Ken and I have just returned from a marvelous ”Epic Voyage of Discovery” as our cruise director called it. What a big, beautiful world we live in!
We encountered something very disconcerting on our bus tour in Auckland, New Zealand, though. On a hill sat an old, traditional, Gothic styled Anglican Church which was for sale. Our driver explained that people were just too busy to attend church anymore and that it wasn’t needed. Needless to say, we were shocked!
We encountered something very disconcerting on our bus tour in Auckland, New Zealand, though. On a hill sat an old, traditional, Gothic styled Anglican Church which was for sale. Our driver explained that people were just too busy to attend church anymore and that it wasn’t needed. Needless to say, we were shocked!
As I thought about this, I thought about my relationship with the Lord. He was with me even in my college days when I couldn’t find time for him but he was there to save Ken and me as newlyweds from a serious serious car accident. He welcomed the birth of our three lovely daughters and kept us safe when our family had to be parted – from Navy deployments to family emergencies.
Our Dear Lord was beside me when Leslie suffered a dog bite, when Kristin was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome, when Tracy was hit by a car while riding her bike to school, my breast cancer, and the upheavals of finances and alcohol in our family. I put my faith in His love and guidance or I would not have been able to survive.
Our Dear Lord was beside me when Leslie suffered a dog bite, when Kristin was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome, when Tracy was hit by a car while riding her bike to school, my breast cancer, and the upheavals of finances and alcohol in our family. I put my faith in His love and guidance or I would not have been able to survive.
The Good Samaritan family has always been there for us, celebrating good times as well as praying for us in times of need. Deep friendships can “read” how you’re feeling, so often I’ve gotten a phone call, a hug, or just an “I love you”. They are truly God’s angels on earth.
So when I think of people not knowing or not having time for Christ, it makes me sad they’ll never experience the love, strength, and peace that He so generously offers.
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