Decisions and Their Power

Martin Flaherty   -  

“I say to myself that hate is too great a burden to bear. I have decided to love.” – MLK Jr.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of faith, a man of the Christian faith.  And from his faith, he decided to speak and act on his Christian beliefs.  What a decision that was.  His words and actions, motivated by his faith, inspired millions of people to also make decisions in their lives as well.  And these millions of decisions changed reality for everyone in the United States.  Decisions are like that.  Decisions are powerful. Decisions change reality, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.

 

What decisions do you wish to make that will change your reality for the better?  A decision to not yell today.  A decision to not spend money today.  A decision to pray for them while I go for a walk. A decision to create that boundary, learn that skill, limit social media, or organize the pantry.  A decision to take my family camping, or to the ocean, or to church.  All decisions change realities and hopefully, you decide to make some for the better.

 

Here are opportunities to decide to increase fun and learning in your marriage:

(If cost is prohibitive for you to attend any of these events please contact martinflaherty@deerflat.org)

 

  • Sweethearts Dinner on Monday, February 7th – please register and purchase dinner tickets here: REGISTER Cost is $40/couple. So delicious!

 

  • Vertical Marriage (a 5-week class) starts Sunday, February 13th and ends Sunday, March 13th – please register here: REGISTER Cost for the class workbooks is $20/couple. So good!

 

  • Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference March 18-20 – please register on their webpage here: https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/ for the Boise conference and use the group name deerflatchurch.  Cost is ½ price at $175 till Jan. 24th

 

Here are opportunities to decide to take action in your faith:

 

 

  • Baptism – an information class is offered this Sunday morning and then baptism Sunday will be the following Sunday, January 30. Call the church office for information at 208-459-3857

 

I love Deer Flat Church.  Paula and I are so glad we made the decision to follow God and serve here with all of you!

 

Sincerely,

Pastor Martin Flaherty