What woman my age (won't mention the age - but you can guess) hasn't grown up loving that song? From Judy Garland to Patti LaBelle to American Idol's Kimberly Locke; every version is chilling and beautiful. I couldn't help but think of that song all week long after my interview with Devon Wallace. If you missed the radio show - you MUST listen to it on the website! Gosh, Devon's testimony hits so many levels from the misuse of little league sports to topless clubs, we ran the gamut this week! What a precious man Devon Wallace is today. He is a big teddy bear, the kind that would give you the shirt off his back. He is such a servant of the Lord, such a soldier in the Lord's army.
Setbacks. What a topic that is and yes we talked about that, too. I'm telling you I don't think we left a stone unturned. But back to setbacks. One of my favorite parts of Devon's story is when he tells about the huge setback he had AFTER he had not only been walking with the Lord, but authentically leading others to the Lord. He was as sincere and authentic in his faith in Jesus Christ before this setback as he is today. That is what makes that part of his testimony so very important!!! It shows us that the devil goes after everyone, no one is on safe! Remember playing those games as kids and you had a "safe base?" If you made it to safe base no one could tag you or haunt you or whatever else was going on in the game. Well, Christians are not safe from the devil. Although - we do have a safe base - on our knees in humble prayer and along side others that we will be open and honest with so we can be held accountable! This is a very busy season for Christians. There is so much going on right now, so much work to do - such a huge harvest to work. WE must take care of one another and hold each other up and accountable! When you see your brother or sister, ask them how they are and mean it and be prepared to listen to them!!
Halloween. Oh what a dreadful and divisive little holiday. Christians, should we participate at all or should we not? That's another blog, but this is our Halloween show - why? Well, listen and find out. October is a crazy month for Devon and Halloween, or we'll just say October 31st became a special day for him. What the devil means for harm God works for good for His glory!!! Amen?!
Labels: Beauty, Restoration, The Freedom Hour
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