“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 I was attempting to host a leadership meeting at my kitchen table, but my dog, Kobee was interfering greatly. He was sitting at the front door peering out the side window growling and barking. Who knows if it was something serious going on or just a falling leaf? He would

"Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus. In him, this is what we preach and pray, the great Amen, God's Yes and our Yes together, gloriously evident. God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ, putting his Yes within us. By his Spirit he has stamped us with his eternal pledge—a sure beginning of what he is destined to complete." 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (MSG) Even though it was many years ago, I still remember it well. I was sitting in my normal seat