The New Year has begun and we are already well into the 3rd day. It is true that our passage through our allotted time has accelerated to an unbelievable pace. It won't be long now and we will all have left this world behind! What is becoming increasingly clear to me is the necessity for re-evaluating our priorities in order to focus on what matters. Eternity seems to really matter. What we do now in this time serves only to position us for that great expanse known as eternity; forever, always, everlasting, etc. Our standing in the hereafter is linked to our relationship to our Creator Jesus Christ for "all things were made by Him" John 1:1-2. John 5:22 says that "the Father has committed all judgment unto the Son". This makes clear who it is that we need to fear and whose favor we need to gain. Jesus, in the light of eternity to come, is truly the most important concern of ours in the here and now! (2024). As for me and my house, we choose to serve Jesus Christ. the Lord of Eternity, with all of our might!
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The New Year has begun and we are already well into the 3rd day. It is true that our passage through our allotted time has accelerated to an unbelievable pace. It won't be long now and we will all have left this world behind! What is becoming increasingly clear to me is the necessity for re-evaluating our priorities in order to focus on what matters. Eternity seems to really matter. What we do now in this time serves only to position us for that great expanse known as eternity; forever, always, everlasting, etc. Our standing in the hereafter is linked to our relationship to our Creator Jesus Christ for "all things were made by Him" John 1:1-2. John 5:22 says that "the Father has committed all judgment unto the Son". This makes clear who it is that we need to fear and whose favor we need to gain. Jesus, in the light of eternity to come, is truly the most important concern of ours in the here and now! (2024). As for me and my house, we choose to serve Jesus Christ. the Lord of Eternity, with all of our might!
Friday, October 27, 2023
Well, I made it to age 73! October 24. I am to that place when every birthday is a big victory and worthy of celebration. I spent the day watching the "happy birthdays" come to me via FaceBook. I received a few cards through snail mail too. People from all over the world and the USA and from long ago to new friends. I realize each year how blessed I am to have so many friends (quality people too!).
Ruth and I drove out about 65 miles to Lake City to have lunch with Manuel & Mary Starling who drove up from near Mayo, Florida to meet us at the Country Buffet. Manuel turned 89 on the 26th and is still very active. Mary will be 80 soon. I have known them since about 2001. She pastored our church in Branford for many years and now serves there as a Board Member and right hand to Pastor Jim Hurst. I love these two and what a joy to celebrate our birthdays together.
i spent part of the day getting my car started. The battery had to be replaced. $214! Amazing how much things cost nowadays. I have seen a lot of changes in my short life, but none as disturbing as what is happening in the word today. However, my faith in God is stronger than ever and my resolve to serve Him in this life is unwavering. God is faithful and Jesus truly gets sweeter as the days go by!
Thank you to my Mom and Dad who gave birth to me 73 years ago and and provided a safe home for me to grow up and meet Jesus. Thanks to them for encouraging me in the ministry their whole lives. Thanks to all my family and friends who have made me rich beyond words!
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
JUNE 3-10 Ruth and I flew to Phoenix to spend a week with Aaron, Stephanie, Ethan (21) and Marlee (15). It was so good to be with them in their world. We went to church with them, ate out some and had some great home cooking as well. We even made smores over the fire pit. Yes, it was cool enough to build a fire. We took a road trip to Tucson to tour the Pima Air Plane Museum and then drove over to Tombstone for dinner at the Palace Theater. On another day we went to Sedona to enjoy the scenery. Aaron and I spent some time at the gun range, we all saw a movie and just had an overall fun time. Our flights went smoothly this time (Delta) and we got home around midnight Saturday. I appreciate Aaron and Stephanie for taking this time off to spend with us. Marlee is out of school for the net two months and we even got to spend quality time with Ethan. Below are a few pictures.
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