The Most Important Lesson I Learned in College

July 14, 2011 in Leadership Nuggets,Simple Advice with 11 Comments

Today I have the honor of guest posting over at Randy Kinnick’s blog: eFlections on Doing Life. Randy is a solid dude who loves the Lord. He serves in pastoral leadership (adult discipleship and mentoring) in his Russellville, AR community. I encourage you to check out his other posts–they consistently speak to discipleship, community and the journey of faith.

I am sharing a profound insight that was demonstrated to my while I was in college. Here is an excerpt:

One of the most important things I learned in college didn’t occur in a classroom.

It wasn’t something I read in a textbook.

It was the intentional act of someone else personally inviting me into their life.

… Continue reading here.

Click on over to Randy’s site and give him some comment-love!

11 Responses to “The Most Important Lesson I Learned in College”

  1. Arny July 14, 2011 at 8:24 am #

    On my way sir…

    Reply
  2. Moe July 14, 2011 at 11:40 am #

    Went… peed on his lawn, and came back here quickly. You know… marking my territory.

    Reply
    • Dustin July 14, 2011 at 11:59 am #

      At least you didn’t drop a #2 and light it on fire…

      Reply
  3. Cindy Holman July 14, 2011 at 2:13 pm #

    Going over

    Reply
  4. Donald Borsch Jr July 14, 2011 at 2:35 pm #

    D,

    I just noticed: you equate being an awesome dude with loving the Lord. Is Randy awesome because he loves the Lord, or is it his love for the Lord that makes him awesome?

    Just a thought.

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    • Dustin July 14, 2011 at 3:13 pm #

      I appreciate the thought, D. Don’t know if I necessarily see it like that…. Randy is a great guy, who happens to love the Lord. :)

      Reply
  5. Jon July 14, 2011 at 11:57 pm #

    There (a little late)

    Reply

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