The Available Talent Pool

Let me tell you some true stories.

I have a friend named Bob who reads these weekly blogs.  He is a recording engineer in Nashville.  Bob has seen every evolution in the music business from inside the engineer’s booth for going on forty years. 

He made a decision long ago to pursue the world of recording engineer, and today Bob is still on top of the heap, as one of the top studio recording engineers in Nashville.  Bob has always been “available talent”, and he plies his craft with grace and professionalism. 

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My friend Chuck owns a large Christian bookstore in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  He is a third generation family bookstore owner.  

Thirty years ago, when Chuck was just getting started good, I don’t know if he saw his store to the size and dimensions it is today, but he has been faithful to this work.  He shows up every day and uses his talents.  This bookstore business is also a ministry.  People come to his store from miles around just because it is “different”.  You can sense it the moment you walk in the door. 

You see, Chuck is available.

And then there is Lady Di.  She works for Chuck.  When I first met her she billed herself as “Lady Di, who is “feisty, fair, and over forty”.  

My goodness, she is amazing in how she uses her great musical knowledge and passion to love and serve her customers at Chuck’s store.  She is the one to turn to if you want to know what is happening in and around the choral music world. 

Lady Di is a minister to ministers of music in her corner of the world.

She is part of the “available talent pool” that God uses. 

I got this blog idea from Philip Yancey.  He wrote the forward for Brennan Manning’s book All Is Grace.  He said – “God uses the talent pool available.”

I love the concept of being a part of the talent pool that God can use. 

And what I love most is this …

God will use us, right here in our corner of the world with our resources and skill set whether they be meager or immense.    

Can you write a note of encouragement?  God can use that.

Can you bake a coconut pie?  God can use that.

Can you …

-Fix a flat tire

-Paint a fence

-Install a toilet

-Make a new neighbor feel welcomed

-Teach a new skill to a younger person

-Help a struggling senior adult with their computer

-Sing a song

-Write a blog

-Record an album

-Play the violin

-Write original music

-Start a business

God can use that.

Shucks … God can use anybody!

P Michael Biggs

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