Sometimes we all wonder if our lives make much of a difference.  We go through the motions of work and home, the same old routine day after day, not really knowing how much of an impact we’re making on those around us. 

Do our lives matter?  Do they really count?

I was given a rare gift one May afternoon to see just what kind of a difference I was making.  Every couple of years my church staff goes on a retreat to pray, plan and celebrate what God is doing in our church.  On this special staff retreat, our leaders decided to surprise us with an experience I’ll never forget. 

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