Summary

SummaryI never imagined saying โ€œyesโ€ to a life group invite would change everything. Back in January 2021, my pastor asked me to lead a small groupโ€”I was so hesitant, but I obeyed. By summer, our group of five couples had become a family, serving one another and growing together in faith. My husband Les, despite battling pulmonary fibrosis and a bad back, insisted on a float trip down the Middle Loup River. Seeing him push past his limitations inspired us all. ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ’จ On that trip, two of us even flipped our kayaks and nearly drownedโ€”but God preserved our lives! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ After tubing, we gathered in lawn chairs at the hotel parking lot, laughing and sharing our hearts under the stars. It felt like heaven on earthโ€”no more bigโ€church anonymity, just authentic community. Les joked it might be his last trip, and his words reminded me of how precious each moment is. God knew I needed this โ€œarmyโ€ of friends to encourage my soul. ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ Life truly is better surrounded by people who love Jesus and each other.

This life group was happy in their comfort zone, until a surprising voice suggested a new idea.

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Time Chapters
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01:02 Joining the Life Group
02:00 Float Trip Proposed
02:24 Lesโ€™s Pulmonary Fibrosis
03:09 Kayak Mishap
03:19 Hotel Bonding
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Lincoln Berean
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