Acts of Kindness and Encouragement

Can Be Momentous

         One of the themes of Sunday’s sermon flows right out of a quote by Mother Theresa: “Not all of us can do great things.  But we can do small things with great love.”

          National Public Radio has a feature on its broadcasts called “Unsung Hero.”  A listener relates an experience in which someone stepped in and made a difference in their life. 

A Few Quotes From The Cutting Room Floor

    One of the books I found helpful in preparing for this series, Ten Words by Jen Wilkin, had several quotes that Carol Outland typed up for me, but I ran out of time and space to use.  I really think they raise interesting points about stealing and coveting.  Let me share them with you.

Blessed Are The Busy:

For They Shall Receive Holy Exhaustion

        Speaking of Jessica’s excellent message yesterday about the need for Sabbath in our lives, i.e. Commandment #4, I have a favorite quote I’d like to share as a way to say, “Amen” to her words...

The Anchor Holds

Last Sunday we talked about the passage from Hebrews, chapter 6, which describes our hope in God as a strong anchor for our souls.  The God we need is a solid, firm foundation that can hold us by His side, despite the collisions and storms of life.  I found this illustration to support that idea but ran out of time to use it.