Although you have to admit....it's a pretty snow. No worries; we didn't have a delay with school and it's supposed to be up in the 50's by the weekend. Yes, I live in Indiana. Yes, we get whiplash from the weather changes. Yes, I have used my furnace and air conditioner in the same day!
In other happenings, I had the privilege of speaking at this year's Transformed Conference in Indianapolis. I led a breakout session titled, "Is It Too Much?" Here's the description of the session...
Have you ever stared at a bursting-full closet and thought, "I have nothing to wear!" or stood in a stocked kitchen and wondered "What on earth will I make for dinner?" We live in the richest country in the world, but is our consumer-driven culture blinding us to God's true plan for our resources? In this breakout we'll discuss how to live a life of Christ-led simplicity and use the abundance that God has given to truly reach "the least of these."
I have been doing a Bible study called "The 7 Experiment" by Jen Hatmaker with a group of friends for the past 8 weeks. I highly recommend the book! I've never had a study that challenged the way I think on so many different areas of life. I must not be the only one struggling with these issues, because I got to speak to a lot of women and it seemed to resonate with them. As part of my session I spoke about my experience sponsoring children through Compassion. I had taken 15 sponsorship packets with me to the conference and all were taken for sponsorship! That was such a blessing!
I recently filled out paperwork to become a Compassion Advocate. I had my orientation yesterday. I'm excited about what lies ahead in this area. Since I already promote the work of Compassion in my own life and areas of ministry that I'm involved in I thought it would be good to take steps to be better equipped to share about poverty and its effects on children throughout the world.
Perhaps you are like me and thought about sponsorship for a long time as something that you would like to do "someday". The Bible states that where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I recently read something that I've found to be true in my own life. "If you want to have a heart for the poor or oppressed...then put some of your treasure there....your heart will follow." Maybe you have questions about sponsorship. Drop me a note...I'd love to talk to you. hhackney@visithope.org Or visit the Compassion website - www.compassion.com
As part of what we've been learning through our Bible study, I started a new blog. It's still a work in process, but it's a place for discussion about the best use of our resources (money, time, homes, etc.) It's a good place for all those things you just can't get to in a 45 minute conference presentation. If you get a chance hop on over and see what you think. :)
FOR THIS DAY
Happy Snow Day! Now where's that groundhog....I want a word with him!
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