
Once again, I was the youngest person in the room. My role was to serve cookies and coffee to the “grumpy old men.” A small group Billy Hornsby, my boss, is leading.
There were a few points that I really hope to never forget.
Billy’s Story
I have heard it so many times but every time I learn something new.
Today he said, “I knew that God would use me.” He became an apprentice. For ten years he strived to live life honoring God. He didn’t want to be anyone special. And he didn’t want to be on anyone’s band wagon.
Focus on Others
His hope was to live long enough to influence others. I think he has more than accomplished that goal. Over 150 people have come to visit him in the last few weeks. He has influence!
“You have the greatest joy when you live for others.” he told the Grumpy Old Men. They all nodded in agreement.
Take Baby Steps
The other day he told Charlene, his wife, “We climbed a mountain. All we did was take baby steps our whole life and look at what God has done.”
“Little things, done deliberately at the right time, can make a big difference” -John Maxwell
Billy’s baby steps have led him to leading the church planting organization at which I am employed. I love hearing him talk about ARC. “Leaders who are not super stars in their own eyes.”
How to Measures Wealth
How Billy measures wealth:
- Family
- Friends
- Staff (often the same as above.)
- Church
When I Die
The conversation often was thinking and talking about when “I” die… It seems like people only think about that when they are old. Why?
“Here I am about to kick the bucket and I’m living the dream!” -Billy
At the end of the small group everyone gathered around Billy and prayed.
They came as Grumpy Old Men and left GRATEFUL!