“Old Lady Dorothy”
By Chuck on Aug 13, 2008 in Featured
I went to Lake Arrowhead today with my friend, Rich. We got a mocha and were sitting by the lake, reading our Bible’s, and talking through a few passages (actually the one I’ll be teaching through this Sunday). It was more me talking about it than anything, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is we met someone. A very special lady that made our day!
We briefly said hello to her and before we knew it we had been talking to her for a half an hour. I realized at this point I didn’t even know her name, so I asked. She replied, “Old Lady Dorothy.” We spent over an hour talking to her! It was a great time of encouragement for all of us. Dorothy is 88 years old, has been a believer for over 45 years, lives alone, serves in her church, and walks 4 MILES A DAY! Unbelievable.
I asked her some questions: If you could do anything different in your life, what would it be? If you could tell me anything as a 33 year old pastor, what would you tell me? How do you hear God’s voice? What is your favorite passage of Scripture and why?
I wonder if you have some people in your church like her? You probably do. Here’s what I would say to you: connect your college-age people with the “old lady Dorothy’s” in your church! Everyone will be encouraged.

Dude, You’re just going to leave us hanging? What did Old Lady Dorothy say to answer your questions?
Looking forward to meeting you at the conference.
paul
Paul Pettefer | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply