WRITING
"Ruddered is about making a difference in the lives of people; first the reader, then those the reader impacts on a daily basis."
RUDDERED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
What does it mean to be ruddered? Think about someone that made a difference in your life""a person with a positive influence on you and took time to parent, teach, coach, or mentor you. Developing in your mind's eye is the picture of a person from a while back or maybe recently. By now, you are enjoying a fond memory and reflecting on the time you shared. You are grateful because, had it not been for that person, you would not be where you are today, or maybe, not here at all. That is ruddered.
A rudder is an instrument on a ship or airplane that steers you in a certain direction. Even in the face of strong winds, a rudder in the hands of a skilled captain can guide a huge ship. Despite a rudder being small and out of sight, it is quite powerful. Put that rudder in the hands of a skilled person, captain, or leader, and you have a possibility for huge impact and positive results.
I've read a few leadership books and this one is the best. It is concise and easy to read. Scott blends timeless stories with his personal experiences to illustrate much needed leadership skills. Then, after thinking it would be a great idea to go back and write a summary to remember each point, I discovered his review after the appendix. Very helpful!
JUST A DOT…
So Make Your Life Count. Imagine a never-ending line in separate directions representing eternity past and eternity future. God has always existed, and starting with conception, time marches on for you, and you never cease to be. Psalm 39:5 says, "You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath." No matter how long you live, you are just a dot and very small in relation to eternity. The Creator of the Universe desires a personal relationship with you.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read that will encourage and challenge you!
Someone's spiritual walk can be overwhelming with all the pitfall out there, but this book gives you a great perspective in a very simple way. Allow yourself to be challenged and encouraged by this fantastic book!