more reasons why I am grateful

Have way through February and so much to share, to do and even to take in. Yet I want to though some thoughts your way that have been swirling through my mind.

No. I am not giving you the negative junk. That stuff is getting kicked to the curb where it belongs for the trash man to pick up. In fact I would like to give you some of the thoughts that bring me to look at life in a different perspective. It is more of what I am thankful for.

Life.

John 10:10 NLT

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

1 Thessalonians 3:8 NLT

It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord.

Not just life but new and abundant life. That is a gift from God. Everything from the daily ability to live but the desire for good days, living and being alive. Life is a gift from God.

People.

Galatians 5:13 NLT

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

I am blessed to do life with some incredible people. Yes, there are times that I just need to be alone or get away, but I always come back to the people who help me live, those who give me strength and to serve with some of the grandest people in the world. Some in our church. Some I encounter rarely. But I am grateful for people.

Future.

Proverbs 21:35 NASB

Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future.

Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

I am not afraid of the future. In fact I am excited because God has a plan, and I get to be part of His plan.

What are you grateful for today? In a couple weeks I will be headed back to Cuba, and I want to ask you to be part of this important ministry. Will you pray for the trip and ministry as well as will you give to help make it happen? Reach out to me if you will do either at pastormh@gmail.com and thank you!

Catalyst ticket arrived

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

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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