The Secrets of an Abundant Life

Many people think that “Abundant Life” means that one must have the net worth of Bill Gates or be famous like George Washington. The question is: “Can ordinary people have abundant life?”

I once heard the story of “Two Shovels” in church. It goes something like this: “We are all given a shovel to shovel good things out to bless people as God keep shoveling good things in to bless us. God has a bigger shovel!”

I was so impressed with this story that I went to the jeweler and had a lapel pin made with gold. This pin not only reminds me of this story. Every time I wear it, people always ask me what this pin is about. It gives me a chance to share this “Abundant Life” story.

Jesus said: I have come that they may have life,

And they may have it more abundantly

- John 10:10

You make a living by what you get;

You make a life by what you give!

- Winston Churchill

Find a need and fill it;

Find a hurt and heal it;

Find a problem and solve it!

(When your cup runs over, get a bigger shovel.

Never say God, you spilled!)