Thursday, April 7, 2016

I finished "Keep It Shut!" by Karen Ehman.

This study totally stepped on my toes.  Stop and consider your words.  Weigh them.  Ask yourself, "Would I say this (or repeat this) if the person was sitting right here?"  Speak words of courage because they could be life-changing.

Karen shared one of her wonderful ministry opportunities.  Before the beginning of Lent (even though she does not observe Lent), she purchases 40 notecards and 40 stamps.  Each day for 40 days, she sends one handwritten note.  The note may contain 1 or 2 sentences or it may be an actual letter.  A note of encouragement.  A note of thanks.  A note of a shared memory.  I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!  I LOVE THIS IDEA SOOO VERY MUCH!!!!!!

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