Tonight I'm (Julie) preaching and I'm really excited. It's my first Advent message. I asked God for more opportunities to share and I'm thrilled to say that this last year I've been able to share seven times! I've been working on my Spanish grammar and honing my communication skills. I have a LONG ways to go, but I'm willing and eager. Here's the story I'm sharing to end the message. My take home question is this: Is your life pointing others the way to Jesus? Hope you enjoy the illustration: Once upon a mountain top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars and said: " I want to hold treasure. I want to be covered with gold and filled with precious stones. I'll be the most beautiful treasure chest in the world!" The second little tree looked out at the small stream trickling by on it's way to the ocean. " I want to be traveling mig...
A NEW BEGINNING. Starting over.