In case you don't recognize this picture, it is the influenza virus; whatever you do, avoid it at all costs! Trust me on this: this sucker will make you sick, as in "nigh unto death sick"! Wash you hands, stomp your feet, eat spinach, drink Zoe life, but whatever you do, avoid this nasty creature! Just wanted to give you a heads up, from up close and personal!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Influenza
In case you don't recognize this picture, it is the influenza virus; whatever you do, avoid it at all costs! Trust me on this: this sucker will make you sick, as in "nigh unto death sick"! Wash you hands, stomp your feet, eat spinach, drink Zoe life, but whatever you do, avoid this nasty creature! Just wanted to give you a heads up, from up close and personal!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Our Newest Members!
I want to welcome our newest members, KIP & LESLIE DECKER,to Grace Christian Fellowship. We are very humbled and honored to have them in our fellowship. Yesterday, Kip spoke to us and in doing so, he blessed our socks right off our feet! Well, not literally, but almost! What an articulate speaker, and what a powerful message he has to share. Welcome to both of you!
Friday, March 6, 2009
An Important Matter
Friday, March 6, 2009
Dear Fellow Travelers,
Sometimes life throws curve balls at us—one after another—and hitting them can be virtually impossible, especially when the most precious people in our lives are being snatched away, without any warning whatsoever. One of my “flock” knows what I am talking about—FIRST HAND.
Several years ago, her husband was killed in a tragic automobile accident, but that was, merely, the first curve ball that came flying across her “plate.” Not too many years lat-er, one of her teen-aged sons was killed in tragic automobile accident, the second of the curve balls that came flying across her plate.
Unbelievably, there was to be a third curve ball thrown across her plate; I can only pray that the “three strikes and you are out” rule applies to her life! This morning she told me that she received a phone call about 4:30 AM, telling her that her brother’s 28 year old son, her nephew, was killed in a tragic automobile accident. He left a wife, a 6 year old son, and, of course, his extended family. I can only imagine the pain this precipitated, and I really cannot do that.
Debbie is one of the most precious people I know, but that does not mean that she is any less human. Her feelings are real—very real! Her confusion is legitimate—very legitimate! Her desire to run and hide under a rock are normal—very normal! I hope she has all the freedom in the world to kick and scream and spit!
The people in our part of the Body of Christ love her without condition, and it is so very easy to do so because she first loves us, without condition. I have no problem under-standing why Jesus chose her to be His bride, none whatsoever, but my gosh, He has al-lowed her to go through some pretty tough stuff!
Of course, she called me this morning because she knew that I, being so old and wise and experienced, would have all the answers for her! If you believe that, you need to have your oil changed! She called me because she KNEW that I would not have a clue, not the first one. What in the heck could I possible say to someone, who has been through the fire and come out on the other side like pure gold?
When she first learned of her late husband’s death, she found herself sitting in a parking lot (literally) somewhere in Alabama or Arkansas (I cannot remember which), completely distraught, with her Daddy leaning over her. This is what she asked him in that agonizing moment: “Daddy, what are we going to do now?” His reply was, well, this was his reply: “We will keep on trusting Jesus!” In that moment her Daddy empowered her, as never before!
Now listen up, after three terrifying curve balls, Debbie is still trusting Jesus, not be-cause she is so spiritually astute, but because He has given her His faith, the kind of faith that brings peace in the storms of life, AND, I might add, because her Daddy spoke the power of Jesus into her life.
Needless to say, I hold Debbie in a place of high esteem, very high esteem, and I love her—no conditions attached.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love . . . Love NEVER fails! Not ever!
Please pray for Debbie and for this 6 year old child and his mother, as well as the entire extended family. You will be glad you did!
By the way, the Lord has given her a new husband, Dudley, and they really love each other and bless the rest of us beyond measure! I am sure that she is leaning on his broad shoulders, even as I write this.
Dear Fellow Travelers,
Sometimes life throws curve balls at us—one after another—and hitting them can be virtually impossible, especially when the most precious people in our lives are being snatched away, without any warning whatsoever. One of my “flock” knows what I am talking about—FIRST HAND.
Several years ago, her husband was killed in a tragic automobile accident, but that was, merely, the first curve ball that came flying across her “plate.” Not too many years lat-er, one of her teen-aged sons was killed in tragic automobile accident, the second of the curve balls that came flying across her plate.
Unbelievably, there was to be a third curve ball thrown across her plate; I can only pray that the “three strikes and you are out” rule applies to her life! This morning she told me that she received a phone call about 4:30 AM, telling her that her brother’s 28 year old son, her nephew, was killed in a tragic automobile accident. He left a wife, a 6 year old son, and, of course, his extended family. I can only imagine the pain this precipitated, and I really cannot do that.
Debbie is one of the most precious people I know, but that does not mean that she is any less human. Her feelings are real—very real! Her confusion is legitimate—very legitimate! Her desire to run and hide under a rock are normal—very normal! I hope she has all the freedom in the world to kick and scream and spit!
The people in our part of the Body of Christ love her without condition, and it is so very easy to do so because she first loves us, without condition. I have no problem under-standing why Jesus chose her to be His bride, none whatsoever, but my gosh, He has al-lowed her to go through some pretty tough stuff!
Of course, she called me this morning because she knew that I, being so old and wise and experienced, would have all the answers for her! If you believe that, you need to have your oil changed! She called me because she KNEW that I would not have a clue, not the first one. What in the heck could I possible say to someone, who has been through the fire and come out on the other side like pure gold?
When she first learned of her late husband’s death, she found herself sitting in a parking lot (literally) somewhere in Alabama or Arkansas (I cannot remember which), completely distraught, with her Daddy leaning over her. This is what she asked him in that agonizing moment: “Daddy, what are we going to do now?” His reply was, well, this was his reply: “We will keep on trusting Jesus!” In that moment her Daddy empowered her, as never before!
Now listen up, after three terrifying curve balls, Debbie is still trusting Jesus, not be-cause she is so spiritually astute, but because He has given her His faith, the kind of faith that brings peace in the storms of life, AND, I might add, because her Daddy spoke the power of Jesus into her life.
Needless to say, I hold Debbie in a place of high esteem, very high esteem, and I love her—no conditions attached.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love . . . Love NEVER fails! Not ever!
Please pray for Debbie and for this 6 year old child and his mother, as well as the entire extended family. You will be glad you did!
By the way, the Lord has given her a new husband, Dudley, and they really love each other and bless the rest of us beyond measure! I am sure that she is leaning on his broad shoulders, even as I write this.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
And A Good Time Was Had by All!
Sometimes, it is just hard to beat a good ole fish fry!! These grouper were great and so was the fellowship. We had a little trouble keeping Valorie in line, but other than that it was smooth sailing. PLEASE NOTE THE OLD BENEVOLENCE CAP--AN ANTIQUE FOR SURE!
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