When I enter someone else's house my focus changes from "me" to "them". I become more interested in being with that person or family. I become more interested in enjoying their company. I become more interested in how they want me to act in their house. Even when I'm extrememly comfortable in the other person's house, I respect that it is their house not mine. I think this may be what God is talking about when he asks us to enter His household. He wants us to become part of His family and to dwell in His house. But that means respecting that it is His house and not mine. It means obeying His rules, not making up my own. Oh, how difficult it is to give up my selfishness.
- Mark Baldwin, M.S., LPC-MHSP
- I am married and have three children. I earned a Bachelor Degree from the University of Minnesota, a M.S. Degree in Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University and am working on a doctoral degree from the University of Memphis. I am currently the Director of Programs at Youth Town and a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation. I have worked in residential treatment for over 10 years and have worked with children, adolescents, and families. I have also worked with a variety of groups – churches, businesses, leadership groups, and families – doing Adventure Based Experiences. I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. I am also available for speaking, teaching, and consulting (mbaldwin@youthtown.net)
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Man that's really good. Why didn't you just say that!
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