take another look

Just so you know I so love snow, and we have no snow. But it is cold with almost every day in either direction not above freezing. This means my heart is heavy for those who are homeless and those who are cold. Pray for these special people.

But the iceberg has another meaning for me. I’ve asked you to think about what is above the water and what is below. You see a very small part of the iceberg above the water, and it relates to what others see in our lives. What we don’t see is what is under the water of the iceberg. It is huge. And it relates to the reality of life. It is the good and the bad. It is experiences of failure, of pain, of struggles, of pushing forward and so much more.

Reminding me of what God is doing… this iceberg gives us a small glimpse in to what God is doing to make you and I better, stronger and to give us more impact in this world where we live.

My question is simple today. Will we allow life to crush and kill us? Or are we going to live life, take the struggles as opportunities and press on? Titanic was a beautiful ship, but an iceberg took it out in a very short time.

Let what is underneath make you strong. Live by faith putting away fears and learning from the difficult days. Read on and choose life!

Proverbs 3:21-26 NLT

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

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 ...

Catalyst ticket arrived

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

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....

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