lately i've been reading a book. i know for some of you that may sound like a joke. but it is the truth. i picked up "Losers Club" by Jeff Kinley. i have only read the first two chapters but have learned so much already about how God can take normal people and do amazing things through them.
the first chapter talks about Moses and the struggles that he went through. one of them being that he didn't think that the people of Israel would believe that God had sent him. here is a quote from the book.
It's not about the messenger; it's about who sends the message. Think of the difference between a piece of junk mail and a letter from a friend. One you toss in the trash, and the other you can't wait to read. One you reject, and the other you tear into. And what makes the difference? It's the return address. A lettter from a friend has immediate importance. The sender has value to you, so you read it with great interest. Moses feels like a piece of junk mail. What he needs is a "return address," some way to convince Israel his message of deliverance is credible. In effect, God says to him, "My name will be your return address, Moses. You just tell them 'I AM' sent you, and they'll believe you."
think about that. God has sent us to reach out to our friends. he is our return address. he is always with us. (Hebrews 13:5)
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Hey Jordan,
ya, I really like that about Moses! Man I'm learning so much here it's a bit overwhelming because there is so much that I couldn't possibly remember everything but I don't want to forget anything! It's quite a delema you see! Well, it's good to see that your learning sommething!
Well I'm sorry...I just have to say it...AWWWWWW!!!!....That picture of you and Kiersten is really cute..!!!!
Well that's all for now I must brush my teeth and get ready for class in 20 min.
Bye
thanks aim, we try. haha
no, for you it comes naturally Kiersten!
Sorry Jordan!
ha ha ha. i do what i can i guess.
i know, but i didn't want to take all the credit for a cute picture...
*cough*hesaslacker*cough*
Hey Jord! Not so much into the posting, I guess? Oh well, with the whole dial-up factor I guess I understand. Thanks for being a super duper brother-in-law, and thanks for your help with Faithbuilders.
notice how everyone has noticed.
i noticed.
dear jordan,
if you are not toooo busy doing kiersten's math homework- you should put a new post up on your blog.
allesha
hahaha. good one randy. it sure is way more interesting than what jordan has to say. oh wait- he doesn't have anything to say. too bad. you sure do fill in the blanks though so thanks. :)
alright everyone. i got the official announcement tonight that there will be a post this weekend. and i was just thinking that since jordan is off from work for a while, he could post more than once!! there is an idea.
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