He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1
Showing posts with label Hope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hope. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Chicago Harvest Part 2

A Night of Hope!

Tonight was also great! Greg Laurie had lost an adult son to a car accident. He brought Steven Curtis Chapman who had also lost a daughter to a car accident, and  Jeremy Camp who had lost his wife of 2 years to cancer. Greg Laurie spoke about how we have hope in the Lord even when things happen we don't quite understand. We don't have all the answers, but God has a reason for everything. 
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Steven Curtis sang Beauty Will Rise, Cinderella, Heaven is the Face, and Dive. Pretty moving as his sons played guitar and drums as back up.

Jeremy Camp also shared how losing his wife was the toughest thing. Before she died, she told him if 1 person comes to the Lord as a result of what she went through, it was worth it. She was still listening to Christian worship songs, raising her weak hands still praising Jesus. As he was coiled on the floor mourning her death, he felt like he also needed to stand and raise his hands in the air praising Jesus. So there in her room was their family, listening to worship songs, praising the Lord as she had just passed. What a picture! What a powerful display of faith!

Steven Curtis Chapman
Jeremy Camp
Steven Curtis Chapman


Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Fireproof

I would have to say this movie really touched me. The kids were watching it and laughing in the backseat of my van as I was driving them all around God's green earth last night. It reminded me to post this to my blog. It has a great message of hope and reconciliation. It is a family friendly movie, although it still addresses some questionable issues. If you haven't seen this yet, watch it and tell me what you think!

After my son saw this at age 11, he looked up with his face beat red and said, "I will NEVER treat my wife like that!"  I'd say the movie touches every age out there in a positive way.

There is also a way to apply this to your life with the 40 day Love Dare book. I did this "dare" through KLove's challenge they had on the air every day with Lisa and Eric's morning show.  I couldn't believe how each and every day my husband and I were faced with almost every obstacle they were talking about. I am so thankful I was smack in the middle of this and didn't want to give up. Today I think we are stronger because of this challenge. I dare you to take it!



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