who encourages you?

Who encourages you?

Think about that. So many people come to mind when I answer this question. Currently there are people that come to mind that make me smile and who have made my life so much better.

Proverbs 18:22 NLT

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.

My wife Julie began praying a few months ago and sharing some things with me that we have seen happen this summer. What a blessing for us and for all our family. Also Julie has been a huge encouragement to me. I mean big time.

Proverbs 18:24 NLT

There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

There are several people who have become great influencers in my life. Some you might know, and some you most likely do not.

My oldest brother has been reading Scripture with me each day for a few years. I would say Steve is one of my biggest encouragers. His place in my life makes me better and stronger.

Then there are some friends. I hear from some every day, one in particular. This man makes my life so much better. His questions often challenge me, but his friendship makes me a better husband, pastor, friend and more. His name is Michael too.

Romans 15:32 NLT

Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.

There are many others. Last weekend I met a man who had several connections to my past. We knew some of the same people. But one of those we knew impacted both of our lives for God in big ways. There is more to that story.

I could name so many more people. But for now I just say I am grateful for the people God has sent my way, and I pray that I am an encourager in big ways.

Finally, I ask you to pray for the back2school outreach. This Saturday is the first day of registration. If you live in our area or near any of the places the ministry is happening, please help us get the word out. Thank you for your prayers!

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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