Yesterday afternoon, two men were walking around the parking lots of our church campus. This is not an uncommon activity for members of the church or the community at large as our campus is easily accessible and our parking areas are large with limited traffic during the weekday.
But what made these two men stand out was the way they were dressed. While both men were wearing t-shirts and shorts, it was their boots, packs and helmets that drew attention.
Our Connections Pastor, Neal Thornton, himself a former Marine, went outside to engage the two men in conversation. Turns out the men were doing some fitness training (on their day off) in advance of an upcoming deployment. But as they spoke briefly, one of the men shared that he is going through a divorce while the second man expressed interest in possibly visiting Sevier Heights.
A quick conversation. A moment for Neal to provide encouragement. It didn't take much effort.
Everyone has a story. Take time to listen to someone's today.
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