Summer Has Arrived!

After yesterday's WONDERFUL weather, how can the weather change so drastically overnight.  I would dare to say if we all had our druthers, we would have all days like yesterday.  Not to hot, not to cold, light breeze and no humidity.  But then we go to bed and get up the next morning to find that yesterday has gone and in comes the heat.  If you were like me I was saying to myself, if the weather will just stay like this I can get some yardwork done, take a walk around the block without being miserable or go to the park and not burnup.  But......................

Many times our Christian life will be the same way.  Once in awhile we get a great day or a season where burdens seem  light and then all of a sudden, wham!  What happened to those easy, nice days.  Most of our Christian life though is spent battling for what is right while living in the world that is corrupt and full of sin.   Oh, how we long formany  more "WONDERFUL" days, but there is coming a day when every day will be perfect.  That is our hope in Christ and Christ alone.  Heaven is for real!  Heaven is a real place!  What hope it brings to our souls knowing we will live eternally with our pure desires filled and in the presence of His glory.  Heaven will not be boring nor mundane.  It will be exciting, beautiful, perfect, never ending and we will be with all of our brothers and sisters in Christ who have also made a decision to make Christ Lord of their life.

When Rich and I left CA 7 years ago and did not know what was before us, only that God was behind us and guiding us, we stepped out and walked in faith.  Not once have we thought it was a wrong decision.  Our life is the Lord's and we go where He wants us to go.  But, without knowing what God'sWord says, who God is and what He desires for us, it is hard to step out and walk in faith.  I challenge you to study God's word as you never have before.  If you need help on learning how to study, please let me know.  I just found a great resource that will enhance your learning God's Word and it is free.

Thank you also to Nelson and Denise for a wonderful cookout last Sunday evening.  I was amazed at how it was all organized and their willingness to provide all the meat, buns, condiments and serving ware.  I was blessed by their generousity.  For those of you that couldn't come, we missed you.  Our class is awesome.  I don't know what I would do without all of you.  You have left an imprint on my heart.

Study up on Romans 3 and we'll see you this Sunday.
Blessings to you dear friends, Deb