What’s Stopping You?

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By Jill Brisco on May 16, 2009 ,

What's Stopping You?

Common hindrances to the pursuit of God
By Jill Briscoe

On a typically beautiful British autumn day in 1969, my husband came cheerily into the house, joined us at the evening meal, and announced, “Well kids, we’re going to America!” Our three children’s eyes widened. David glanced a little nervously at his sister, who was staring into her cup. Pete cracked a joke (his way of relieving tension), and my heart pumped furiously. What would it all mean for the Briscoe family? What would life hold for us all?

“I know about America,” David offered. “We did it in school this year.” It was true David did know a little about America. He had been made aware of its existence through education. But awareness wasn’t “knowing.” In the months of preparation that lay ahead, Stuart (who was already traveling in the United States) would send us photographs, or make wonderfully descriptive audio tapes, adding details to our knowledge. “They move houses on lorries (trucks) on the road?” Judy asked incredulously. “Dad likes walking round shops?” Pete commented in awe, after one tape where Stuart had described the American malls. . .

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Jill Brisco

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Jill Brisco, Author, was born in Liverpool, England and attended Homerton College, Cambridge. She serves as a member of the teaching staff of Telling the Truth Ministries, a worldwide media ministry founded by her husband. Jill is the founder and executive editor of Just Between Us, and now acts as Executive Editor. She is a former member of the boards of directors of World Relief and Christianity Today. Jill has written or co-written numerous books, ranging in genre and subject matter from scriptural studies and devotionals to poetry and children's books. Some of her books include There's a Snake in My Garden: Her Spiritual Autobiography and Married for Life: Growing Together Through the Differences and Surprises of Life.

 

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