About this episode
The episode discusses a transformation at a school farm in Portugal, highlighting the importance of using one's gifts for the greater good.
Today I saw a bright yellow hose in my mind's eye, bringing to mind the little farm at the Montessori school where I work as a teacher, in Cascais, Portugal. A few weeks ago a new gardener started assisting the kids and two existing part time managers of the farm. One of the heads of the school had got to know a homeless man who used to be a horticulturalist so invited him to work on our school farm for a small fee. Well, yesterday I noticed a complete transformation on one fairly large plot of land. It now has beautiful flowerbeds, vegetable patches, smooth clear pathways and a pretty archway. In short it is spectacular and all has been done by this new addition to our farm staff. The hearts of two men are the seeds to this fruitful transformation. What a lovely example of giftings being used for God's glory in a community. Let's celebrate others' giftings and use ours for the greater good. Let's encourage others as the Head of our school did for a homeless man. 1 Peter 4:8-11 reads: "Above all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each if you should use whatever gift you have received to serve…
People in this episode
Host: Stephanie Hawkins
Topics covered
- community transformation
- giftings
- hospitality
- Christian values
- service to others
Keywords
- Montessori
- gardening
- community
- Christianity
- service
- transformation
- hospitality
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montessori school
Books & works: 1 Peter 4:8-11
Places: Cascais, Portugal
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