Comments on: What A Difference A Smile Makes

By: Celeste Barnard

Celeste Barnard — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:14:50 +0000

Pam- I really love your heart! I have never been on a missions trip (yet) but your writing has taken my there for a moment. It’s so true, a smile can connect you even if your from 2 different worlds. Really enjoyed this!

By: Annie Gates (Rebecca's ML & proud to be so!)

Annie Gates (Rebecca's ML & proud to be so!) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:42:40 +0000

Great post!! Having been to India on missions trips myself, I cry when I have to come home, I love India and it’s people, particularly the women and children. They respond to Fathers love and are the most humble sweet people. We saw many healings, blind eyes opened,lame walked, deaf heard, dumb spoke but the most amazing sight of all was a huge cloud of dust that preceeded a croud of nearly 1,800 RUNNING to the altar area to recieve this Jesus Who still lives and loves unconditionally. India has a way of truly changing our perspective as to what is truly important in life…Jesus…..thanks for sharing, brought back many moments for me!!! Blessings!

By: Babs Coppedge

Babs Coppedge — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:16 +0000

A smile changed everything.

I am trying to absorb this one line because it makes me painfully aware that a smile has no language barriers or needs interpretation. It is a greeting, a hug from a distance, and, at times, an invitation to come closer. But it can also be the very thing that makes a lasting impression on one’s heart, like it did yours.

With so much you could have shared from your trip to India, I am moved by the fact that a woman’s smile was at the top of your list.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:12:04 +0000

Never thought about how hard it would be to describe how I live to the ones I ministered to in Mexico and Brazil. Nor how uncomfortable I’d suddenly feel about how blessed I am. This was a great post Pam! Thank you. Maybe I’ll get to go with you one day.

By: marsia

marsia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:50:28 +0000

I always love to hear-and now read-about your trips! You always come back more full than when you left-jet lag aside. I hope that you cling to her smile always in your heart-I’m sure she feels the same about yours. love~m

By: Penny

Penny — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:36:56 +0000

What a picture you painted for me.Thanks for going.. and bringing back the Heart of God. Your words have caused me once again to stop and count my Blessings!

By: Mary Jo Pierce

Mary Jo Pierce — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:53:11 +0000

Dear Pam, your smile is a good start to any God encounter. It amazes me how God used this woman’s smile to impact your life message. Thank you for living and sharing a transformed life.

“As I stood there, in the middle of her reality, I was confronted with how I would respond to the need.”

Love, Mary Jo

By: Cassie Reid

Cassie Reid — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:17:32 +0000

I love seeing what God is doing in you and through your vision. This is so inspiring and truly is a call to action. Ben has been speaking at MOR in a series called HELLO SOMEBODY, about getting the youth of this generation to rise up and think beyond their streets and walls. This is not only for the youth but for all of us. Thank you for sharing your passion and inspiring me (those who know me know how strange this is) to go to India myself.

Love you,
Cassie

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:57:28 +0000

I love it that your purposed in your heart to describe the smell of poverty in India to your friends back in the US. You have done it well …your words linger within me and stir me up. I might never walk the streets of India with you but I know that I will continue to learn more about that beautiful country through your powerful and honest descriptions. Love you!!!

By: Mark Mueller

Mark Mueller — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:04:36 +0000

I am reminded that we are all “jars of clay”.
Able to hold whatever the Lord has for us but made of the same stuff deep inside. Ministry to the poor is a blessing and you shine the light of Jesus when you go Pam.
Thanks.