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LINGERING FRIENDSHIP - PART 2

10/22/2013

 
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Being a friend is easier when it has been modeled for us…experience is always a great teacher.   A special couple came into our lives many years ago bringing with them an aspect of friendship that was both refreshing and exemplary…it was the art of celebration!  Everything they planned was done with exuberance and joy.  Although we now live thousands of miles apart, their legacy lingers in our hearts, in our memories, and in our ever-after lives.

As a coach my husband interacts with his players year in and year out it.  But it is the lingering legacy of being a friend that means the most to him.  Soon we will have a visit from a now successful coach who played on his team nearly 40 years ago.  It will be a precious time of sharing memories and life experiences as it has been with other players through
the years.

Jesus modeled courageous friendship by willingly interacting with both his followers and with those who rejected him as He walked this earth. The story of Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well underlines his friendship with those considered sinners.  First, she was not was not a Jew and Jesus was – a major no-no.  Second, she had been the wife of 5 husbands  – frowned upon.  Third, she was living with a man who was not her husband – definitely a woman of questionable character.  Nevertheless, He courageously approached her offering eternal friendship with these words…

“… but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” John 4:14

In preparation for his departure from this earth, Jesus promises LINGERING FRIENDSHIP with His followers …

“The  Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you.” 

John 14:26 The Message

Friendship with Jesus – fellowship divine!  Oh, what blessed sweet communion – Jesus is a friend of mine.                                  
                       THERE IS NOTHING SWEETER THAN THE LINGERING FRIENDSHIP OF JESUS!

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Mom
10/22/2013 04:44:03 am

Many are the songs about Jesus as a friend...Children relate to that concept, big time. One of the songs we used ended.."Jesus is my very best friend". thank you for this wonderful exposure!


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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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