Chapter
5 - Page 52 - Building A Village
Praise God,
Jackie, Jim said, youre
a dear friend. Let me get my Bible and we
can go.
When Jim got back to the
car, Jackie was already in the driver
seat. Jackie, Jim asked as he
climbed in on the passenger side,
how is your mother doing?
You wouldnt
believe it, Jackie replied.
The doctors cant understand
it. She is completely healed. You
cant tell she was ever sick.
Jackie looked like he was going to get
emotional, but he managed to control
himself.
Im really happy
for you and your mother, Jim
exclaimed. Isnt God
great? He certainly is,
Jackie agreed with much feeling.
The car spit, sputtered, and
sometimes backfired its way to church.
Jackie seemed to be deep in thought. Jim
guessed he was thinking about his mother
and how God healed her. Jim sat quietly
in the passenger seat, enjoying the
breeze blowing through his hair.
Finally Jackie broke the
silence. Jim, my mother had cancer
and God healed her. Hes been good
to me and now I have a strong desire to
show him my appreciation.
God knows your
heart, Jim said. He knows you
love him.
I know, Jackie
said, but I want to do something to
show God I love him.
What do you have in
mind? Jim asked.
Jackie hesitated for a
second. Jim, I want to help people.
Id like to be a part of the work
youre doing. If its OK with
you.
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