I had the wonderful privilege of attending Blue Mountain College in my early twenties, preparing educationally for a life of ministry. Chapel attendance was important at BMC and the lessons which transpired from attendance were highly regarded. One such discourse I recall came from a woman who presented a talk on two manners of people: Balcony People vs. Basement People. To this day, I remember, not only the magnitude of the lady’s message, but the life changing implications her conversation awarded. Balcony people are best described as encouraging individuals, while basement people are portrayed as pessimistic. I have entertained both types of persons in my life, resulting in both positive and negative influences. Nevertheless, the lessons I have learned remain transformative to this day. Balcony People Throughout my life, there have been countless doors open to engage in both ministry and job related opportunities. I remember a number of persons…