January 2, 2006
Iron sharpens Iron
Praise God for friends! I cannot do this journey through life alone. I need companions. I need others who are on the journey with me. I used to think that kind of talk was a copout. Now I see the wisdom in it.
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another Proverbs 27:17
That is one of those Bible passages that sounds so poetic and spiritual. In reality, sharpening a knife with a steel is a violent process. It is a process of knocking off part of the knife. If knives could feel, I think it would hurt. In reality it is uncomfortable to "rub up against" others. But that's how knives (and people) get sharpened.
I want to be sharpened! That means partnering with others who are moving towards the same destination. As I start this new year, I am going public with my desire to seek out relationships with others who will challenge me and help me press on to who God wants me to be. This blog is step one. John, I did it! Thank you for following up with me.
Jimazing Thoughts 
Anonymous said,
January 10, 2006 at 8:45 am
Jimazing, You are Amazing. Your Blog was not only amusing but also enlightening. We DO tend to believe our own lies as time passes. I’m encouraged by your insight and wisdom.–>