God knows that our patience and our trust run thin, our fears run deep, and our feet sometimes simply want to run – far, and fast, and forever. He loves us enough to let us beat on his chest & scream that life’s not fair and we don’t like it when our plans fall through…
Mid-life dream chaser, missionary in training, practicing author, tiny house groupie, and opinion smorgasbord.
Fountain of Pain
For an object lesson, everyone received dixie cups and some water from a watering jug – this represented “life force” which God gives to everyone…it could be money, influence, health, talent, any number of things – every good & perfect gift is from God.
Armor of God
Put on the Full Armor of God — Not the armor of men, for it is not strong enough — The Full Armor, not just the comfortable pieces – any less will leave you vulnerable Put on the Helmet of Salvation — Protect your mind with the knowledge of your security and the price Christ …
Quotes
” Dear Lord, grant me the grace of wonder. Surprise me, amaze me, awe me in every crevice of your universe… Each day enrapture me with your marvelous things without number. I do not ask to see the reason for it all. I ask only to share the wonder of it all.” — Joshua Abraham Heschel …
Youth Group Overview
Their world is ugly & getting worse – I want them armed Saved, so they can be ready to leave the planet without warning Bonded, so they can create their own support network with or without official leaders Grounded, so they know they have God to turn to when no one else is around Informed, …