Today I spent three hours with two of the most incredible, gracious, loving, merciful people I've ever met. Add to that the fact that they're both well above 80 and you better have some time to sit and listen to fascinating stories. And so we sat. I heard stories of incredible struggles. I heard stories of incredible power as God showed up and ministered to these people in wonderful ways. From being healed to a spontaneous "speaking in tongues" moment, it was neat to hear their stories. The struggles were bigger than most of us could imagine, things that the church still hasn't figured out how to deal with (sorry, I don't feel at liberty to share. Anyway, these are gems in the kingdom. People who are wise beyond their years. And where life could have made them calloused, they have learned to lean on God and each other and do the right thing even when it's hard. I guess I'm not saying much without the details, but I can't share those and I just had to share though. I guess in a day where some seniors dig their heels in when it comes to church and being right etc...they are an example of grace. And they still have questions, they don't have it all figured out. Anyway, it was a good afternoon.
Posted by edFew things encourage me more than meeting someone who's aged well. It makes me feel there is hope for the rest of us.
Posted by: DarrylEd, you gotta quit making up stories like that. You almost had me for a minute.
Posted by: Brian Mullins:)
Posted by: ed