remember Dr. King and more

We all need to remember. But those memories cannot be the handcuffs that lock us up. Let them be the keys that free us to life and abundant life.

Take for example, from yesterday’s sermon, what Joshua was led by God to do for the people. Joshua took the place of Moses who was known by all, had shown the people how to follow God and how to see as well as enjoy the present of God. Directly Joshua heard “be strong and courageous”. The only way to be that would be to in the word of God and know that God is with you.

Joshua 1:9 NLT

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Another way to learn from the past is to learn from the example of those who lived with faith and so much more. So much was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we stop remember Dr. King and listen to his words and follow his learn

Dr. King literally spoke up for those who could not or would not speak up. He wasn’t perfect but a great example for us. Listen in…

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

That is a small selection of some of the things Dr. King said and based on how he lived. May we too leave a mark on people so much so that will change us and others.

There is much more to remember or to learn from. I challenge you to stop and remember just a little bit today. For us it is a snow day, and for much of the east coast, as we thaw out. The things that we remember will help us walk even closer to God.

Psalm 77:11 NLT

But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.

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....

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

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