Episode 43

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2nd Mar 2021

Noted But Not Noticed

Sometimes we suffer from identity in crisis.

We have a quest for identity.

To be identified for what we do and who we are.

We want to be remembered.

Step in from offstage: Simon of Cyrene. Noted in three of the four Gospels.

No matter which account you read they basically say the same thing.

But don’t mention all that much, really.

Why mention him at all?

Maybe to teach a little about remaining anonymous.

He isn’t special.

He does what others could have done.

He’s mentioned performing the type of task most of us wouldn’t remember.

“Many of us spend too much time trying to be unforgettable or do something remarkable. We feel resentment creeping into our gut when our efforts go unnoticed" (Sean Palmer).

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Poitras Ponderings
Pause, Ponder, and Project
The Poitras family has many things in common. We speak. We write. We teach. We preach. We mentor. We lead. We counsel. We pray. We listen. We read. We learn. We encourage. We serve. We love. We interact. We enjoy. We hug. We each specialize in one or more of those areas but haven't got everything together. We strive! It makes for brilliant dynamics and a lot of fun. We are strong because we do life together.

But, in addition to all that. We pause. We ponder. We project.

It's a great mix we have in our lives. One more thing: we share. It's our joy to share the Poitras Ponderings!

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James Poitras

The Poitras family is involved in expanding God's kingdom locally and globally. Jim, the young patriarch is a prolific writer as is daughter, Melinda. The entire family, Jim, Linda, Melinda, Candra, and son-in-love, Zach love communicating the truths of God's Word and helping others in their journey through life. Speaking, preaching, teaching, writing, mentoring, counseling, living, loving, serving, and hugging are all things they love to do. Now, not totally each of them, but all of them working together is a sight to behold and experience. You'll enjoy our family dynamics as much as well do. Join us as we pause and ponder!