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Susan I. Spieth
“wounds. Hard work and gracious people have been the key to my health and happiness. If I look very closely, I can still see the faint scars on my heart and mind, but they don’t limit me in any way. They do not burn, they do not itch, and they do not cause any concern. I usually don’t even notice them. And every now and then, when I do see a scar, I smile. My scars remind me of what I’ve endured. And they bear witness to the immeasurable strength within the human spirit, within my spirit.  I’m proud of my scars.”
Susan I. Spieth, Fall Out: Courage Always Stands its Ground

Susan I. Spieth
“The sermon followed and it had to be the best sermon I’ve heard in a long time. It was probably less than ten minutes long, but he packed a punch. The Gospel lesson from Luke 7:1, 7-14, tells when Jesus went to a Pharisee’s house for a sabbath meal. When he noticed the guests jockeying for the best seat, Jesus admonished them, saying they should choose the lowest seat. By choosing the lowest, Jesus said, the Host may elevate and honor us. But if we choose the highest place, the Host may replace us with someone more worthy, and we will be shamed or embarrassed at the very least. This pastor artfully elaborated and articulated on this message. Then, toward the end of his sermon, he took the meaning one step further. He said that the lowest place of all is death. And every one of us, without exception, will one day sit at the lowest seat of death. The pastor said this scripture reminds us that in that day, when we sit in the seat of death, our Host will say to us, “Friend, what are you doing down there? Come on up here and sit next to me.” I can tell you that his interpretation had a deeply moving effect on the congregation, myself included.”
Susan I. Spieth, I Was a Stranger: Reflections From First-Time Visits to 50 Churches

Susan I. Spieth
“Worship is a verb. It should be active, engaging and it should ask me for something—an offering, an affirmation of faith, a response, my singing, my heart, my mind—anything that challenges me toward more faith, more love, more grace.”
Susan I. Spieth, I Was a Stranger: Reflections From First-Time Visits to 50 Churches

Susan I. Spieth
“Call me old fashioned, but I always think it's important to read scripture from the Bible. Actually, holding the Bible. I think something is lost when the reader holds a piece of paper, or an iPad. It may be more convenient, but it’s important for people to see a real Bible. Even better, the scripture reader should ask everyone to open their pew Bibles and read along. It helps instill a familiarity with the scriptures, and it's just a good practice to do week after week, year after year.”
Susan I. Spieth, I Was a Stranger: Reflections From First-Time Visits to 50 Churches

Billy Graham
“For anyone experiencing aches and pains, think of Louis and others like him who endured unbearable suffering in their service to our country. Think of the apostles and other early Christians who were burned at stakes or beheaded because of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. As they did, find a way to use your uncomfortable situation to point others to Him. Then remember the Lord Jesus who came and took upon Himself our guilt and shame to free us from the captivity of sin. What a privilege we have to remind one another that we are blessed in so many ways and that we have the Lord Jesus to comfort us in whatever circumstances we must endure. Some of us may be bedridden or confined to a wheelchair, but we still have important work to do.”
Billy Graham, Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well

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