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BRIGHT LIGHT

12/30/2015

 
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When a team stands on the brink of a new sport season, neither the coach nor the players know what lies ahead.  They have hopes and aspirations.  They have fears and concerns. There will be wins and there will be losses. But there is only one thing they have complete control over…that is deciding to give their very best in each practice and in every game. Doing this, the season is certain to be a BRIGHT LIGHT in their lives and in the lives of those around them.

​As 2015 comes to a close we stand on the brink of the year of our Lord, 2016. What will it bring?  Will it be the same old-same old or carry with it new and unfamiliar challenges to explore and conquer?  The answers to these questions can only come as the days, weeks and months of the New Year unfold before us.

There is, however, something we can do to prepare for the unknown ahead.   This something is ours to establish and ours to use.  It is the decision to be a BRIGHT LIGHT wherever we are!

An old hymn written by Ira Ogden in 1913 was intended to remind us that that there are vast opportunities to brighten our world that lie beyond the pulpit and the mission field.  As a public school teacher, she had dreams of being an evangelist.  But her ailing father in need of care, re-directed her life and she expressed what she learned in these words…
 
Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar,
To the many duties ever near you now be true,
Brighten the corner where you are.


Brighten the corner where you are, Brighten the corner where you are –                 Someone far from harbor you may guide across the bar…                                           Brighten the corner where you are
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It was Christ in Ira that lit her way...  

The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it!  Ephesians 5:9+ The Message

Whatever 2016 may bring, we can bring the BRIGHT LIGHT of Jesus into our world.


PRAYER:  Lord,
open my eyes to the needs of those around me.  Help me to be a BRIGHT LIGHT- a passionately creative problem-solver - that blesses others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

                    GO AND GLOW WITH THE BRIGHT LIGHT OF CHRIST IN YOU!

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    About the Author... 
    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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