An Action-Packed Sunday

This Sunday in Sunday School we listened to Andy Stanley. This was no small feat since we could not connect to the internet in our classroom. After we moved to the church office we had no problem. Andy is an amazing preacher and shared some great thoughts.

The main idea that he presented was the definition of faith based on Hebrews 11:1. This verse says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Andy's definition of faith is "Believing that God IS who He says He is, and that He will DO what He promises He will do." Oh, that we would all memorize this verse and this definition and filter all the events and circumstances of our life through these ideas!

In the afternoon I attended the women's meeting about spiritual gifts. It was a blessing to listen to different women talk about their gifts and how they are used in our church. I talked about the gift of the word of knowledge. I recognize that I have an unusual desire to know and share the Word of God. I look at the books I read and they are not the regular fare that most of my friends read. I focus on non-fiction that leads to a greater understanding of the Bible. Tammy said I was a nerd, and I agree, but I'm also very happy being a nerd. I also read daily passages in the Bible and have read the Bible through each year for the past few years. I am now trying to read it in a different version each year. Currently I am reading the Living Bible.

In my church I use my gift to share these books with others who may find them useful, like my pastor and youth pastor. I also share here on my blog. Another place I use this gift is in teaching different classes at church, since teaching goes hand in hand with this gift.

Finally, last night we honored the graduates from our church. I was so happy that an old friend was there with her son, who is one of the graduates. He had recently become a Christian and has been attending our youth group faithfully. It was good for Jason to give the graduates a chance to thank people for their help in growing up, and that he also allowed the church to speak to the graduates and encourage them to continue to follow Jesus all their lives.

All in all, it was a wonderful day!