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Terence Lester
In 501c3, Be the Church, Campaigns, Journey, Leadership, Leadership Development, LeaderSource, Life Change, Movement of Doers, Organization Update, Resources, Transform, Vision

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Are you looking to discover your purpose? Do you want to make an impact in the world by starting something that matters? Or, do you want to grow as a leader? If so, join us as we launch our second leadership community called “LEADERSOURCE.” This is an intentional gathering to develop those who are serious about making an impact in the world. To lean more, click “leadersource” on the menu tab or simply follow the details on the flyer below…

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Terence Lester
In Journey, Transform, Wisdom

Valleys are important!

Have you ever been knocked down? You know what I mean… Life happens unexpectedily and you are forced to sit quietly and reflect on all that has happened. I’ve been in that place.

In the last past 13 days I have had to deal with many unfortunate things during these days including my son getting very ill (he is now doing a little better). This place created a “valley moment” both for me and my family.

You know what a valley is… It is the place in the middle of two mountains. It is the place that is often times associated with difficulty, pressure, weight, and isolation. But, what I am learning is that valleys (too) can be a place of tremendous blessing.

How? Because valleys give you deep perspective about life, your personal internal climate, and lessons for for your life’s toolbox. After much prayer and support, my son is doing a little better, and is being scheduled to see a specialist to run more tests for his condition.

What am I gaining from this tough moment? That’s simple. Valleys are important because they cause you to refocus on things that matter most, forge tighter relationships with people who are present, and glean strength and insight on how to continue the journey of life.

If you are in a valley moment, look for the gold in your circumstances. It is treasure that is often times hidden underneath the rubble.

Terence

 

Terence Lester
In 50 Day Count Down, 501c3, 90 Days, Be the Church, Blankets & Socks, Blogging Journey, Collaboration, Community, Community Service, Diversity, Family, Family Values, Gospel, Great Commission, Journey, LBW Begins, LBW Home, Life Change, Life-dares, Love Beyond Walls Story, Love In The Trenches, Mission, Missions, Movement of Doers, Movies, Passion, Plant Love, Poverty, Purpose, Raising Awareness, Resources, Serve, Serving, Story, Struggle, Vision, Volunteerism

Small Steps, Good Progress!

This past Monday, 75+ people gathered at the Love Beyond Walls Headquarters and began gutting the bus out, and prepping it to be changed. Below are a few pictures from this past MLK’s Serve Day!

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Terence Lester
In Be the Church, Blogging Journey, Collaboration, Community, Community Service, DRIVES, Family, Family Values, Fatherhood, Great Commission, Homelessness, Life Change, Life-dares, Love Beyond Walls Story, Mission, Missions, Needs, Passion, Plant Love, Poverty, Raising Awareness, Resources, Serve, Serving, Transform, Vision, Volunteerism

Clark Kent, Not Superman!

I just want to give you a heads up… You are not about to read a Superman blog… More like a Clark Kent blog… Why? Simple. Because I don’t want to be another leader hiding behind a red cape.

superman_logo_hd_wallpaper.jpgIf I can be honest, it’s been almost 4 1/2 days since I’ve been off of the bus, and it has been extremely hard readjusting to normally life. In fact, the first two nights were very restless and unsettling. Why? I couldn’t help but think about others out there suffering in the cold (who were experiencing what I experienced).

Although I know it isn’t my fault, I still feel compassion toward those who are without, and am pursuing ideas to help people permanently this year.

Yes, I have been able to get some rest, but have sill had to deal with some unfortunate life experiences as well. For instance, my wife and I had a grandmother to pass of cancer just yesterday, and our son got sick in the same day (having to be rushed to the hospital). Literally, while headed to be with family after a loss, we ended up in the ER with our son. This was a Clark Kent day…

Not only did these things happen, I had another grandmother get ill, and have still had to process tons of other opposition I faced while on the bus.

I think one of the greatest leadership misconceptions is that people think that you are supposed to be strong through every single thing. Here is a newsflash, no one is that strong. In fact, leaders shouldn’t put themselves in this type of imprisoning bubble. Sometimes leadership is about being Clark Kent. Why? Because it shows people that we are all fragile, and at any given moment can fall victim to life circumstances. 

What has kept me during this transition; it has been God’s sustaining strength (Phil 4:13), family, and a few friends. In no way am I trying to over spiritualize where I am, but I am confessing that it has been my faith that has carried me thus far… Why share this part? Simple. Because I am not Superman. I don’t have a cape…I have faith in a God that’s strong, and able to do the impossible.

You are probably wondering if staying on a bus is still worth it to me? My answer is still, yes. Yes it was worth people being educated. Yes it was worth seeing a few brothers form a relationship with God. And yes, it has been worth starting the beginning of what is to come with the #mobilemakeovers bus!

Terence

Terence Lester
In Blogging Journey, Campaigns, Community, Community Service, DRIVES, Family, Family Values, Fighting for the Hopeless, LBW Begins, LBW Home, Life Change, Life-dares, Love Beyond Borders, Love Beyond Walls Story, Mission, Missions, Needs, Passion, Plant Love, Poverty, Purpose, Raising Awareness, Resources, Serve, Serving, , The Local Church, Vision, Volunteerism

Words from a Wife – Journey Completed

So you want to be a wife? But, what if your husband has a heart for the homeless, vulnerable and poverty stricken…. What if he decides to live on top of a BUS for 30 days.. AWAY from you and your family!!!

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Marriage is NO JOKE…can you really do what Pastor Enid Stewart says and “Give back to God whom he GAVE to YOU.”

As I think about the Mobile Makeovers Bus campaign or Love Beyond Walls in general… I always think about the reason why we started this organization. We started with a deep love and compassion to take love to those who are often times forgotten… some call them “the least of these.”

People have asked my husband why would he live on top of a bus for a month… Well, here is a little secret that most people don’t know… I was the person who told my him that if he wanted to get the bus going and really get the word out about the campaign he was going to have to do something out of the box, strange, or something that was not ordinary to get people’s attention in this busy world we live in.

He mentioned that we needed a large amount of resources to make over the bus and I said, “You’re going to have to live on top of the bus or something… It has to be radical where it makes a statement.” He responded, “You’re right. I have to stand up for what we believe in…”

Afterwards, we talked about the timeframe, and how it would happen. I didn’t know that it would change so many lives and so many people would get on board and support the cause. It amazes me to see the number of lives we are changing by following Christ. People say it was selfless, but we say it’s simply doing what is in our hearts.

During the time that Terence has been on the bus, I have received a lot of questions in reference to how did I do it or why did I let him do it? And my answer is simple, “I did it because I understand the passion that my husband has because he has been this was since we have been together.”

I covered him with prayer daily, sent encouragement to him through text messages, visits, and lots of phone calls. I knew what kind of person he was from Day 1 so there are not many things that he says out of the box that shocks me. I am grateful for all of my family and friends that have helped me along the way while he has been on the bus.

I wouldn’t have been able to do all that I have done without him taking care of home before he left to be on the bus just to be sure that we’d be okay. Additionally, he has set a great example for our children by living a message of giving.

It is an honor to be on this journey with my husband through Love Beyond Walls as we serve people through the Mobile Makeovers campaign. I am grateful to have a husband like Terence who doesn’t mind going to get anything! He has proven that he will stand up for the works that is supposed to be done for Christ.

This is what a wife does to support her husband.

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Terence Lester
In Be the Church, Blogging Journey, Campaigns, Community, Community Service, DRIVES, Fighting for the Hopeless, Global, Gospel, Great Commission, LBW Begins, LBW Home, Life Change, Life-dares, Love Beyond Walls Story, Love In The Trenches, Mission, Missions, Mobile Makeovers, Movies, Plant Love, Poverty, Purpose, Raising Awareness, Reflective, Resources, Serve, Serving, Sociology, Struggle, The Local Church, Vision, Volunteerism, Wisdom

Last night – Video

A few words for before my last night sleeping on top of the bus!
 

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Terence Lester
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Almost there – 2 nights to go!

Last night made 28 nights living on top of the bus! Terence only has two more nights to go to complete the journey.

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