Burning Hearts – March 9

Written by Bill Grandi on March 7th, 2025

Back in October of 2003 Alan Jackson recorded a song which described the relationship with his wife and how they made it together through a tough time. I remember when he released that song. The previous months had been tough on them as they had filed for divorce but then backed away from it. I was glad. The song was entitled Remember When.  That is the theme of this Sunday’s sermon which focuses on Deuteronomy 8-29. Moses is telling them to remember what God had done for them. 

One of the most devastating diseases which strikes the human race is not cancer, although it’s diagnoses is dreaded. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) or MS are two others. But I think one of the hardest to deal with the loss of memory-Dementia or Alzheimer’s. I read several books last year in an effort to understand it better. It seems to be creeping up more often.

Moses knew people’s knack for forgetting things, especially the good things God had done for them. Being forgetful people gave him an added impetus to remind them of how God had blessed them. These chapters are sort of like a trip down memory lane. We would do well to remember these highlights as well. I invite you to join us in person or via live stream as we take this trip down “memory lane” through the eyes of Moses as he comes near the end of his storied life. We have two services-one at 9:00 and one at 10:45. Please join us. If you are unable to do so, please join us online. You can send a request to join our Facebook Group at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship or view our public page at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship-Spencer, In. Or you can watch via YouTube at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship. I look forward to seeing you or hearing from you online.

 

4 Comments so far ↓

  1. We are all forgetful people when it comes to remembering all God’s blessings and mercies in the past. We all need reminding!
    I’m sorry that I won’t be here to read your posts next week, Bill, as we will be busy with the grands, etc. Have a blessed Sunday and a great week!

    • Bill Grandi says:

      Very true Martha. We all need reminding. I hope to do some reminding this weekend. I will miss seeing you here Martha but enjoy your time with the grands. Those days will fly by all too fast.

  2. Linda Stoll says:

    God was oh so patient with Moses. And He reminds so gracious to us today, assuring us of His presence, His promises, His provision.

    Sabbath blessings to you and your people, Bill.

    • Bill Grandi says:

      Patience was definitely one of God’s calling cards Linda. Thanks for the blessings and may you experience them as well.

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