what about the hurricane

Pray. Pray for those who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. I have watched, prayed and been awaiting news from many people over the last few days. Our community is beginning to see a little of the results of the storm.

Pray for those impacted, those who lost loved ones, those who have lost homes and other possessions… God knows the needs.

It is easy to watch from a distance or even to discount things because it is not affecting our lives. How do I need to adjust this view? And it does need to be adjusted soon.

Here are just a few things to keep in mind.. especially at a time when things are out of your control.

Proverbs 3:25-26 NLT

You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, 26 for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

No reason to fear when God is in control. It really is and must be faith over fear.

1 John 3:17 NLT

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

When we can meet needs and help others, we should. That is what the love of God looks like and acts like.

Jeremiah 29:7 NLT

And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”

Our life and work ought to give peace to the people we encounter.

Isaiah 12:2 NLT

See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

Maybe it is not you who have the need. Trust God to serve and save others.

Maybe it is you that has the need. Trust God for yourself and your family.

In times like this we ought to be the ones who trust God and let fear fade because of our faith in God. When you see a need, do something about it. God gave you the ability to do that. Your life, and mine, should build peace in us and in the lives of the people we encounter. God will give us victory. Keep trusting Him!

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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