What if we all did what was in our power to do?
Dear Dolly,
I’ll be honest. I used to think you were a bimbo. I used to think you flaunted your big boobs, teased hair, tiny waist, and your syrupy-sweet southern accent just to sell yourself and your brand as a country singer. Granted, I was raised in the Midwest and lived as an adult for many years in the Northeast. I didn’t get you, much less the South.
For example, I’d heard about your origins as a poor girl from the hills of East Tennessee, and when I learned you’d created a theme park in your native Sevier County I rolled my eyes. “Really, a theme park?” I thought. “As if rollercoasters will really help the people of rural Appalachia. Why not create something truly useful to give back to your community, like a library.”
Oh.
You have created a library, actually, and possibly in a bigger and more…
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This is such a great reblog, Pastor J !!!
I think it’s important for people to be encouraged by examples of generosity and charity.
I agree!
Great reblog! You know, Pastor, Dolly is someone who has never cared about her detractors–she knows who she is, and Whom she believes. Just sayin’…in light of recent issues 🙂
Amen. That fear of man thing needs to get out of my way.
I will address that specifically in my prayers for you–it’s a done deal 🙂
I receive that!
In my reading today was this: Proverbs 29:25, “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe”.
That verse has been resonating in my mind for months. I need grace power to apply it steadily. I do well for a bit and then slip back.
She cinched my admiration for her as a generous, humble and generous individual. What she has pledged for her community is not surprising to me, but once again inspiring.
It sure is. We can all take a page from her book.
Exactly!! Got my point.
What a great post to share, Joseph. Thanks a lot. 🙂 — Suzanne
My pleasure.