In this segment of Saturday Share, I'd like to introduce Chuck Graham. He is the founder of a thriving encouragement ministry under the umbrella of CILOA - Christ is Lord of All. First and foremost, he is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, as well as husband, father and devoted grandfather. Great to mention... he's a … Continue reading Saturday Share: Chuck Graham – Great with Encouragement
Perhaps it's because on the first day of school I'm equipped with a freshly-sharpened pencil ready to record my new plans, and hopes, and dreams. Or maybe it's because my soft pink eraser stands ready to rub out all my past regrets and give me a new start.
Many people collect things -salt shakers, seashells, accomplishments, awards. I'm not a collector of things but I am a collector of encounters in the middle of life circumstances with Jesus.
Who is Randy Brittain?He is my husband of 29 years, best friend, and lifelong partner on our zig-zagging, adventurous journey with Jesus! He's also one of the most intelligent people I know, father of our two robust seeds and successful manager over our homestead. He comes equipped with a generous heart, which he protects with a … Continue reading Saturday Share: Randy Brittain, SunTanned Feet Man
My most vivid memory of sharing ministry time with Chloe is that she carried a pocket-sized artist pad of paper and an artist's pencil. She sat quietly on a stool in the dressing room crowded with more flesh than clothing and sketched a picture of God's love. There was a specific woman she felt Holy Spirit was guiding her to bless with her picture.
Trying to control everything has been wearing me out. If you ever struggle with this you will know what I mean. It’s tiring. It sucks the life out of you. But Jesus came to give life, and every single day is a choice to accept the life he gives, every single day is a choice to follow. You don’t have to worry about it, you can always wait for it. You can always stop what your doing, you can always give it up, give it to god, and wait “patiently” for him. It restores your soul and builds a kind of faith and trust in the Lord that no one can ever take away from you, no matter what happens.
And so with the limited vision of standing at the beginning of something new, I am determined to let go and follow Jesus wherever He leads. I feel the security of remembering His past faithfulness. And yet, I am fully aware of the ambivalence of knowing not the path nor the destination of His leading.
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