In her sermon entitled "Stir Into Flame" Carolyn Marshall cites Paul's letter to Timothy on how we need to give thanks for those who have made an impact on our lives and who have joined in the journey of faith. She quotes the opening part where Paul writes: "I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to stir the flame into the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline" (2 Timothy 1:3-7).
Carolyn's sermon was a thoughtful exposition on how to stir the flame of faith which God has given us, especially with respect to the ways we are to serve and pray together. Indeed, as Carolyn stated, God calls all of us to offer ourselves in mission to those who are struggling, especially in a place like the Lucille Raines Residence. We can make a difference when we allow the Spirit to use us. This is what makes the faith alive and vital.
All the gifts we can share add up in wonderful ways.
How may we in our lives each day join in God's work around us, where we work and live? How can we, as many of our women shared during the services, make a difference by joining in fellowship and service with fellow followers of Jesus? It is an invitation to grow in faith and commitment.
Carolyn Marshall is the Executive Director of the Lucille Raines Residence in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Carolyn's sermon was a thoughtful exposition on how to stir the flame of faith which God has given us, especially with respect to the ways we are to serve and pray together. Indeed, as Carolyn stated, God calls all of us to offer ourselves in mission to those who are struggling, especially in a place like the Lucille Raines Residence. We can make a difference when we allow the Spirit to use us. This is what makes the faith alive and vital.
All the gifts we can share add up in wonderful ways.
How may we in our lives each day join in God's work around us, where we work and live? How can we, as many of our women shared during the services, make a difference by joining in fellowship and service with fellow followers of Jesus? It is an invitation to grow in faith and commitment.
Carolyn Marshall is the Executive Director of the Lucille Raines Residence in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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