In the spring of 1988, my sophomore year of college, I hit an all-time low.

That year I was caught shoplifting and was in danger of losing my scholarship.

I was caught cheating on my girlfriend with one of my close friend's girlfriend which

was completely humiliating.

I was battling a very real addiction to alcohol and I felt indescribably hopeless and depressed.

Well, one day walking out of a business class I met an older gentleman who was wearing a

suit and tie who offered me a free Bible.

And years later I discovered that this gentleman from the Gideon organization was most likely

this man whose name was Mike.

If you can imagine, one day, one man and one gift completely changed my life.

Now here I am three decades later and I have the honor of leading the church, this given

away the U-Version Bible app, to over 450 million people.

To date, in this message what I want to do is plant one big idea in your mind and pray

that it lands in your spirit and overtakes your soul.

The thought is this.

You have no idea how God might use you.

One word of encouragement, one act of service, one gift of generosity to change someone's

life.

You have no idea how God might use you.

The title of today's message is because of you and all of our churches and online would

you join me together in prayer.

Father, we ask today that the truth of your word and the power of some stories would build

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