by debiandfawn on August 29, 2011
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This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast. Hebrews 6:19
Last weekend Charlie and I spent the day on a pontoon boat drifting around a south Missouri lake. There was an anchor on board, a plastic bucket full of concrete tied to a rope. That will do while you’re fishing on a lake, but isn’t the anchor you need in a storm at sea.
The anchor you need when the big waves hit is made of steel, it’s shaped to grab hold and it must find something to grab hold of. Heaving an anchor onto a sandbar won’t do you a bit of good. In the storms of life, money, people and stuff are nothing more than sandbars. But Jesus Christ is the rock your hope can hook on to. His promises, backed by his character will keep you from drifting when the big waves roll in.
What kind of hope are we talking about here? It’s a hope "sure" and "steadfast". The word sure means, "something that won’t sway or wobble." And steadfast was a word used during New Testament times for a surface that didn’t give way or break down when you stepped on it.
Hope anchored in Jesus Christ, His promises and His character, never gives way under pressure. You’ve grabbed hold of a rock, and not just any rock–it’s The Rock. If you secure your faith in the promises of God and don’t jump ship, you’ll remain sure and steadfast when the storms roll in.
Fawn
by debiandfawn on April 23, 2011
Spring is the perfect time to be spontaneous. You can pack an overnight bag and join us in Hutchinson, Kan. Leave the KC area this Friday (April 29), and be back in time to sleep in your own bed on Saturday (April 30).
What’s the special occasion? The host church for Keep a Smile On Your Faith™ is expecting 200 women on Saturday, April 30. This will be our largest crowd yet, but we are short on Table Leaders. Because the event on Saturday is 9 a.m.-3 p.m., there are only TWO table times! The host church will even find homes for you to stay in, and Debi and Fawn will pay for your lunch on Saturday. This keeps your expenses super-low, enabling you to step in and serve with a smile on your faith.
Even if you have not been a Table Leader before, just having attended the event will give you a boost. We will do Table Leader training on Monday evening, April 25. The Training Guide will refresh your memory and equip you to facilitate just TWO Table Times.
Please respond ASAP! We need at least six volunteers to help the attendees have the best experience possible. Contact us now for details, and enjoy a springtime road trip with a purpose!
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by debiandfawn on April 22, 2011
To us, this tree* looks like an old woman leaning on her walker! And we love it! Why?
Besides the fact that we love trees, we love that this tree still has something to give. It’s the kind of tree we would want to be – no matter how old we become, we want to continue showing new growth in our lives.
Do you like trees too? Then you’re going to love our event in Hutchinson, Kan., next Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It’s hosted by First Church of the Nazarene, and they are going all out to make this event fun and memorable. We use trees frequently as examples in our teaching, and the women at First Naz are using trees in their decorating.
It’s not too late to register – and the event is FREE! Invite a friend to join you, or fill a table with the gals from your book club, mom’s group or lunch bunch. This high-impact retreat will change the way you think about and live out faith.
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*This tree is on the campus of the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas.
