Comments on: Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own

By: Jenni Catron

Jenni Catron — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:30:32 +0000

I am a huge believer in the importance of mentors. The funny thing to me is that oftentimes I don’t realize someone was a mentor in my life until after the fact – after the season of life that they influenced. This was especially true in my high school, college and early career days when I didn’t completely understand or seek out mentors. Now I find that I have a mix of both – those that I seek out and those that naturally occur.

Jenni Catrons last blog post..I Love to Eat!

By: Armen

Armen — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:47:56 +0000

Hey Brad,
I not only think it’s beneficial, I think it’s very biblical to have mentor(s) in our lives.

Someone who shaped much of my thinking as a Christian, has gone on to be with Christ now, and I although I don’t pine after him (I wouldn’t wish a person back, after being in Heaven; that would be a bit selfish), the void definitely hasn’t been filled.

P.S. Love what you’ve done with Brian’s Zinfanel theme.

By: Brad Ruggles

Brad Ruggles — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:09:23 +0000

Kevin – totally agree. I’ve sort of just grown into any mentoring relationships I’ve had. It just develops over time. Nothing formal. I don’t think you can force it. If it’s not there, it’s not going to work.

- Brad

By: Kevin Mattison

Kevin Mattison — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:46:52 +0000

Good thoughts on mentors!
We don’t have enough people doing this-which may be why there is so little growth in many people’s lives (at least one of the reasons). I am fortunate to have a mentor as my pastor right now. It’s awesome to work for someone who you want to work for because they challenge you and make you think and dream bigger than you would on your own!

How did you find your mentors?

Kevin Mattisons last blog post..Dinner Time: A Look At How to Eat (part 1)

By: Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:15:35 +0000

True that! Pete Wilsons last blog post..Praying Through The Tears

By: Brook

Brook — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:59:14 +0000

I’ve always been a big fan of mentors. During high school, I met with our pastor weekly…sadly, it didn’t do much good…although I still saw the benefit in it. College provided many opportunities for good mentorship… Every week I had breakfast with one of my professors…we talked life, love, ministry, missions, etc. I miss that…although we still get together once every couple of months or so.

Now, I find myself in a ministry position at the church I grew up in, but still very much appreciate the input and discussion that happens between our Executive Pastor and I. Even though he is “in charge” of me, we still have some pretty honest conversations and didscussion… not sure I would’ve lasted this far without any of these supports…

Brook Sarver
http://www.two10eleven.com

By: jason

jason — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:06:55 +0000

great post! I cannot imagine trying to figure life out without my brother and father-in-law jasons last blog post..$4.19

By: Brad Ruggles

Brad Ruggles — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:56:52 +0000

Lynse – that’s awesome. It’s great to have those kind of people.

Harold & Kelli – I’ll pray God gives you the kind of mentor you’re looking for.

- Brad

By: Kelli Brownlee

Kelli Brownlee — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:43:23 +0000

Great post Brad. My husband and I have been praying and asking God for mentors that can help us grow into the individuals God called us to be for His kingdom. Thank you for sharing your story. It encouraged us to hold on, and keep believing. Kelli Brownlees last blog post..Who's Who

By: Harold

Harold — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:39:34 +0000

Since I was a teen I have sought a mentor. Someone who cared enough to encourage and to tell me the truth. I have never found that person. A few years ago I had a relationship with a man in our church that I truly cherished. He was wise and oddly enough a former insurance exec in TN. We would have “porch sessions” as we called them. A time when we would set on the porch and discuss life. I really enjoyed those times. During one session I told him I considered him a mentor and I guess, tried to formalize that relationship by calling him my mentor. After I did that he sort of looked at me as if I had no clothes on and that was the begining of the end of the porch sessions. It’s funny, most men run from these type of situations and I have always sought them out but without success. The fact is right now I could really use a good mentor as a friend and I consider what God would have us do concerning starting our own software development effort. Pray God gives me who and what I need.