November 2009
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geat bio films of those that went before: http://bit.ly/39gEmH
October 2009
19 posts
What are you willing to LOVE MORE? Consider writing your last letter this week. Read inspiring #LastLetter samples. http://ow.ly/u8V9
Just published a few pics from our launch at Catalyst.Thx to all of you that stopped by to talk. #CAT09. http://ow.ly/vmwl
What are you willing to BELIEVE IN? Consider writing your last letter this week. Read inspiring #LastLetter samples. http://ow.ly/u8Uj
What are you willing to INVEST IN? Consider writing your last letter this week. Read inspiring #LastLetter samples. http://ow.ly/u8To
FREE download of Just Courage, by Int’l Justice Mission pres Gary Haugen. Articulates God’s call for social justice. http://ow.ly/v2lA
What are you willing to SACRIFICE FOR? Consider writing your last letter this week. Read inspiring #LastLetter samples. http://ow.ly/u8RQ
What are you willing to GIVE TO? Consider writing your last letter this week. Read inspiring #LastLetter samples online. http://ow.ly/u8Rl
Want to know the stories behind the cropped photos on our unique “business” card? See the bigger picture here » http://bit.ly/2ZT8Fq #CAT09
What are you willing to LIVE FOR? Consider writing your last letter this week. Read inspiring #LastLetter samples online. http://ow.ly/u8Q2
RT @Lindsay_yvonne: Professor Splash’s world record setting dive at #CAT09 http://bit.ly/19HpLP This guy should write a #LastLetter asap:)
What are you willing to DIE FOR? Consider writing your last letter this week. Read an inspiring #LastLetter online. http://ow.ly/u8OB
Daddy, where do documentaries come from? http://yfrog.com/13tnpnj
Consider writing your last letter this week. What are you willing to live for? Read inspiring samples online. http://ow.ly/u8J1
Last Letter booth at Catalyst. http://pic.gd/90c783 http://pic.gd/c9dc3e http://pic.gd/3d701c http://pic.gd/55ce9b http://pic.gd/b9f9b0
#CAT09 flock who are now following us, is it up 2 YOU 2 move. We have help for you @ www.thelastletter.org PLUS a free cover song download!
Your Last Letter
When Karen wrote her letter to her pastor (previous post) she knew that was likely her “last letter.” She was confident that she would be killed for her beliefs...that her passion for serving Jesus would very likely lead to her death.
Many of us that live in the US and in a Western cultural context have a hard time grasping the notion of “dying for our faith.” It is something we may associate with past centuries or at least the far reaches of the globe.
Yet...try to imagine for a moment...what if you were saying goodbye to your family and friends and departing for a far away land, knowing that you would never see their faces again.
What would you write in YOUR last letter?
How would you want to be remembered?
What legacy would you leave behind?
Are you living in such a way NOW that you have a Last Letter worth writing?
Prayerfully consider writing your Last Letter.
Visit www.theLastLetter.org to write and post your Last Letter.
Last Letter
There is an age long forgotten, when obedient Christians packed up their worldly belongings into a pine casket and sailed the oceans to a distant land. Before it’s ultimate use, the constantly visible casket served as a daily seal of the missionaries’ commitment to take up Jesus’ cross among the poor and the lost.
Before their ships would sail, these Christian servants would scribble with tears and ink their last letters. These letters were penned in Bibles and on weathered parchment in a desperate attempt to explain their divine compulsion to give up everything and everyone to serve the lost and the hurting. At her final farewell, surrounded by parents and siblings, a twenty-year-old single lady would hand her father her last letter, she would tearfully embrace, board the ship and sail off never to return.
Karen Watson was a young missionary, lately murdered in Iraq because of her bold service to the Lord. At her funeral, Karen’s last letter was read by her pastor.
Dear Pastor,
You should only be opening this letter in the event of my death.
When God calls there are no regrets. I tried to share my heart with you as much as possible, my heart for the nations. I wasn’t called to a place; I was called to Him. To obey was my objective, to suffer was expected, His glory my reward, His glory my reward...
The missionary heart:
Cares more than some think is wise
Risks more than some think is safe
Dreams more than some think is practical
Expects more than some think is possible
I was called not to comfort or to success but to obedience...
There is no Joy outside of knowing Jesus and serving Him. I love you and my church family.
In His care,
Salaam, Karen
Last Letter →
Sacrifice…Action…Justice…Jesus Jesus’ personal sacrifice transformed judgment into mercy. Jesus’ revolutionary action disrupted history and unlocked eternity. Jesus’ death and rising brought the hope of justice for all. In Jesus, God became flesh. He died for you and me. What are you willing to die for?
“So, in my death I ask you not to spend another penny to honor me or preserve my...”
– Chris Seay Pastor Ecclesia Houston, TX
July 2009
2 posts
“I used to dream of being older, having more responsibility, doing great things...”
– Drew Cline Musician, Creative Arts Pastor Journey Church Franklin, TN
“In recent days I have become overwhelmed by the reality of the lostness and...”
– Johnny Hunt President of the Southern Baptist Convention Pastor of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA