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GO DEEP - GO WIDE

11/14/2013

 
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♫♪ “Deep and wide, deep and wide there’s a fountain flowing deep and wide” ♫♪…this little song sung with hand motions was fun for me as a child in Sunday School.  The problem was that I had no idea what it was talking about and it didn't occur to me to ask either!

Coaches will often urge a player to GO DEEP.  This means, get out of your normal zone and go where the other team poses little threat in order to catch a pass or make a play that will take the ball to the desired goal. GO WIDE often means to cover your territory and beyond with availability  thereby outflanking the opponent.  These strategic moves force the opposing team to cover the entire field or court. Measurable advantage is gained by both going deep and going wide.

God's Word urges us to GO DEEP AND GO WIDE …

#GO DEEP God is deep into us with a love that penetrates our daily lives. The lake of His love is so deep that  we cannot see the bottom of  it. In the 107th Psalm David lists 12 instances of God’s deep and abiding love for His people.  He closes with this statement…

“… it’s time you appreciated God’s deep love.”  Psalm 107:43 The Message

CHALLENGE: “Plumb the depths” of God's love for you.  (see Ephesians 3:19 in The Message)

#GO WIDE God’s love is so wide that it encompasses everyone – the good, the bad and the indifferent.

“God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.”  John 3:16 NCV

CHALLENGE:  “Experience the breadth” of God's love for those around you.  (see Ephesians 3:19 in The Message)
               
  TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOUNTAIN OF GOD’S LOVE – GO DEEP AND GO WIDE!

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Mom
11/15/2013 11:19:22 am

Wide, wide as the ocean, High as the heavens above,
Deep, deep as the deepest sea is my Saviors love...
I tho so unworthy still am a child of His care,
For His Word teaches me that His love reaches me
Everywhere!
Searching for the deeper and wider...what a neat challenge! Thanks.


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    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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