Just last night I was waiting to play in our basketball game. I play in an adult basketball league on weeknights, in New Paris. I was in conversation with Darin Holsopple, who plays on my team, and he said this " I am so grateful for my church because it takes such a strong stance on the Bible." 
Then he went on to say that he had a friend, who just started coming to Grace, and had been moved to read her Bible more. After attending Grace and seeing the Word opened, he shared, that it gave her a hunger to read more.
Something happened in me in that split second. I was deeply encouraged, because I would take a bullet in the head for the Word of God, and I want our people to fall in love with God's Word so much, that on their own they are digging in.
You see at Grace, a lot has changed since my first days of preaching. I started in a suit and tie, but that attire is different today. But what hasn't changed is that the Bible is open every Sunday, and we dig in!
2 comments:
Wish I had a copy of the picture with you smacking yourself in the forehead with your Bible! Think that would make a terrific desktop wallpaper!
A new appreciation for The Word is one of my favorite things about Grace, too--thanks for bringing it alive, Jim!
Thanks marla,that is just awesome!
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