Lights. Camera. Action.
OK, so you're probably not filming a movie in your house, but we all know just how important the right lighting can be. Not only does it have to do its job properly, it also needs to look absolutely stunning (my emphasis) and suit your decor as well.
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Headlines | LIGHTSHED
On April 28, Paul and his friend Matt Reekstin, were interviewed locally for a international podcast for FEBC-Korea that reaches out to Australia, Canada, China, Japan, New Zealand, India, Philippines, Russia, Thailand and the UK. Light Shed is a video podcast that captures roundtable discussions of various scholars and ministry leaders who "shed light" on current Christian topics to engage and stir listeners' hearts, minds and souls to love God and love others. Paul & Matt had a great time answering questions and sharing their passions about their recent mission trips to Guatemala. We can't wait until it gets the final edit and is released next month....we'll keep you posted!
In the Community
March 22 marked World Water Day. We have certainly been talking a lot about water here in California lately. We all know how important it is to us, but just imagine what it's like for "the 750 million people who lack access to safe water" according to Water.org .
While we're being mindful of our water usage here at home, we can easily help out someone across the globe get the water they need for as little as $1. The Water.org website has stories you can read about the people in Indonesia, India, and other countries, and easy links to show you how to donate! _______________________
The 2nd Annual Love Fullerton event is coming! On May 9th, you will be able to join local churches, businesses, schools, residents and anyone else with a giving heart to make a big difference, one little bit at a time.
This great event allows us all to become one big giving community. All talents are welcome - come see what you can do to love your neighbor. We already know Fullerton is a fantastic place to live, so let's make it even better!
Sign up online and share the Love!
Lisa's Library List...
Following in our light theme, one of my recently completed books just happens to feature a light bulb on its cover! (and a very cool one at that) In his book, AHA, pastor & author Kyle Idleman does a great job capturing our human spirit and leading us out of our distracted, and sometimes sheltered lives. He says " the challenges and hardships of life have a way of getting our attention. Sometimes the only thing that will wake us up is a
rude awakening."
AHA [Awakening. Honesty. Action] gets our attention and shines the light on us; showing us how we must recognize and grow through the hardest of times in our lives. I'll be honest, it turns the spotlight on certain things and really makes you take a close look -- in your face close! -- and once you've taken a look, he calls us to take responsibility. "When we take what we have kept in the dark and drag it kicking & screaming into the light, we find that it loses much of it's power over us."
So, it's time for us all to get up and take action. Action means effort, it means change, pain and even sacrifice. Is it worth it? We all know the answer is Yes -- we all have 'good intentions' -- but who among us is getting up? (yes, that is a challenge!) No more excuses. No more fear. Just AHA! **Here are some other good reads that I would highly recommend (although none of them feature a cool light bulb like AHA):
Lots of Love,
Lisa
[aka Sunshine, my nickname courtesy of Enoch]
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