Michael Harrison's e-devotion

John’s story is kind of simple but totally awesome at the same time.  He was one of the people who shared at the Samaritan’s Feet weekend in an interview with Manny Ohonme. People are served all around the world by Samaritan’s Feet.  We have seen that here in our community as well as on the recent mission trip I was on.  The stories seem to be endless and really inspiring. Manny and a group were in Burundi which is on the African continent.  They went to an orphanage to serve children there. That is the kind of place that needs hope and light.  The children brought smiles to all who served, and it was an incredible experience for the residents and the visitors. One of the children served was a teenager.  That boy was John.  His story includes being from another country in Africa and having to move due to war. He was separated from his mother but still with his siblings.   The st...

Today’s devotion is from our family devotion last night, and it spoke to me.  I thought you all might be encouraged as I was.  It comes from the youversion.com plan titled “Daring to Imagine”.  Read. Take it all in.  And walk it out.  I continue to try. Ephesians 3:20 NLT Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. God’s dream for your life is bigger than your dream for yourself. It’s exponentially bigger. It’s far larger. It’s eternally significant.  I don’t know about you but I’m a pretty big dreamer. I’ve never been accused of small dreaming. I’ve never been accused of being a tiny thinker. Yet God says, “Rick, think of the greatest thing I could do in your life, think of the greatest way I could bless your life. Dream the biggest dream, the greatest vision, and I can top that!” You have no idea what God wa...

Isaiah 55:6   NLT Seek   the   Lord   while He may be   found ; Call upon Him while He is near. What are you seeking?   What are you chasing after?   Some people cannot even answer those questions.   Others simply choose not to answer it.   But those who want to live with purpose and not waste their days will answer this. As a believer and follower of Christ I desire to have a life that counts, a life that makes a difference and invest my possessions and life in things that really do matter.   That is what our “chase the lion” series is really all about.   Our church is also in a push and challenge called the #90DayGiving Challenge where we have asked family and friends to begin giving or give beyond what they have been doing.   Being part of the church and this challenge will help discern what we are chasing. Be honest about your pursuit and about what you are chasing. Ecclesiastes 1:14   NLT I obs...