Find The Secret Place

My, how time flies. I was reminded of that again recently during a conversation with a fellow pastor. Years seem to slip right past us without notice.

This post is somewhat personal in that many of you are perhaps not aware of what I am about to tell you. In July my wife Kathy was diagnosed with cancer. It was a shock to hear that but not unsuspected. She had been experiencing some things that hinted at the possibility. Still, to have suspicions confirmed was sobering.

We have been very careful in the way we have discussed this with anyone. We have spoken to a few close friends and colleagues and have received much sound counsel. Our ecclesia fellowship has been wonderfully supportive as usual and abounding in true love and affection for us. We cherish them.

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Matthew 5:13-16 – How Are You Using Your Influence?

sermon on the mount

By now most of you know that I appreciate the cartoon strip “Peanuts” created by the late Charles Shultz.

I remember one strip that featured Peppermint Patty and Charlie Brown having a conversation.  You may recall that Peppermint Patty was one of the characters in the Peanuts family who always seemed to treat Charlie Brown (or Chuck as she called him) well.

This particular strip showed the two walking home from school.  PP says to Charlie Brown, “Guess what Chuck?  The 1st day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office.  And it was your fault Chuck.”

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