Milestones: Important Dates Matter!
Milestones: Remembering and Commemorating Our Journey
Today marked a milestone for our team—two years since anyone in the world saw or heard about our Tithe brand. While the time itself isn’t what makes this moment significant, the people we’ve influenced along the way certainly do. The longer I’m in business, the more I realize that the true measure of success isn’t just revenue, profit, or statistical growth (though those things have their place). Instead, it’s the impact we have on others that truly matters.
During today’s team meeting, we took time to share stories, and not one of them was about numbers. Instead, they were about the fun we’ve had and the influence we’ve shared with those we serve. That’s the good stuff. I’d run through a wall to keep leading this team, not just because of what we do, but because we are running together for a bigger mission.
On my drive in, I reflected on how God emphasizes remembrance and milestones throughout Scripture. In the Old Testament, He set aside numerous times for His people to reflect, celebrate, and draw closer to Him:
The Sabbath (Exodus 20:8-11) – A weekly sacred time of rest and worship.
Passover & The Feast of Unleavened Bread – Remembering Israel’s deliverance from Egypt.
The Feast of Firstfruits (Leviticus 23:9-14) – Giving the first harvest to God in gratitude.
The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost/Shavuot) (Leviticus 23:15-22) – Marking the wheat harvest and the giving of the Law at Sinai.
The Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) (Leviticus 23:23-25) – A time of reflection and preparation.
The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) (Leviticus 16; 23:26-32) – A sacred day of fasting and repentance.
The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) (Leviticus 23:33-44) – A joyful festival celebrating God’s provision.
The Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) – Though not part of the original Law, a celebration of rededication.
Even as Christians today, we continue to celebrate sacred milestones such as Christmas and Easter, which hold eternal significance. Each of these moments of remembrance was designed to commemorate something special—whether between people or between people and God.
When we take time to pause and recognize milestones, we gain clarity, peace, hope, and renewed energy for the journey ahead. I’m grateful we were able to do that in a small way as a team today.
What milestones do you have coming up? How can you take time to celebrate or reflect? Enjoy those moments with the people you’re running with!
-Mark
