Like most human beings, I am both fascinated and terrified by fire. I love to sit in front of a fire pit watching the flames dance, warmed by the heat. On the other hand if those flames start spitting sparks, I will quickly move away. I do not want to get burned. Last spring, I attended a ministers only retreat at Valley Ridge Alabama led by the awesome Rev. Edwene Gaines. Part of the retreat was the opportunity to walk on fire. Edwene is a Master Firewalker, has been certified as a trainer for many years. At first I wasn’t even remotely interested. I thought smugly to myself, “Those fools can get burned if they want to! But I’m too smart to do something so foolish.” However, after three days of praying and remembering my spiritual nature, I too decided to walk. I walked three times. It was the most exhilarating experience of my life! And to think, I just about missed it because i was afraid.
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| Walking on Fire |
When we got back to the program room from walking on fire, Edwene had us write on an index card, “I walk on fire, I can do anything I choose!”
