Today is a sad day. We just got the news that a dear friend has brain cancer-an aggressive, fast growing kind! The prognosis is not good unless God chooses to intervene. Yet, in the midst of this sadness, I can rejoice because Jim has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Death here in this life simply means eternal life with the LORD in heaven. Sometimes, we all act as if this moment of time called “life here on earth” is all there is. For Christians, this life is practice for life in heaven! I know where our friend will spend eternity. Are you sure where you will spend it? This life can end in the blink of an eye, the snap of a finger, a split second. Why not make a decision to admit disobedience to a Holy God and ask forgiveness for that sin? Why not rely on what Jesus did on the cross as payment for your sin and give Him control? Why not make your eternity in heaven sure? Make this your happiest New Year ever! Blessings to you and yours! deb
December 31, 2005
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December 17, 2005
HI Readers, I just got back from an hour of crosscountry skiing through/around our 80 acres here in northeast Wisconsin. It is a gorgeous day-perfect for skiing. Enroute I saw this huge tree that was actually uprooted. The tree, about 40 feet tall, lay there with its roots exposed and I was amazed at how shallow its root system was. It fell down about 3 weeks ago when we had about 8 inches of heavy wet snow. I was surprised that such a seemingly small pressure on that tree caused it to topple from its roots!! It made me think that it is a good idea to have roots that go down deep into rich and supportive soil! I hope your spiritual roots go deep into the grace of God as seen through His Son, whose birth we celebrate in just a few days!
On another front, it is my youngest son, John-David’s, birthday today. He is 25 and serving his country with the National Guard in Kuwait. It is a bittersweet thing as we contemplate this first Christmas without him with us. I would appreciate your prayers for his continued safety while he is away from us for this next year. He sees this as God’s divine appointment for him, but his absence is sorely felt by his parents, his brother and his sweet little wife of one year!
December 12, 2005
Hi Readers! It is a gorgeous northern Wisconsin winter morning-snow is coming down ever so softly. Just wanted to share a few thoughts from my personal devotions this am in Matthew 15. In this section, Jesus is healing people all over the place and the comment was made that when people saw all that He had done, they “glorified the God of Israel”! I found myself wondering if people do that when they see what I do as His representative here! A challenging and humbling thought!
December 6, 2005
Starting the Blog
Hi to all readers and sharers! This is my first message on my new blog. I hope you enjoy this format and find visiting here interesting. One note: “Abschicken” is the “submit” button on this rather unique blog!
