I'll never forget it.
Her name was Becky, and she was on the 3 meter board at Spring Arbor University. That's a diving board about 10 feet up. That may not seem like much, but for a little kid, it was waaaaay up there!
And poor Becky, she got scared. She was too scared to jump off! But the rules stated that you weren't allowed to climb down, either.
She stood at the top of that diving board for a very long time, chewing on her nails. Until we started chanting her name… "Becky! Becky!"
Finally, she jumped - and we went wild! We were happy - but Becky was ecstatic - she had made the leap!
This Sunday, we're talking about overcoming our habits. You may have a habit in front of you that has dogged you for the longest time. You'd like to overcome it, but you're not quite sure where to begin. Today, we'll figure out how to "take that leap" together. Once you get on that board, there is no turning back. Start climbing, friend!
Her name was Becky, and she was on the 3 meter board at Spring Arbor University. That's a diving board about 10 feet up. That may not seem like much, but for a little kid, it was waaaaay up there!
And poor Becky, she got scared. She was too scared to jump off! But the rules stated that you weren't allowed to climb down, either.
She stood at the top of that diving board for a very long time, chewing on her nails. Until we started chanting her name… "Becky! Becky!"
Finally, she jumped - and we went wild! We were happy - but Becky was ecstatic - she had made the leap!
This Sunday, we're talking about overcoming our habits. You may have a habit in front of you that has dogged you for the longest time. You'd like to overcome it, but you're not quite sure where to begin. Today, we'll figure out how to "take that leap" together. Once you get on that board, there is no turning back. Start climbing, friend!
2 comments:
priesteaI remember a little guy who did the same thing at the "Y" in Jackson.
Now he is the pastor of a great church!
Good job!
Dad
"Becky! Becky! Becky!"
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