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9
Apr 10

The Cultivate Project

For some time now, I have been pondering on the word Cultivate and how it correlates to relationships.  Relationships are with out a doubt some of the most important things we come across in life and they take time and effort.  They have to be tended to and nursed into maturity.  No matter what kind of relationship you may be in, it can be difficult to grow the relationship into a healthy one without guidance and encouragement and that is what the Cultivate Project is going to be about.

The Cultivate Project will be a series of blogs that deal with relationships and how to nurse and grow them into something unimaginable through the implementation of Scriptural ideas and concepts.  Several pastors that I consider to be great friends will be guest bloggers to give encouragement and guidance.  Although everything isn’t set in stone yet, we are all very excited about this new project and we hope to make an impact on people and how they treat and develop their relationships with others.  The Cultivate Project will tentatively launch in July.

More information will be posted soon but until then, enjoy the poster above.

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11
Jan 10

Cultivate

I was struck by this word yesterday.

It has so many possible meanings behind it but nearly all of them have some sort of positive meaning.  2009 was a rough year for many people in the world.  Many lost jobs, loved ones and ultimately hope.  They simply gave up.  They allowed the darkness in this world over take the joy in their life and because of that, they were left stranded, alone and hurt.  2010 is the year to change that.

The definition of “cultivate” that strikes me the most is this one:

to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill):
- to win the friendship or favor of (someone)
- apply oneself to improving or developing (one’s mind or manners)

This year I have  a goal, not a resolution (since resolutions are rarely fulfilled).  My goal is to be selfless and compassionate.  A goal to give when I don’t think I have the time or energy.  A goal to build relationships with people in an attempt to show them hope, to make them feel loved.

I was very blessed last year and to keep that all to myself would be selfish and egotistic.  I will apply myself to improve someone’s disposition.

I will cultivate.