The deepest convictions of our hearts are formed

“The deepest convictions of our hearts are formed by stories and reside there in the images and emotions of story. … The heart cannot live on facts and principles alone; it speaks the language of story and we must rehearse the truths of our faith in a way that captures the heart and not just the mind. ” ~ John Eldredge

“Every man who knocks on the door of a brothel is looking for God. ” ~ G. K. Chesterton

“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world. ” ~ C. S. Lewis

MEMORY VISION

MEMORY VISION a) Nostalgia

MEMORY VISION a) Nostalgia b) Rehashing

MEMORY VISION a) Nostalgia b) Rehashing c) Redemptive Remembering

MEMORY VISION a) Nostalgia b) Rehashing c) Redemptive Remembering a) Idealization

MEMORY VISION a) Nostalgia a) Idealization b) Rehashing b) Doom Saying c) Redemptive Remembering

MEMORY VISION a) Nostalgia a) Idealization b) Rehashing b) Doom Saying c) Redemptive Remembering c) Hope

“‘For I know the plans I have for you, ’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ’” ~ Jeremiah 29: 11 (NIV)

“Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God. ” ~ John 13: 3 (NIV)