Last week was all about spontaneous serving of others via scraping and shoveling snow. God blessed the idea with a few thousand gallons of it. (Thanks, God) Then at Bible Talk the opening thought was to have everyone there tell about a time when a person did something completely unexpected and very encouraging for them. Some really cool stories were given, but for me, the coolest part came later that night. When I got home there was a package from the post office in front of my door. I was quite surprised since I hadn't given out my address to too many people, and this person was not one of those few. Her daughter, however, had requested the information and now I have to call her to address her deceptive reasons given. (Perhaps I should have called her before writing this. Now she probably won't answer her phone...)
After taking the box inside, I opened it as quick as I could with my car keys and wished I'd unpacked a knife instead of useless things like socks and toothpaste. Inside I found a note, offering the contents as a housewarming gift. Below it, encased in a shell of bubble wrap and preserved perfectly by the 24˚ weather, was a container of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Before I could smile my hand had already reached in and the next thing I knew I'd eaten half a dozen of them. Since then I've shared one with another person which means I can eat the other 30 with a clear conscience.
The moral of the story is to make friends with amazing people like Kathie and then move often to get cookies. So thank you, Kathie, your kindness has inspired my heart, mind, (and stomach), and brightened my last few days.
PSALM 119:65-69 - NIV (click here to read)
The last three weeks have been all about little things we can do to on a regular basis to stay invigorated for God and to display that love He wants us to share with the world. This week is a little different, but is one I find to be very helpful for our confidence and beneficial in our dealings with others.
Knowledge is a great asset in fighting the good fight, and one thing I like to do is learn about my God, about traditions in the church, and about other religious groups so I am better prepared to answer those "why do we/they do that?" questions. This week, take your quiet times and look into something we do that you've never explored the reasons behind. (Weekly Communion, meeting on Sundays, why we use minster or evangelist and other churches use pastor, etc...) Or look into other sects of Christianity like Calvinists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Seventh Day Adventists, Pentecostals, Methodists, etc...) The study will strengthen your faith in the church, probably baffle you as to how some of these groups stretched so far from God's Word, and give you confidence the next time you're addressing one of these issues.
Go. Read. Learn. Teach.
THINGS TO NOTE: God Works Serving // Married's Night out // Talo's Music Video Shoot
THIS WEEK:
Monday - God's Works Serving @ 5:00 (Little late on that notice, sorry)
Tuesday- Pick a topic and get learning
Wednesday – Normal 7:00 Midweek at the FQ
Thursday – Pray for those in Chile
Friday- Married's Night Out // Talo video shoot Day 1
Saturday – Talo video shoot Day 2
Sunday - Normal 10:00 Sunday Service at the MSC
Brett "If you help me move every month I'll cut you in on some of those cookies" Hibbler
Really informative post. Thanks for sharing
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