Vic is the one responsible for me being at COTHA. Actually, he had very little to do with the actual call, but he is the person who led me to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Vic went away to a youth conference many, many years ago and came back totally ablaze with passion for Jesus. I thought it odd at the time, but very compelling. After running from him for an entire summer, I sat down on the living room floor of another friend, Craig Hutchinson, and accepted Jesus into my life as Lord and Savior. I hadn't really planned on doing that, but there was something about the way they shared their faith, the way they honestly explored with me what a difference Jesus had made in their life, I felt I had to see if Jesus was really real.
Well He is, praise God! I was saved that night and my life has never been the same. I am eternally grateful for Vic and Craig and their desire to be faithful in sharing their story. Their vulnerability and honesty continues to bless me all these years later.
I talked to Vic on the phone today. I'm not sure why I called him, I just felt like I should. Vic is a pastor in the Wesleyan Church and is planting a new church in Oklahoma. I asked him to put me on the mailing list so I could pray for him. He reminded me that he always prays for me as well. I knew that. I've always known that.
I am so thankful for people like Vic in my life that continue to challenge, support and love me. I don't feel like I deserve such friendship but that feels a lot like Grace. We never deserve it, but it is always freely given.
This Sunday we launch into a new series, starting with our official "Kick-off" for the school year. The theme of both is "Mission imPOSSIBLE." It is possible to meet our mission when we continue to love one another and keep pushing ahead. I have been taught that by my good friend Vic. And I know we can do this, because Jesus is the head of the Church and He will empower us, through our love for one another, to achieve impossible things!
Invite a friend this weekend and I'll see you Sunday!
Well He is, praise God! I was saved that night and my life has never been the same. I am eternally grateful for Vic and Craig and their desire to be faithful in sharing their story. Their vulnerability and honesty continues to bless me all these years later.
I talked to Vic on the phone today. I'm not sure why I called him, I just felt like I should. Vic is a pastor in the Wesleyan Church and is planting a new church in Oklahoma. I asked him to put me on the mailing list so I could pray for him. He reminded me that he always prays for me as well. I knew that. I've always known that.
I am so thankful for people like Vic in my life that continue to challenge, support and love me. I don't feel like I deserve such friendship but that feels a lot like Grace. We never deserve it, but it is always freely given.
This Sunday we launch into a new series, starting with our official "Kick-off" for the school year. The theme of both is "Mission imPOSSIBLE." It is possible to meet our mission when we continue to love one another and keep pushing ahead. I have been taught that by my good friend Vic. And I know we can do this, because Jesus is the head of the Church and He will empower us, through our love for one another, to achieve impossible things!
Invite a friend this weekend and I'll see you Sunday!
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