This episode brought me to tears. My husband has late stage Ahlzeimers and I can relate to the story of your friend in a nursing home, just being present as God is with us
Oh my lord these are so powerful in such simple ways. I think we’ve made it so complicated and it isn’t and I think we over spiritualise our life or I maybe have. Practical, simple love for others. Thank you.
There is a person in my life who needs help and to do so I am inconvenienced It is ironic how I ask God to use me to make a difference but when the opportunity arises I balk at it, not wanting to be inconvenienced! Today's message reminds me that putting others first is a service not just to them but for the Lord. And joy is derived from this service Often I do feel joy in being able to do something for someone. It gives me a sense of purpose. Lord help me to serve willingly.
Thank you All for sharing your stories. My Dad was a great story teller. He gave me the ability to listener well. I love hearing people's stories as a caregiver, help folks do that is wonderful. But inconvenience is sort a way of life for me, I appreciate your encouragment. Empathizing is how I improve their lives and mine. God bless you. Aloha~*
Powerful. Throughout my 40 plus years of ministry I have tried not to allow the inconveniences of other people get the best of me. There were times and even today I have to dig deep to allow those inconveniences to become opportunities to serve God. Not easy. Thank you for the encouraging words. It's fun watching John fiddle with his glasses. Now that he has gray hair, he needs to hang them around his neck. Smile
good morning ☀️ oooh, I just love today’s encouraging words and one of my fav hymns, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” Nancy, I too have a Joy, but her name is Gayle. Our parents became great friends because of our friendship…w/in the past few years she lost both parents. About a month ago, she texted a picture she found in one of her dad’s coat pocket, it was my dad’s program from his Celebration of life. We didn’t know how much my dad meant to hers. It was an amazing gift 💝 to discover~my dad passed away in February 1999. Her dad passed away in June 2019. Relationships are so precious 💕🍃
Encouraging words to continue this phase of my story. It’s sometimes lonely until I receive a reminder thatJesus’ “burden is light” and I’m walking with him as I try to share other’s burdens.
Story matters, and stories told touch our hearts in deeper ways than almost anything else. This story has me in tears, and that is unusual for me. “I do it for Ellie…”. My mom died of Alzheimer’s at 72. A few years before that my dad was in the hospital an hour away recovering from a quintuple bypass, and I was in the local hospital ER with my mom, who was horribly ill with food poisoning. I was going to take her home and stay with her that night. The doctor had picked up on enough of our story to realize the burden I was carrying. He said, “ I’ll hang another IV bag. You go home and pack up some clothes and pick her up in an hour.” He saw my story, he lightened my burden. May I have eyes to do the same.
Love this. I have to go for an uncomfortable procedure today, and this reminds me to look at then and let God bless them through me-smile, be kind, and be patient. ❤
…and when I do pay attention to the stooped shoulders, it’s most often that I’m sure I’m the one most blessed. God works in mysterious ways! Always. Dependable. Loving.
Flannelcraft❣️❣️ I, being older than you Nancy 😮 also grew up with those marvelous stories. My Grandmother was friends with the blessed woman who originated it. I'll never forget visiting her home & going down to the huge basement room stacked with thousands of flannel stories❣️ Somehow, that childhood memory led me to another: going to a Billy Graham Crusade❤ thousands of us❣️ I don't remember much about the sermon😮💨 but that awesome tenor George Beverly Shay 🎶🎵🎼 still rocks my world. 'God is still on His Throne' *Sigh* Those were the days...
Thank you John and Nancy for continuing to pour into the community of the withered hand...even while you are on vacation. I'm grateful. Side note, did your luggage get lost? ;) Same clothes every day!
Thank you for sharing your story Nancy. 😢 it touched me very deeply. May I be inconvenienced today Lord.
So encouraging. Thank you for expressing this. - Brad
This episode brought me to tears. My husband has late stage Ahlzeimers and I can relate to the story of your friend in a nursing home, just being present as God is with us
Thank you for joining us today and sharing, Kathy - Rob
Oh my lord these are so powerful in such simple ways. I think we’ve made it so complicated and it isn’t and I think we over spiritualise our life or I maybe have. Practical, simple love for others. Thank you.
Yes. Practical, simple love for others! - Brad
Another great lesson John and Nancy! Thank you! 🙏 ❤😊
So nice to hear! - Brad
So glad that you inconvenienced yourselves for us. Your time in the mornings have helped me(us) navigate some very difficult times. Thank you❤
I fully echo the sentiments of this 'listener just like me'. Thank you! 💖
There is a person in my life who needs help and to do so I am inconvenienced
It is ironic how I ask God to use me to make a difference but when the opportunity arises I balk at it, not wanting to be inconvenienced!
Today's message reminds me that putting others first is a service not just to them but for the Lord. And joy is derived from this service
Often I do feel joy in being able to do something for someone. It gives me a sense of purpose. Lord help me to serve willingly.
Wow this is so encouraging to us
@lynngreen1138. Thank you for sharing this. - Brad
Thank you All for sharing your stories. My Dad was a great story teller. He gave me the ability to listener well. I love hearing people's stories as a caregiver,
help folks do that is wonderful. But inconvenience is sort a way of life for me, I appreciate your encouragment. Empathizing is how I improve their lives and mine. God bless you. Aloha~*
Aloha! Thank you for this encouraging note. We'll continue empathizing together, as Jesus does for us. - Brad
Powerful. Throughout my 40 plus years of ministry I have tried not to allow the inconveniences of other people get the best of me. There were times and even today I have to dig deep to allow those inconveniences to become opportunities to serve God. Not easy. Thank you for the encouraging words. It's fun watching John fiddle with his glasses. Now that he has gray hair, he needs to hang them around his neck. Smile
Yes, I can relate to this as well. Allowing those inconveniences to become opportunities. - Brad
good morning ☀️ oooh, I just love today’s encouraging words and one of my fav hymns, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.”
Nancy, I too have a Joy, but her name is Gayle. Our parents became great friends because of our friendship…w/in the past few years she lost both parents. About a month ago, she texted a picture she found in one of her dad’s coat pocket, it was my dad’s program from his Celebration of life.
We didn’t know how much my dad meant to hers. It was an amazing gift 💝 to discover~my dad passed away in February 1999. Her dad passed away in June 2019.
Relationships are so precious 💕🍃
Thank you for sharing your tender story - we appreciate sharing your day with us. Bucky
Well, you've done it again!
Thank you so much!
Ties in beautiful with remaining interruption friendly! 🗝️🗝️🗝️
🙏🏼🎁🙏🏼,
Miss Bitty
Ah, so good Miss Bitty! Thank you for this encouraging note. - Brad
Encouraging words to continue this phase of my story. It’s sometimes lonely until I receive a reminder thatJesus’ “burden is light” and I’m walking with him as I try to share other’s burdens.
This is so true and encouraging to us! - Brad
Very powerful!
This makes us happy to read. We're so grateful for Jesus' love and power. - Brad
I LOVE you both ❤ What a blessing today was for me and I intend to pay it forward.
Thanks for this encouragement! - Brad
Story matters, and stories told touch our hearts in deeper ways than almost anything else. This story has me in tears, and that is unusual for me. “I do it for Ellie…”.
My mom died of Alzheimer’s at 72. A few years before that my dad was in the hospital an hour away recovering from a quintuple bypass, and I was in the local hospital ER with my mom, who was horribly ill with food poisoning. I was going to take her home and stay with her that night. The doctor had picked up on enough of our story to realize the burden I was carrying. He said, “ I’ll hang another IV bag. You go home and pack up some clothes and pick her up in an hour.” He saw my story, he lightened my burden. May I have eyes to do the same.
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing this with us. May we all have eyes to do the same. You are loved. - Brad
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So many people have inconvenienced themselves for me... Help me Lord to do the same for others!
Yes! What a sweet, sincere prayer. - Brad
Wow! Loving this series and the lessons. "Inconvenience". Good word!
Glad to hear it! So grateful you are with us Barb!! Thank you for your blessing Bucky
Beautiful 🥰thank you thank you thank you dear John and Nancy ❤️
Thanks for listening - we are happy you are sharing your day with us, Bucky
Love this!
Thank you Linda. - Brad
Love this. I have to go for an uncomfortable procedure today, and this reminds me to look at then and let God bless them through me-smile, be kind, and be patient. ❤
Yes! May God's presence surround you with peace during your procedure, and may his peace be felt by those in the room. - Brad
Thank you!
You're welcome! We appreciate you listening. Bucky
Thank you. Also, happy that you are able to enjoy our beautiful state.
Hi Gary. I guess you're in MT. I was just there myself last month. Our love to you. - Brad
Beautiful!
We're happy to see this from you, Cheryl. - Brad
…and when I do pay attention to the stooped shoulders, it’s most often that I’m sure I’m the one most blessed. God works in mysterious ways! Always. Dependable. Loving.
Always dependable and loving. Always. - Brad
Love you guys ❤
You are loved. - Brad
Flannelcraft❣️❣️ I, being older than you Nancy 😮 also grew up with those marvelous stories. My Grandmother was friends with the blessed woman who originated it. I'll never forget visiting her home & going down to the huge basement room stacked with thousands of flannel stories❣️ Somehow, that childhood memory led me to another: going to a Billy Graham Crusade❤ thousands of us❣️ I don't remember much about the sermon😮💨 but that awesome tenor George Beverly Shay 🎶🎵🎼 still rocks my world. 'God is still on His Throne' *Sigh* Those were the days...
This memory is amazing, and the impact of that Billy Graham crusade is incredible to read. - Brad
Thank you John and Nancy for continuing to pour into the community of the withered hand...even while you are on vacation. I'm grateful. Side note, did your luggage get lost? ;) Same clothes every day!
Haha. And we're so happy you're a part of the fellowship of the withered hand. - Brad
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Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us. Blessing. Bucky
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Glad you share a part of your day with us. Be Blessed. Bucky