HE STILL SPEAKS
"By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead." Hebrew 11:4
Last summer on this day, one of my leadership team staff members went home to be with Jesus very suddenly. Dave Shoppy served as our Director of Development and was a good man. Dave was one of those men who lived out his Christian life with grace and integrity. He had a infectious laugh that brought joy to our team. He was a man deeply committed to his walk with God and one who loved his bride, Betsy, and his children.
Dave's life impacted thousands of people, many who are serving the Lord in various ministries and Christian schools. Too many, Dave was the Administrator of their school. But to many, Dave was simply, "my friend!"
On August 9, 2006, Dave suffered a massive heart attack and he transitioned from earth to heaven in a matter of seconds. It was an unexpected moment for all of us. But the amazing thing is that even though he is gone, the testimony of his life still continues. There is not a week that goes by that I don't hear a Dave Shoppy story. It may be a conversation with a donor who Dave ministered to by phone or visit. It is a student who I meet whose life was impacted by his godly example. And often I hear these words, "Dave was a good friend!"
Today is not a day of mourning for us because we know that Dave is in a far better place. We miss him so much because he was a huge part of our lives. But the cool thing is that his life and testimony continue as a legacy reminding us that what we do in these brief moments called life, really can count and make a difference.
Are you living today so that your life will make a difference? Will it be said of you, "And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead?" What will your life still be speaking years after you're gone?
Thanks, Dave, for the testimony of your life! We love you and miss you.
Great quote: Whenever your enemies are closing in on you, CLAIM VICTORY! Whenever your heart and your flesh fail you, look up and claim victory! Be sure you claim your share in the triumph that Jesus won, for He won it not for Himself alone but for all of us! Remember that you were in Him when HE won it - so CLAIM VICTORY! - Mrs. Cowman (Streams in the
Desert)
"By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead." Hebrew 11:4
Last summer on this day, one of my leadership team staff members went home to be with Jesus very suddenly. Dave Shoppy served as our Director of Development and was a good man. Dave was one of those men who lived out his Christian life with grace and integrity. He had a infectious laugh that brought joy to our team. He was a man deeply committed to his walk with God and one who loved his bride, Betsy, and his children.
Dave's life impacted thousands of people, many who are serving the Lord in various ministries and Christian schools. Too many, Dave was the Administrator of their school. But to many, Dave was simply, "my friend!"
On August 9, 2006, Dave suffered a massive heart attack and he transitioned from earth to heaven in a matter of seconds. It was an unexpected moment for all of us. But the amazing thing is that even though he is gone, the testimony of his life still continues. There is not a week that goes by that I don't hear a Dave Shoppy story. It may be a conversation with a donor who Dave ministered to by phone or visit. It is a student who I meet whose life was impacted by his godly example. And often I hear these words, "Dave was a good friend!"
Today is not a day of mourning for us because we know that Dave is in a far better place. We miss him so much because he was a huge part of our lives. But the cool thing is that his life and testimony continue as a legacy reminding us that what we do in these brief moments called life, really can count and make a difference.
Are you living today so that your life will make a difference? Will it be said of you, "And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead?" What will your life still be speaking years after you're gone?
Thanks, Dave, for the testimony of your life! We love you and miss you.
Great quote: Whenever your enemies are closing in on you, CLAIM VICTORY! Whenever your heart and your flesh fail you, look up and claim victory! Be sure you claim your share in the triumph that Jesus won, for He won it not for Himself alone but for all of us! Remember that you were in Him when HE won it - so CLAIM VICTORY! - Mrs. Cowman (Streams in the
Desert)
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