I love it when God does things like this.
Dear Ryan,
Mark and I were recently in California at my aunt and uncles house. Tim was on a work trip, but we were fortunate enough to spend the weekend with them in Pacific Palisades and go to their church, Calvary Chapel of Pacific Palisades. Of all things, Pastor Steve Fabion spoke about “How to Have the Perfect Family” and knowing ours isn’t there, I rightfully tuned in. And of all the parts of the Bible, would you believe he said, “I’m going to read to you what used to be recited in the Jewish temples and what used to be quoted in their homes, He said, it’s called ‘The Shema,’ and it’s from Deuteronomy 6:4-9.” I turned and looked at Mark and he at me and smiled. I bet we were the only ones in the church who knew what he was about to talk about. (Our kids can even quote most of it!). I was touched – one because a church on the West Coast is sharing what you’ve been doing all the way in Alabama, and two we’re so grateful for you our pastor.
Sincerely,
Kim
Okay, CrossPoint let’s say it together. It says, “Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheynu Adonai echad.” Now in English, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4).