[SkyDancer]

~ Hai Kathy! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[lightman]

Thank those serving.
Honor those who served.
NEVER forget the fallen.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day at last.

Keep an eye on the sun so you can get a little dose on the deck this evening. It’s been a pretty day up there.

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops!

[The Mayor]

August 3

Authentic and Vulnerable

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 63–65
• Romans 6

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

James 5:16 “Hey, Poh Fang!” A church friend texted. “For this month’s care group meeting, let’s get everyone to do what James 5:16 says. Let’s create a safe environment of trust and confidentiality, so we can share an area of struggle in our life and pray for each other.”

For a moment, I wasn’t sure how to reply. While our small group members have known each other for years, we’d never really openly shared all our hurts and struggles with one another. After all, it’s scary to be vulnerable.

But the truth is, we’re all sinners and we all struggle. We all need Jesus. Authentic conversations about God’s amazing grace and our dependency on Christ have a way of encouraging us to keep trusting in Him. With Jesus, we can stop pretending to have trouble-free lives.

So I replied, “Yes! Let’s do that!” Initially, it was awkward. But as one person opened up and shared, another soon followed. Though a few kept silent, there was understanding. No one was pressured. We ended the time by doing what the second part of James 5:16 says, “Pray for each other.”

That day I experienced the beauty of fellowship with believers in Jesus. Because of our common faith in Christ, we can be vulnerable with each other and depend on Him and others to help us in our weaknesses and struggles.

Reflect & Pray

While we must be discerning, what can you do to encourage more authentic sharing in your church community? Who can you share your struggles with?

Father, thank You for placing me in Your family so I might find support as I grow to become more and more like Christ.

[luvie]

Remember them.
They work SO hard for us!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[luvie]

HowdyHowdy, Early Birds!
Man! Our troops rock out loud!
Let's give them a shout-out
....by having a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
'Nuther hot one here. Borrrrr-ingggg!
(((hugs)))