I don't want to be one of "those people." You know, those people living in warm climates who brag about the weather, while their friends up north trudge through snow in parkas.
But this week, as I watch the temperatures go down on my iGoogle home page (displaying temps for Miami, Indianapolis and Louisville), I can't wrap my brain around the fact that it's getting so cold up there. Even with my tendency to always be cold, I can't remember what 30 degrees feels like . . muscles stiffening, face burning from bitter winds, teeth chattering, getting cranky (just ask Matt about our NYC trip).
That's probably the biggest challenge we have as Christ-followers when sharing our faith.
How do we get someone who has never experienced a personal relationship with Jesus to wrap their brains around the peace, freedom and fulfillment that comes through it?
I pray that God speaks through me and the other Pursuit-ers . . . through our words and how we live our lives . . . and He can help many more people in South Florida experience Christ's love first-hand.
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Posted by: Aaron Marshall | November 12, 2007 at 05:08 PM
What a great analogy! Thanks for challenging me with your words. Well done, friend.
Posted by: Leah Norton | November 12, 2007 at 09:57 PM
Profound Janie; that's what leads to people choosing to be offended and discriminatory - they've heard it, but they can't wrap their brains around it. I love that insight. It takes love to overcome that stuff. It's what you're all there to do.
Posted by: Lori | November 16, 2007 at 03:01 PM
Just finished our Thanksgiving Turkey Trot (neighborhood 2 mile run/walk) and the temp was about 35, windy, misty rain. Eat your heart out it was "refreshing."
Posted by: Evan McBroom | November 22, 2007 at 10:42 AM