June 16, 2014
Term Limited
Last week my aunt had a heart
attack and rather than conventional treatment, she opted to just take
medication for chest pains. She said, “I’m 88, I’ve lived a good life and I’m
not afraid to die.” For the family, her blanket statement on her physical
wellbeing is comforting in the sense that it relieves us from a certain amount
of worry and hovering. Unfortunately she gave no such statement on her spiritual
life. I have visions of a blood pressure spike if any of us dare try to and take
her spiritual pulse. Certainly it’s not our place to know another person’s
heart, but that doesn’t stop us from being concerned about those who are on the
verge of being term limited. “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man
will come at an hour when you do not expect him” (Matt 24:44 NIV).
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Gail;
-----If you can be around her often, try some chum. Engage her in upbeat, interesting conversation sprinkled with plenty of subtle leads. If she bites on one, follow it and throw out just a little more. But don’t try to chum her into a conversation all at once. Not only will she figure out your game, but she will also fill up on chum. So give it a shot, then leave her hungry for more.
Love you all,
Steve Corey
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