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Be the Light
LISA REID OWNER / EDITOR
the greatest people and genetics the world has to offer. From our newest Hall of Fame member to Champion exhibitors from the State Fairs, highlighting people who have worked hard and found success or influenced others positively is always one of my favorite aspects of the job. There have been a lot of hard and emotional things to deal with this past year. Personally, I lost my dad, a big part of my life and The Showtimes, last year; and then recently Travis Pembrook, one of my closest friends in the industry. Other losses such as Troy Thomas landed a heavy blow on our industry. It’s easy to look at the world around you and dial in on the bad. In times like these, however, I think about a song I learned when I was younger with the lyrics, “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine!” When God puts
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:14-16 In the weeks leading up to going to print with this Fall issue, I have been hearing references of “being the light” on repeat. How you live your life matters. This goes towards how you do business, how you compete and how you interact with people on a day-to-day basis. What people often remember is not what you accomplished, but how you conducted yourself in various situations. Do you win a show and gloat, or do you humble yourself and recognize the hard efforts of your competitors? Do you put blame on others when something doesn’t go your way, or do you trust in the Lord’s plan for your life? Each day there are 1,440 minutes of opportunity for you to add purpose to your life. When how you live shines bright, it lightens up everything around you. You alone can be the reason for other people’s good days and better futures. This issue is filled with some of
something on your heart, I have learned it best not to ignore it. Chose to use your light with boldness. ●
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