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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Are you playing it safe?

This is a short video that will really make you think.  I believe it's a part of a longer message this man gave, but you will get the idea from the clip.  I have to admit to pleading guilty when I heard this.


21 comments:

Debra said...

Oh Wow! What a great illustration and so very true!!! I know there have been times in my life when I've just wanted to hold on tight to that balance beam myself. I'd love to hear his whole message! Thanks for sharing this Mari.

Kayren said...

I giggled when he did his dismount. That was a really good object lesson. Thanks for sharing it.

Pat said...

I'm must plead guilty too. Very sobering, and my heart is convicted. Thank you so much for posting this.

Heidi said...

Yep. That's me. Miss Safety. I also looked just like this when I did balance beam for my high school's gymnastics team. Needless to say, we did not win.

Hootin Anni said...

He says he isn't going to go where the majority goes....me either. When I grew up, I was told that God gives us what we can handle...obviously he's handled his traumatic life well, and living a full life without keeping himself in a bubble and expecting his God to give him a "10" when as his judge.

This is a great clip. An eyeopener.

A Stone Gatherer said...

Great video Mari! Thanks for sharing!

Mary Lee said...

That was a great video,would like to hear the rest of it!

Rebekah said...

Great illustration! and yes, guilty here

Growin' With It said...

a lot to think about as a i start my week! good stuff mari.

Connie said...

Wow! What food for thought........
It is so true, we could accomplish so much more if we just trusted God more.

Connie said...

Wow! What food for thought........
It is so true, we could accomplish so much more if we just trusted God more.

Donna B. said...

Whoa!!! Talk about an illustration that slams you between the eyes!! That was EXCELLENT!! That was awesome, thank you so much for sharing it. I love your blogs! You and I need to correspond about how you did these....I think I gave you my email before, but if not, it is donnab6464@gmail.com. This was a great way to start my day! Thanks!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

That would be this Ozark farm chick, holdin' on for dear life. We could all use that trust God and let go lesson. This is a theory I could use in Kids Church.

Ya'll have a wonderfully blessed day from the Missouri hills and hollers!!!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Thanks for poppin' in and leaving a sweet comment.

In the words of Granny Clampett, "Ya'll come back now, ya hear!!!"

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...
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Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

What a great message. And a great visual in giving it. It truly makes one stop and think ab where we truly are in life.
Thanks for dropping by Bloggeritaville today! HUGS!
Leigh Bratina
www.lbratina.blogspot.com

Kari said...

Great video. Great lesson and really some food for thought.

Cherdecor said...

Every time I hear Francis Chan, his talks are always outstanding. I didn't know about his childhood, but evidently God had a plan. WOW! What a message!

Heart2Heart said...

Mari,


Great video message and I love what this man shares about his faith in God.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Justabeachkat said...

Wow! Thanks for posting this powerful message!

Hugs!
Kat

Crown of Beauty said...

Powerful, Mari!

Thanks for sharing.

Love
Lidj