those are incredible hands

So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees.

You may have seen the email circulating around the Internet about the worth of people's hands. It mentioned several celebrities and sports stars.

That email ended up talking about the hands of Jesus. His hands are priceless because of the scares in them from being nailed to the cross. His hands are priceless because of the lepers that he touched and healed. His hands are priceless for lifting up the lady thrown in front of him who was caught in adultery. The hands of Jesus, our Savior, mean much to those of us who follow Jesus.

As I sat in the barber's chair this morning I was reminded of the incredible hands that were about to cut my hair. These hands are steady and strong. These hands are skilled and caring.

Let me introduce you to Burnett. He is 84 years old and been cutting hair for almost 70 years. Each Sunday he comes into church a few minutes late but sits on the front row with me singing at the top of his lungs and taking in the message I am honored to share.

He's been cutting my hair for several years, and we've talked about so many things. It is awesome when Burnett tells me about the person he talked to about Jesus. "People won't just get up and walk away when you have scissors or a razor in your hand."

It was so good to be able to baptize Burnett in May of 2010. You need to hear his testimony. He was in the military and ran from God for a long time. He went after fun and women and things that brought temporary satisfaction, but God gave him a 2^nd chance. That is why Burnett loves to talk to people about Jesus.

Not only are his hands skilled at making my hair look good, but this man's heart has been shaped by God. His words have been anointed by God to share truth. I am so honored to be his pastor.

I pray for Burnett and his family each week. I pray that the people he speaks to will respond to the Gospel.

It is amazing that 84 year old hands are that steady. He is dealing with some health issues, but Burnett wants to keep on and wants to share with more people. What an incredible man with an incredible testimony about his incredible Savior. Those are incredible hands.

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

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