“Old Lady Dorothy”

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.