I want to first thank Pastor Hartman and church staff for orchestrating and supporting such a convicting and needed message series. By reading the stories posted, I believe that God’s word is penetrating the hearts of His people and this church.
God is teaching me to appreciate and recognize the small loving touches He sends my way everyday: a smile from a stranger, a kind word from a friend, a beautiful sunset, a single breath. Recently, my friend had a baby. I wanted to send a gift so I called the hospital gift shop. The staff spent 30 minutes assisting me in designing the perfect gift basket. They lovingly wrote the words I wanted to say in a card and hand delivered the gift to my friend. As soon as I put down the phone, God whispered “See how much I love you! These were the people I picked to help you show love to one of my children.” I wrote a thank you note to the staff, recognizing the fact that they truly showed God’s love to me that day. It’s the little things that make life special!