It's Small World

The Canadian nationals club volleyball came to Abbotsford a couple weeks ago. I was suddenly drawn into this when my niece came from Alberta to compete in one of the U17 club teams. I was in the stands cheering her on, when I noticed by surprise one of the mothers of the her teammate. I grew up with this gal in Red Deer, and had not seen her in years. During one of the games, she was sitting alone, so I went up and joined her in the stands. In just a short time she opened up about the ways she has been deeply hurt by the church, and the disintegration of her marriage. As we talked I felt like I should give her a copy of Soul Cravings, which I had carried around in my purse. She gladly took it and promised to read it. My prayer is that she would be drawn into the unconditional healing love of Jesus, so well described in the book by Erwin McManus.

Connections in our Daily Life

In an attempt to be more intentional in building relationships, I’m starting to buy gas at the same gas station as much as possible. I also stop by the same store to buy snacks when I get hungry at the office. In so doing, I’ve slowly built good rapport with the family who runs the gas station/store. The other day I felt prompted to offer the lady a copy of Soul Cravings. She was quite happy to take it- though I didn’t have time to explain it much. Since then I’ve asked her thoughts on the mini-book, and she told me she is slowly working through it- a rather difficult task since English is not her first language. But it has opened up a discussion on how she has been drawn back to read her Taiwanese Bible. Soul Cravings has opened up a window for a deeper level of our talks together. Anonymous

Tell Us YOUR Story!

The Soul Cravings Prequel has been a helpful tool for many of us in opening doors to spiritual conversations. It has given us entry points to identify with people who like us, have desires for intimacy, meaning and destiny. So what doors has Soul Cravings opened up for you? We would love to hear your stories of some of the encounters you have had with people. Maybe you can include your questions, comments and reflections on those experiences too. We’d love to hear from you!