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Not long ago, 1976, I found myself in a swirl of celebration, laughter, and sequins—with none other than Bette Midler by my side. She had that glimmer in her eye that made every interaction feel like a performance with heart. She hung close, grinning as she told her friends—including Cher—that she loved my Southern accent and thought I was “cute as a button.” Flattery? Maybe. But more than that—it felt like genuine delight.
And it struck me: sometimes our gifts aren’t flashy or grand. Sometimes they’re simply the way we speak, the way we carry ourselves, the tone that wraps around our words like an old familiar quilt. Sometimes what we think of as ordinary—a drawl, a turn of phrase, a gentle presence—is exactly what someone else finds extraordinary.
There’s a kind of ministry in being seen. Not for what we do, but for who we are. That night reminded me of the power of presence—not just on a stage, but in everyday life. In the sanctuary. In quiet conversations. In the spaces where people long to be heard and held.
As we move through our weeks, I encourage us all to lean into the voices we’ve been given—not just our literal ones, but the way our hearts speak. Our stories matter. Our cadence matters. And sometimes, a little affirmation (even from a diva!) reminds us that who we are has impact far beyond what we imagine.
Stay cute, friends. Stay present. Stay true.
Pastor Skip French
1500 Forest Hills Blvd (Hwy 279) 479 . 855 . 2780 Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715
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