My friend, Jim Pritchard, recently reminded me that Coach Bear Bryant told his players that four or five plays determine the outcome of every football game. It is true in life, also. The decisions made at five or six crossroads in life determine the outcome.
- Should I marry this person
- Should we have children and, if so, how many?
- Should I go to college and, if so, where?
- Should I accept this job?
Of course, there is no more important decision in life than whether or not to accept Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord. Following that decision, into what church should my family and I plant our lives?
Our Vacation Bible School will keep the church buzzing next week. Pray for the teachers, leaders, and children. Under Mrs. Stacy Covey’s excellent leadership, there have been thousands of hours of training and preparation for VBS.
During VBS, many children receive the Lord Jesus. During Bible School or family night, families will choose whether to join the fellowship. Pray for these children and their families. And pray that each First Family member will be found faithful in carrying out the Great Commission of our Lord to a lost world.
Love in Christ,
Bill Patterson
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
by Erica Sutphin