Monday, October 11, 2021

10/11/21

 Dear Family,

 

Unexpected gifts bring surprise joy.  I loved finding out something is appreciated which has been taken for granted years in the past.  Maturity is thankfulness for the little things.  God’s word says to give thanks in every circumstance, 1 Thessalonians 5:18.  When we are purposeful about this it spreads joy to others.

Adriel brought doughnuts to us.  When I thanked her she said it’s the least she can do for using our washer and dryer.  All right!  Adriel’s love and hugs remain delightful.

Seth continues to plug away at school.  I do like that he has added some exercise to the week.  Playing VR raises his heart rate and it’s fun to see him enjoy.  Seth did ask me to pray for his friend – I like that he offered to pray and asked me to join in.

Bobby mowed the front lawn and has done a lot of grocery shopping lately.  I enjoy all he does in the kitchen.

Youth group continues to be a wonderful place to delight in our future.  They are fun and fabulous.

Awana has started up again and I am reminded of the power of John 3:16.  It starts out sweet and about love but ends with the thought of perishing.  I helped some second graders begin memorizing John 3:16 and the shock was interesting.  Wait?  What?  Why would we perish – what are these words talking about?

Explaining our sin problem and God’s solution to die for us is transformational.  To live forgiven, free from sin, and with purpose brings so much joy to my heart strangers have asked, “Why are you so happy?”  Pray with me that I might always have an answer to that question.

May you also be prepared with an answer to everyone who asks.  Like it says in Colossians 4:6 “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”  It’s a dark world – may our light shine bright. 

Much Love,

 

 

 

 

Cristy

PS a picture of youth playing youth group games - I love it when they are smiling.



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