As I dabble a little in simple woodwork wedded to decorative painting, I stand in amazement of those who are proficient in either. A fellow using water color turns his canvas on the vertical, allowing the fluidity of his colors to run, eventually creating a delightful seascape. He had also sprinkled sand, which, when removed provides an interesting effect.
Time, interest, and willingness to experiment are also tools effectively used. We may lament that we are not gifted in certain desirable talents in life, but let us not despair. Each is recipient of some talent and it is up to us to discover and develop it. And while some may restore old cars, another's ability works wonders on antique furniture, while some work magic with knitting and the like, your talent may still be embryonic, awaiting discovery. But three tools, cited above, are key to their development: time, interest, and willingness to experiment.
Time. Many projects are begun, continued and finished with bits and pieces of time, not long, extended hours. Time spent with TV, whiled away at the computer, or lazing about can provide productive minutes.
If we would devote only 15 minutes per day on any given subject, within a year we could be more knowledgable than most of our friends on that very thing. So, where does your interest lie? Convert that interest into something you can use to enhance life and inspire others.
Be willing to experiment. Some have taken pine cones and translated them into works of art. Others have slapped bits of wood together and made beautiful bird houses which, in turn, have housed all sorts of colorful birds. Write verses that come to you and compose poems that bring joy to eventual readers. Dare to dare! Experiment.
While we are at it, this can apply to our spiritual undertakings. Time can become a valuable tool in developing a growing relationship with God. Use time spent waiting--Drs. office, a late appointment, the clothes to spin dry--all are segments of time awaiting profitable use. Carry a prayer list, memorize Scripture, write an encouraging note; redeem the time.
Develop interest in others. Observe those about you while shopping. Is a fretful mother struggling with her brood? Is a handicapped person having difficulty reaching a certain item? Do you note that elderly person carefully counting her meager funds and putting a much needed item aside? With each of these, your keen attention may be the beam of light that brightens their day.
Your best talent may not be wood or stone, paints or knitting needles. You may be an artist removing wrinkled care from a careworn face or a wordsmith whose simple attention lifts a weary soul. Remember, it is time, interest and willingness to experiment that will turn the trick in developing your talents.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
A Place For You
In this, the land of the free and home of the brave, there are between 500,000 and 600,000 'homeless' people at any given time. Considering the foreclosure boondoggle that is the scourge of our nation, the first numbers may swell even further. Makes one envy the lowly terrapin, who is never without a home.
Hebrews 11 closes the roster of those revered heroes of faith, with a notation about 'others' of whom the world was not worthy. If you check it out, you will also classify many of these as 'homeless'.
Many thousands of our citizens occupying 'houses' could be considered 'home-less', because they are not synonymous. Can we also label them 'homeless'?
These troubling thoughts make the words of Jesus all the more encouraging:
"I go to prepare a place for you" (John 14:2). A place for me?
Because of my calling as a minister, my family has lived in a LOT of different houses, which we called 'home' even though we did not own them. And, I venture to say, there are multiplied millions of my fellow citizens who are apartment and rent house dwellers who are without the root system a purchased home affords. To many, the thought of 'going home' has little meaning because they don't know where 'home' is.
But Jesus has promised 'a place for me--and you'. This will be our forever home with no need for packing up a u-haul or leaving a forwarding address!
Everything we need will be there, so no more 'early parsonage' furniture. And family--ah, yes, family. What a reunion in that 'place' Jesus is preparing.
When the family gathers on special occasions with a sit down dinner, every care is made to make sure there is 'a place' for everyone. At fancy, formal dinners, a name card is placed where you are to sit. They made 'a place' for you. Now think of heaven's arrangement: each and every one of us who have received Jesus as our Savior had our names inscribed in the Book of Life, and a special place for us awaits at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
"A place for you!" What assurance, what comfort, what an urging to include all our earthy family! To whoever might discover these lines, have you made reservations by asking Jesus to be your Savior? Blog me if I can help.
More later.
Hebrews 11 closes the roster of those revered heroes of faith, with a notation about 'others' of whom the world was not worthy. If you check it out, you will also classify many of these as 'homeless'.
Many thousands of our citizens occupying 'houses' could be considered 'home-less', because they are not synonymous. Can we also label them 'homeless'?
These troubling thoughts make the words of Jesus all the more encouraging:
"I go to prepare a place for you" (John 14:2). A place for me?
Because of my calling as a minister, my family has lived in a LOT of different houses, which we called 'home' even though we did not own them. And, I venture to say, there are multiplied millions of my fellow citizens who are apartment and rent house dwellers who are without the root system a purchased home affords. To many, the thought of 'going home' has little meaning because they don't know where 'home' is.
But Jesus has promised 'a place for me--and you'. This will be our forever home with no need for packing up a u-haul or leaving a forwarding address!
Everything we need will be there, so no more 'early parsonage' furniture. And family--ah, yes, family. What a reunion in that 'place' Jesus is preparing.
When the family gathers on special occasions with a sit down dinner, every care is made to make sure there is 'a place' for everyone. At fancy, formal dinners, a name card is placed where you are to sit. They made 'a place' for you. Now think of heaven's arrangement: each and every one of us who have received Jesus as our Savior had our names inscribed in the Book of Life, and a special place for us awaits at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
"A place for you!" What assurance, what comfort, what an urging to include all our earthy family! To whoever might discover these lines, have you made reservations by asking Jesus to be your Savior? Blog me if I can help.
More later.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Where Is This Walk Taking Me?
"Enoch walked with God" is the testimony of Genesis 5:22, 24. He was 65 years of age when something traumatic happened that changed the course of his life. That "something" was the birth of a baby--a boy baby. It appears the name of that child was chosen because prophetic insight was given Enoch. We will come back to this.
Walking is almost a lost form of exercise today. In its place is a host of exercise paraphernalia of the treadmill variety. Consequently, we have pulmonary, cardiac and muscular problems that might not be IF we just walked more. But enough.
Walking by oneself is not difficult because you have only yourself to be concerned about. But, when you walk with another, other things enter into the picture. Amos, the prophet, asks us, "How can two walk together unless they be agreed" (KJV 3:3). The NASV says, "Do men walk together unless they have made an appointment?" Matthew 5:25 sheds further light, "Become friends with you adversary while you are still on the way" [to a court of law]. Here is presented the prospect of changing an opponent into a friend while you are walking along with him.
Three thoughts are presented here: walking in agreement, walking by appointment, and a friendship cultivated while walking together.
A further consideration is the pace of walking. By yourself, your walk may be only a leisurly stroll. You may stop and examine a flower or skip rocks on the surface of a pond. But when you walk with another, the pace is determined by 'togetherness'. It was Enoch who walked with God, not vica versa.
In his walk with God, it is evident that God was sharing Himself with Enoch. One certain thing He shared with Him was a future event geared to the lifespan of the new son. So, Enoch named the baby, 'Methuselah' whose name literally means, "when he dies the flood comes". And if you check out the lineage in chapter 5, you will find that is exactly how it happened!
How about us--you and I-? Are we walking with God in agreement? Do we have a regular appiointed time spent conversing with Him concerning His purposes in and for our lives? And are we cultivating a relationship that leads to friendship?
On His walk with Enoch, God revealed secrets about the end times (Jude 14,15). While Enoch did not have a long life on earth, it did lead him straight to heaven and God's eternal presence. Although we may not circumvent death, our walk can also lead us to heaven!
Will others someday say about us: He/she walked with God? Let us make this day a day for walking with God, OK?
More later
Walking is almost a lost form of exercise today. In its place is a host of exercise paraphernalia of the treadmill variety. Consequently, we have pulmonary, cardiac and muscular problems that might not be IF we just walked more. But enough.
Walking by oneself is not difficult because you have only yourself to be concerned about. But, when you walk with another, other things enter into the picture. Amos, the prophet, asks us, "How can two walk together unless they be agreed" (KJV 3:3). The NASV says, "Do men walk together unless they have made an appointment?" Matthew 5:25 sheds further light, "Become friends with you adversary while you are still on the way" [to a court of law]. Here is presented the prospect of changing an opponent into a friend while you are walking along with him.
Three thoughts are presented here: walking in agreement, walking by appointment, and a friendship cultivated while walking together.
A further consideration is the pace of walking. By yourself, your walk may be only a leisurly stroll. You may stop and examine a flower or skip rocks on the surface of a pond. But when you walk with another, the pace is determined by 'togetherness'. It was Enoch who walked with God, not vica versa.
In his walk with God, it is evident that God was sharing Himself with Enoch. One certain thing He shared with Him was a future event geared to the lifespan of the new son. So, Enoch named the baby, 'Methuselah' whose name literally means, "when he dies the flood comes". And if you check out the lineage in chapter 5, you will find that is exactly how it happened!
How about us--you and I-? Are we walking with God in agreement? Do we have a regular appiointed time spent conversing with Him concerning His purposes in and for our lives? And are we cultivating a relationship that leads to friendship?
On His walk with Enoch, God revealed secrets about the end times (Jude 14,15). While Enoch did not have a long life on earth, it did lead him straight to heaven and God's eternal presence. Although we may not circumvent death, our walk can also lead us to heaven!
Will others someday say about us: He/she walked with God? Let us make this day a day for walking with God, OK?
More later
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Who Is Occupying Your Family Tree?
Both Matthew and Luke make 'due diligence' in chronicling for us the lineage of Jesus Christ. Matthew traces the genealogy of Mary, while Luke that of Joseph. While much alike, there is significant difference and with that, divinely provided insight.
First, we note the root source of each: Mary is connected to David, and then directly to Abraham. Two men with unique relationship with God. David is characterized as 'a man after God's heart' and flowing out of that is expressed the theme of worship, expressed in Psalms.
Abraham is noted as a man of faith, willing to give up everything to follow God. He gave up the land of his birth, his family, his wife and, ultimately, the child of promise, Isaac. He is singled out by God Himself as, 'Abraham, my friend.'
In each lineage are found glaring imperfections of which all of us would be ashamed. Judah, whose very name means 'Praise', had an immoral fling with his widowed daughter-in-law, Tamar; Rahab, was a prostitute rescued from Jericho; Ruth the Moabites, a people known as hostile toward God; and by reference, without being named, Bathsheba, who was the partner with King David in adultery.
But the root system of Mary's lineage is founded in men of persevering faith and redemptive grace. What a heritage she brings to the family.
Ultimately, we arrive at the point of inquiry: Me. Have I traced my lineage in search of 'bragging rights', of some historic figure that adds imagined stature to prop up my being? While I am not responsible for what has been passed on to me, I am responsible for that imprint my life makes.
So, the question comes: would I want me in my family tree? Take a moment and re-read Psalm 1. Which of these two options would I want hanging from my family tree? Think about it.
More later
First, we note the root source of each: Mary is connected to David, and then directly to Abraham. Two men with unique relationship with God. David is characterized as 'a man after God's heart' and flowing out of that is expressed the theme of worship, expressed in Psalms.
Abraham is noted as a man of faith, willing to give up everything to follow God. He gave up the land of his birth, his family, his wife and, ultimately, the child of promise, Isaac. He is singled out by God Himself as, 'Abraham, my friend.'
In each lineage are found glaring imperfections of which all of us would be ashamed. Judah, whose very name means 'Praise', had an immoral fling with his widowed daughter-in-law, Tamar; Rahab, was a prostitute rescued from Jericho; Ruth the Moabites, a people known as hostile toward God; and by reference, without being named, Bathsheba, who was the partner with King David in adultery.
But the root system of Mary's lineage is founded in men of persevering faith and redemptive grace. What a heritage she brings to the family.
Ultimately, we arrive at the point of inquiry: Me. Have I traced my lineage in search of 'bragging rights', of some historic figure that adds imagined stature to prop up my being? While I am not responsible for what has been passed on to me, I am responsible for that imprint my life makes.
So, the question comes: would I want me in my family tree? Take a moment and re-read Psalm 1. Which of these two options would I want hanging from my family tree? Think about it.
More later
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
While It Was Still Dark
As seekers of truth, we should not think it odd for the Holy Spirit to interrupt our spiritual pursuit while reading the Word. So, in my morning devotions today, the second line of John 20 arrested me: 'While it was still dark' (NASV). Hmmm.
Mary Magdalene is the character in view and she is on her way to finish the painful task of embalming of her Lord. Two days ago the hurried act of burial was accomplished by two unlikely persons of note: Nidodemeus, the night visitor of chapter 3, and the venerable Joseph of Arimathea.
Today is the third day (as Jews count part of a day as a whole) since Christ's death by crucifixion, and now this formerly demon infested woman pressed toward the tomb.
A formidable problem awaited her: what about the huge stone that blocked her mission? But as she came to the tomb her heart must have seeming stood still.
The tomb was empty!
We discover, by further reading, that while her world was dark, the world of Light was mightily at work! The dead Jesus whom she sought, was now the resurrected Christ, clothed with such splendor that she could not recognize him.
When we walk in the darkness of this faith life, we need ever to keep before us that God is not limited by our disappointment, frustration and limited vision. He is at work in our darkest times, and will ultimately bring to light that nothing, absolutely nothing can keep our Savior from rising above every obstacle to show us that HE is, indeed, Lord of all! And showing us indisputable proof that it is He!
Mary Magdalene is the character in view and she is on her way to finish the painful task of embalming of her Lord. Two days ago the hurried act of burial was accomplished by two unlikely persons of note: Nidodemeus, the night visitor of chapter 3, and the venerable Joseph of Arimathea.
Today is the third day (as Jews count part of a day as a whole) since Christ's death by crucifixion, and now this formerly demon infested woman pressed toward the tomb.
A formidable problem awaited her: what about the huge stone that blocked her mission? But as she came to the tomb her heart must have seeming stood still.
The tomb was empty!
We discover, by further reading, that while her world was dark, the world of Light was mightily at work! The dead Jesus whom she sought, was now the resurrected Christ, clothed with such splendor that she could not recognize him.
When we walk in the darkness of this faith life, we need ever to keep before us that God is not limited by our disappointment, frustration and limited vision. He is at work in our darkest times, and will ultimately bring to light that nothing, absolutely nothing can keep our Savior from rising above every obstacle to show us that HE is, indeed, Lord of all! And showing us indisputable proof that it is He!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Conflict In The Family
When Jesus spoke of 'father against son and son against father, etc.', the game of football had not even been invented! But, in this family, is it ever true.
Christopher, Larry and Christie's youngest son, texted me Saturday with a terse, challenging message: "Are you ready! Go Texas!" To the uninitiated, this is the 'Red River Shootout' held each fall at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Of course, the opposing team is MY Oklalhoma! Chris backs Texas because, after all, he discovered the U.S. at Houston about 12 years ago and somhow he thinks that gives him braggin' rights.
But that's not all. Larry, the dad, is a fervent backer of the Georgia Bulldogs (we are not doing too hot this year), and Carson, the older son, is sold on the Auburn Tigers. So some Saturdays, the remote gets a real workout going from channel to channel.
It is all great fun enjoyed by all participants. (I 'specially enjoyed it because OU won!).
But there is one thing this family agrees on without wavering, each and every one is convinced that Jesus Is Lord! The Bible, God's own Word, is the centerpiece, and while our energies flow in several directions--steel mill challenges, home school teacher, students with regular chores around the house, reading exciting Christian adventure stuff, working in Children's Church, preaching the gospel or taking up our 18" on the pew, we are each and all devoted to Christ Jesus.
In all, life is is moving along like a Disneyland roller coaster; lots of ups and downs at breakneck speed, thrills at every twist, but headed for a sure destination.
More later.
Christopher, Larry and Christie's youngest son, texted me Saturday with a terse, challenging message: "Are you ready! Go Texas!" To the uninitiated, this is the 'Red River Shootout' held each fall at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Of course, the opposing team is MY Oklalhoma! Chris backs Texas because, after all, he discovered the U.S. at Houston about 12 years ago and somhow he thinks that gives him braggin' rights.
But that's not all. Larry, the dad, is a fervent backer of the Georgia Bulldogs (we are not doing too hot this year), and Carson, the older son, is sold on the Auburn Tigers. So some Saturdays, the remote gets a real workout going from channel to channel.
It is all great fun enjoyed by all participants. (I 'specially enjoyed it because OU won!).
But there is one thing this family agrees on without wavering, each and every one is convinced that Jesus Is Lord! The Bible, God's own Word, is the centerpiece, and while our energies flow in several directions--steel mill challenges, home school teacher, students with regular chores around the house, reading exciting Christian adventure stuff, working in Children's Church, preaching the gospel or taking up our 18" on the pew, we are each and all devoted to Christ Jesus.
In all, life is is moving along like a Disneyland roller coaster; lots of ups and downs at breakneck speed, thrills at every twist, but headed for a sure destination.
More later.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Do You Know The Way To San Jose?
It was a pop-hit several years ago and the lead line was followed by, "I've been away so long, so long." Memory oft times plays mean tricks on us as the things that were once so familiar have changed seats with reality. Old friends that we used to romp and play with, recently encountered, have exchanged vibrant vitality for a cane and a truck-load of wrinkles. But in my minds eye, tall trees await our conquoring ascent and the wind whistles past our speeding bikes! Yes, memory can play mean tricks.
But memory is not to be abandoned for 'reality'. Scripture often urges us to 'remember'. We are to 'remember: 'our Creator in the days of our youth' (Ecc. 12:1); 'Lot's wife' (Luke 17:32); 'the five loaves and two fishes' [God's provision]
(Matt. 16:9); 'the words of the Lord Jesus' (Acts 20:31). Hidden here are both warnings and encouragement.
Some waste their time remembering past injustices while others stew over paths not taken or ill-advised decisions. Families are dis-jointed over innocent remarks taken out of context, breeding years of remorseful distance.
Others, however, invest their lives by planting random, unplanned acts of love as they journey and now waving fields of fragrant b.looms adorn the pages of memory.
Life is a one way trip and we cannot return to our yesterdays so as to undo those
unpleasant events, words or choices. But we can receive God's forgiveness which assures us "their sins and iniquities will I remember no more." And, sometimes in His gracious ability, He allows what we call a 'cow pie' of a mistake to fall on a latent flower and He turns it into a thing of fragrant beauty!
Are your trying to get back to your 'San Jose'? Allow the Savior to throw a blanket of His forgiveness over past mistakes, blotched relationships, spoiled decisions, and take up a new life with the prospect of daily grace for living and afterwards eternity with Him.
Bog me if this helps.
More later.
But memory is not to be abandoned for 'reality'. Scripture often urges us to 'remember'. We are to 'remember: 'our Creator in the days of our youth' (Ecc. 12:1); 'Lot's wife' (Luke 17:32); 'the five loaves and two fishes' [God's provision]
(Matt. 16:9); 'the words of the Lord Jesus' (Acts 20:31). Hidden here are both warnings and encouragement.
Some waste their time remembering past injustices while others stew over paths not taken or ill-advised decisions. Families are dis-jointed over innocent remarks taken out of context, breeding years of remorseful distance.
Others, however, invest their lives by planting random, unplanned acts of love as they journey and now waving fields of fragrant b.looms adorn the pages of memory.
Life is a one way trip and we cannot return to our yesterdays so as to undo those
unpleasant events, words or choices. But we can receive God's forgiveness which assures us "their sins and iniquities will I remember no more." And, sometimes in His gracious ability, He allows what we call a 'cow pie' of a mistake to fall on a latent flower and He turns it into a thing of fragrant beauty!
Are your trying to get back to your 'San Jose'? Allow the Savior to throw a blanket of His forgiveness over past mistakes, blotched relationships, spoiled decisions, and take up a new life with the prospect of daily grace for living and afterwards eternity with Him.
Bog me if this helps.
More later.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Whatta Ya Mean 'Dead'?
John 11 is a study in contrasts. Is Divine delay a sign of reluctance? Does God seem to ignore our deepest concerns when the way out is a 'God-thing'--'If He doesn't do it, it won't be done!"?
Lazarus is sick--deathly sick--and the M&M sisters are at the hand-wringing stage. A "Where is Jesus when you really need Him" predicament. Perhaps you have been, or are now, there.
So they solicited the help of friends to get Jesus in the mix, but they returned following their meeting with Him (prayer), empty handed. "Said He would come later" was their report. Later? What is this 'later'?
John paints the scene for us--after receiving the impassioned plea for His healing presence, Jesus remained at the same place with the disciples. At Bethany, the hand-wringing continues.
When Jesus announces to His followers that it is now time to honor the request for His presence, He says, "Lazarus is dead and I am glad I was not there, to the intent the you might believe." "Glad I was not there!?"
It seems that many times the jubilation of our hearts is tied to the satisfaction of having our creature comforts met: wellness of the body, relief from fretful conditions, sufficient funds to meet both expected and unexpected expenses, a car that fires up immediately--gets 50 miles per gallon and never has flat tire, and children who are exceptionally bright, marry well and produce perfect offspring.
But when a snag is encountered we, like the M&M sisters, enlist our friends to seek Jesus on our behalf because this just isn't supposed to be happening to us!
But Lazarus did die!
How important it is when that which you love and have devoted so much attention and have invested such fervent prayer in dies, that you do not bury your hopes with it. Jesus had said, "I'm going to Bethany to awaken Lazarus."
Read the story once more. It is never too late for Jesus to show up. Pehaps you are one who has seen a much prayed-over thing in your life die in spite of your best efforts. A failed marriage, child gone astray, business gone belly up, a special friendship derailed by something beyond your control.
Now is not the time to bury your hope.
Jesus was on the way long before He made His appearance to Mary & Martha.
Each said, "If you had just been here . . ." He did not rebuke them for their tears and expressed sorrow, but wept with them. Then He said, "Let's face the problem together, take me to the tomb."
You know the story, now let's roll it forward to your 'tomb'. Jesus will speak new life into your circumstance and cause the dream He has given to live again! See Him standing at your side, sympathizing with you, speaking to your challenge. Now see that vision, that dream, coming to you--just waiting to be loosed to move unhindered to fulfillment!
Whatta ya mean, "Dead"?
More Later
Lazarus is sick--deathly sick--and the M&M sisters are at the hand-wringing stage. A "Where is Jesus when you really need Him" predicament. Perhaps you have been, or are now, there.
So they solicited the help of friends to get Jesus in the mix, but they returned following their meeting with Him (prayer), empty handed. "Said He would come later" was their report. Later? What is this 'later'?
John paints the scene for us--after receiving the impassioned plea for His healing presence, Jesus remained at the same place with the disciples. At Bethany, the hand-wringing continues.
When Jesus announces to His followers that it is now time to honor the request for His presence, He says, "Lazarus is dead and I am glad I was not there, to the intent the you might believe." "Glad I was not there!?"
It seems that many times the jubilation of our hearts is tied to the satisfaction of having our creature comforts met: wellness of the body, relief from fretful conditions, sufficient funds to meet both expected and unexpected expenses, a car that fires up immediately--gets 50 miles per gallon and never has flat tire, and children who are exceptionally bright, marry well and produce perfect offspring.
But when a snag is encountered we, like the M&M sisters, enlist our friends to seek Jesus on our behalf because this just isn't supposed to be happening to us!
But Lazarus did die!
How important it is when that which you love and have devoted so much attention and have invested such fervent prayer in dies, that you do not bury your hopes with it. Jesus had said, "I'm going to Bethany to awaken Lazarus."
Read the story once more. It is never too late for Jesus to show up. Pehaps you are one who has seen a much prayed-over thing in your life die in spite of your best efforts. A failed marriage, child gone astray, business gone belly up, a special friendship derailed by something beyond your control.
Now is not the time to bury your hope.
Jesus was on the way long before He made His appearance to Mary & Martha.
Each said, "If you had just been here . . ." He did not rebuke them for their tears and expressed sorrow, but wept with them. Then He said, "Let's face the problem together, take me to the tomb."
You know the story, now let's roll it forward to your 'tomb'. Jesus will speak new life into your circumstance and cause the dream He has given to live again! See Him standing at your side, sympathizing with you, speaking to your challenge. Now see that vision, that dream, coming to you--just waiting to be loosed to move unhindered to fulfillment!
Whatta ya mean, "Dead"?
More Later
Monday, September 27, 2010
Company's Coming Down The Road
The message was unexpected, almost threatening: We are sitting outside your door; we are here!
A low-slung Mercedes, black in color, had pulled in our drive, almost blocking us in, with little chance for escape. Then, as the couple leaned closer to their windshield, we could make them out more distinctly: it was Ken and Jean Scrivner, all the way from Tulsa, via Asheville. Except for the consumation of groceries, these folks are harmless!
Jean is Bonnie's (My wife) sister with her husband Ken. Whoopee! It is always a glad day when they come!
The Good News is that as a family with strong belief in the Lord Jesus, we treasure our times together.
More next time!
A low-slung Mercedes, black in color, had pulled in our drive, almost blocking us in, with little chance for escape. Then, as the couple leaned closer to their windshield, we could make them out more distinctly: it was Ken and Jean Scrivner, all the way from Tulsa, via Asheville. Except for the consumation of groceries, these folks are harmless!
Jean is Bonnie's (My wife) sister with her husband Ken. Whoopee! It is always a glad day when they come!
The Good News is that as a family with strong belief in the Lord Jesus, we treasure our times together.
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