i really needed to hear this today. I’ve read this post 4 times now. Sometimes you read/see/hear something & you just know the Lord is trying to teach you a growing lesson. This is one of those moments for me. Thanks so much Donald, Dustin & Jen for sharing!
Dustin
March 4, 2011You’re welcome, Ally!
Sean Sabourin
March 4, 2011Dustin,
Well said. There is definitely a community building here. It is always encouraging when you and others such as: Donald, Ben, Adam, KC, Moe, Kevin, and others stop by and comments. Maybe one day some of us could begin to Skype or something like that?
Dustin
March 4, 2011You know you’re right – sometimes its the simple thing like a comment that can be an encouraging word. Shoot me an email and I’ll reply with my skype ID. I’m on skype all day long for work.
Adam
March 4, 2011E-buddies are awesome. Every comment that is left on my blog is an encouragement to me! Thanks for the encouragement you have been!
Dustin
March 4, 2011Sure thing, always appreciate your comments!
Jay Cookingham
March 4, 2011Meeting tonight with several brothers…PointMen…we call ourselves, our times together are priceless. These are the geographically close bros and I wouldn’t trade that for anything. However, the brothers I am meeting through blogs have been a huge blessing to my life.
Dustin
March 4, 2011PointMen… I like that. Really do.
Jonathan
March 4, 2011Dude…another great post. I definitely think that it’s so important to speak words of love. It’s so cool to connect with people and see how God can work through social media. Anyways, you’ve encouraged me! Not to be cheesy or anything, but I appreciate that you take time to read a twenty year old nobody’s stuff ;)
Dustin
March 4, 2011Man, it’s okay to be cheesy! And you’re certainly not a “nobody” …. that is not kindgom speak right there. ;)
Jonathan
March 5, 2011Ha! You’re right. I stand corrected :)
Nathan
March 4, 2011Well, I’m still fairly new around these parts, but I’ve grown to admire and respect you and your merry band of e-brothers. You guys still accepting members? ;)
You’ve all been a huge encouragement to me and I don’t think my stumbling on all of you at the same time was coincidence. You definitely have the gift of encouragement – thank you.
Dustin
March 4, 2011Come one, come all! Welcome aboard Nathan.
And… I know I’m glad you stumbled on over here… been cool getting to know you a little bit more!
mo
March 4, 2011lots of people told me I got my funny back. that was encouraging. although they’re probably just saying that so I’ll mention them in comments to other blogs.
:)
Dustin
March 5, 2011lol I think you’re funny. :)
mandythompson
March 4, 2011My words have become more me-speak than kingdom-speak… And, of course, out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. Hoping my heart will become more kingdom-focused, rather than self-focused. I get sick of myself, anyways. :)
Dustin
March 5, 2011So true! It has to begin in the heart. Thanks for sharing, Mandy!
seekingpastor
March 4, 2011I am encouraged daily as I read tweets and blog posts and comments from others. It is a consistent source of help as I try to follow Christ.
Dustin
March 5, 2011Matt, you are an encouragement to me…:)
Bryan Thompson
March 6, 2011Dustin, simple and right on. I couldn’t have put it better myself. I want what I say to be what someone needs to hear in that moment. encouraging and edifying. Beautiful!
dustin
March 6, 2011great! as always, thanks for your comment/perspective bryan.
Keri
March 6, 2011Oh, “The Donald” speaks to us all, doesn’t he!? :)
I love the idea of Kingdom-speak. I just heard an awesome analogy about how Kingdom-speak should draw others in to desire to know Christ. The author (not sure who it was, just heard a snippet) was saying that one day as she rounded the corner in the mall and came across the intoxicating aroma that is Cinnabon, she was instantly hungry. She instantly craved the ooey goodness that is a Cinnabon and wanted one immediately. She said our aroma should be just like that as Christians. The way we speak, act, love, should instantly draw others in-to realize, wow, she has something that I don’t have and I’m really craving that in my life. It was an awesome word picture that really resonated with me.
There are people like that in my life who are such a recognizable force of His work in action that I can’t help but feel encouraged when I’m around them. And, people I have met online encourage me in that way as well. I don’t want to name names because I don’t want to miss anyone. Suffice to say, I learn from everyone I come across in this medium.
dustin
March 6, 2011what a great analogy. i like that… an aroma that is intoxicating… instantly hungry. :)
(cinnabon sure is tasty, btw)
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