Kiss The Fire | Daniel 3:15-18 | Pastor Shawn Johnson

What do you do when life blindsides you, and everything in you wants to quit? In this message, Kiss The Fire, Pastor Shawn Johnson shares his testimony of facing an unexpected diagnosis and how we can get back up when we want to give up. We're learning to combat the quiet thoughts so many of us carry: Why would God let this happen? Is He even here? Through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we’re reminded that faith doesn’t keep you out of the fire, but it keeps you from being alone in it. This message will help you: - understand how to trust God in the middle of pain and uncertainty - discover how to turn your pain into purpose - build resilient, “even if” faith that doesn’t quit When Past Hurts Still Hurts: https://youtu.be/7DbN69qAuyM IN THIS MESSAGE: 00:00 - Brooklyn Bridge Running & A Lesson in Belief 02:11 - A Word for the Weary: Don't Give Up 03:25 - The Unexpected Diagnosis 07:02 - Feeling the Light Go Out 07:39 - A Call from "Coach" 08:44 - Kiss the Fire and Walk Away Whistling 09:51 - Getting Good at Not Quitting 11:03 - Facing the Furnace 13:08 - Confidence in the Fire: "Even If" Faith 15:50 - Point 1: Lock Arms with Other Believers 16:58 - Moving Beyond "Church Hugs" 21:00 - Point 2: Turn Your Pain Into Purpose 22:25 - Stewarding the Diagnosis & Writing the Book 24:11 - Point 3: Your Fight Isn't Just About You 26:00 - A Conversation with the Boys 28:38 - Worship Through the Fire 30:17 - Testifying from the Middle of the Struggle 31:43 - Raising the "Bad Arm" in Praise 33:30 - Closing Prayer and Invitation NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://freshlife.church/contact Register your decision to follow Jesus and receive free resources: https://freshlife.church/know-god Give a financial gift to support what God is doing as we take steps forward to see the Gospel reach far and wide: https://freshlife.church/give SUBSCRIBE: Sign up to receive encouragement straight to your inbox, and to stay up to date with announcements, events, and more: https://church.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6ea4d82b2567db3e86b7767cd&id=451f2fe63e Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://freshlife.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshlifechurch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freshlife Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch/ Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life’s ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus’ grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond. #freshlife #freshlifechurch #levilusko #levi #lusko