A Little Card -- A Big Door

Who knew something so small could open such big doors?

Before this trip, Carl and I decided to create simple little business aka friendship cards -- with our photo, our names, and three little but BIG words: “God loves you!”. Along with our contact information, just in case someone might want to stay in touch. We had no idea what God would do with that small step of obedience.

Here aboard the MS Nieuw Statendam and during our time in London, those cards have become more than introductions --- they’ve become invitations. Invitations to connect -- to listen -- to encourage.

At lunch, we sat with two couples we had never met. Within minutes, stories began to unfold.

One dear woman shared that her luggage never made it to London AND the ship. Days without her belongings -- and yet her attitude? Peaceful. Grateful. “I’ll be fine,” she said with a smile. Oh my. That preached all by itself.

Another woman, while playing Mahjong with me, shared that her home had burned down. Since January, they’ve been living on cruise ships, waiting for insurance to come through.

And yet -- they were making the most of it. Choosing joy in the middle of loss.

I couldn’t help but think of Galatians 6:2:
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

And Hebrews 13:2 gently whispered,
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers…”

Sometimes hospitality isn’t a meal in your home -- it’s a conversation at a table.

A smile. A listening ear. A simple card that says, "God loves you."
And oh, how He does.

We may never fully know what someone is carrying -- but we can always offer what we’re carrying -- hope, kindness, and the love of Christ.

Because in the end, it’s not about the places we visit as much as it is the people God places in front of us.

We never know what door God will open when we reach out!

#carryeachothersburdens #lifeupothers #Hospitality #Godlovesyou 🤍