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Hey everyone!
Dee and I both enjoy writing and felt that a blog would be of great help in keeping in touch with our friends and family from out of state. Again, we are grateful that you have visited Hope Aflame and look forward to hearing from each of you…
We recently moved to Cleveland, TN from Birmingham, AL, where we lived for the past five years. Dee just graduated from UAB with a PhD in Mathematics and has joined the math faculty at Lee University. I currently serve as Discipleship pastor at Gateway Church, while preparing for further studies next year in the area of Christian Ethics.
Dee and I have quite different theological backgrounds. However, I think such contrasting backgrounds help us to ask different questions, which add a lot of helpful flavor to our theological reflections. Dee and I are very grateful for those around us (no matter the distance!) beside whom we do life together. We see salvation as a gracious journey alongside other sisters and brothers of the faith. There is no doubt that we have much to learn from others, and that is one of the reasons that we welcome comments from our readers.
Blessings,
Shannon
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Hey!
Well, this blog has been up and going for some time now and I haven’t written anything in this section. So I thought I would stop by and say “hi” to everyone. Thank all of you who participate and read this blog. Your comments mean so much to us – more than you know. We hope this blog is something that will bless everyone who is involved.
I have been so blessed by reading and participating in this blog, even in the midst of the busy-ness of a PhD in Mathematics. Shannon always encourages me to participate, and I am thankful that he values my ideas and opinions even to the point of asking me to express them here.
What a blessing and gift God has given us in friendship and community – even this blogging community.
May God bless you all,
Dee
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What an awesome testimony. Almost like reading about myself. I am slop faced right now
My late husband, Wayne, and I were involved in several ministries involving the addicted. As a matter of fact, he was once director of Turning Point where your dad found God. Your testimony reminds me of how much I miss ministering to those who are bound by drugs and has once again stirred up a desire within me to persue it. I love sharing my testimony of God’s precious grace and mercy on me.
Peace and Love to all
(**Connie is actually commenting on a portion of our testimony that I posted from my thesis paper from Seminary. For various reasons, I chose to remove the thesis snippet and offer a smaller intro from Dee and myself. – Shannon)
Connie(Quote)
The more we get to know you both, the more I am reminded of God’s goodness.
God is continually offering His love, forgiveness, wisdom and grace, but so many cannot see it or choose to reject it. I am so thankful that you were receptive to Him and His desire for you. You are a wonderful friend and influence on Sonny, our youth and all you come in contact with. Thank you for that!
I see you investing and pouring yourself into people every week, which is what we should all strive to do to return to the holiness we say is necessary! You two definitely have a gift of edification.
Love to you both
PS: Thanks for taking time to visit me, it lifted my spirits!! Tammy(Quote)
Connie,
Thanks for your encouragement.
Please continue to fan the flames of your passion for such ministry. I think that the church too often falls prey to “out of sight, out of mind,” when it comes to those hurting around us… We need to be awakened to the reality of such strongholds and intentionally reach folks who have convinced themselves that their situations are hopeless.
Peace Shannon(Quote)
Tammy,
We appreciate you and your family. And we are continuing to pray that God works tremendously in your behalf.
Blessings
Shannon(Quote)
What’s up guys? I’ve heard that ya’ll will be coming into town for a revival at St. Matthews in the next couple of weeks. I wanna make a reservation to hang out with ya’ll at some point during your stay. Let’s hook up and grap some coffee at The Edge or something. I also wanted to remind you both what a blessing you are to me and Wendy. I know we don’t get to talk much, but it feels good to know you have people praying for you. Know that we are doing the same for you! God bless you guys.
Wesley Wesley Woods(Quote)