Laura Story began to play the keyboard. The audience was hushed. Beautiful chords filled the auditorium at First Baptist Church Woodbridge during the afternoon session at Fresh Grounded Faith.
She had just shared a story that brought us all to tears, and now we sat on the edge of our seats waiting for the lyrics to begin. But … they didn’t.
I met an angel in a red car. Even if he wasn’t a real, bonafide, heavenly-being kind of angel, he was an angel—sent by God—for a heavenly mission!
Just one mile from the Detroit airport and one hour before our flight home from Fresh Grounded Faith Flint, our rental car began to shake. A loud scraping sound, like metal against asphalt, filled the interior of our minivan and panic began to rise! This was followed by the sound of shredded rubber flapping in the wind as my husband Phil maneuvered us onto the shoulder of the road.
You’ve told me that you love it when my friends spill the beans! So, that’s exactly what we’re doing today!
On this 100th episode of the 4:13 Podcast, you’re in for a special treat!
Did you know there’s a boll weevil monument in downtown Enterprise, Alabama? Friend, it’s true! And, this weekend at Fresh Grounded Faith, the sweet ladies of Enterprise told us all about it.
This 1919 landmark was erected to show appreciation to the boll weevil. But you might be surprised to hear why! You see, this beetle—who likes to feast on cotton buds and flowers—had actually destroyed the people of Enterprise’s crops. But, this community didn’t give up!
Have you ever questioned whether God can use your pain to shape your purpose and build a platform for you to bless others?
Sister, He sure can!
