BLUE OLDS INSIGHT

This is one of my favorite GOD stories. Trusting in laying of hands on a car will get you going.  Come to find out the car had a weak oil pump.  When the oil got hot and thin after hours of driving, the oil pump could not pickup the oil and push it through the motor.  The nieces and nephews drove that car all over their place. Just not more than about 4 hours.

I am pretty sure some time in there I had been asking God for a new car. The car for van swap was an answer to prayer, but not quite.  A few years later Debi’s parents blessed us with a brand new van.  God IS Faithful

 My how time flies.  Once was young but now am older. Going to search my faulty data base and give some updated. 

I’ll be back

John

 Well, Hello Strangers,

 (said in my best John Wayne vernacular)

Another 4 years without a word from anyone. Where have we all been? Surely we have stories to tell about God’s faithfulness?

I’m studying the book of Joshua with the Thursday morning women’s group at Rio, and one of the questions in the study guide this week was this: “What milestone in your past serves as a reminder to you that God is mighty to do what He has promised?” I immediately thought of our old, dusty Trust Tales blog, and out of curiosity, came looking for it. Can’t believe it’s still here. 

I have to admit, the last couple of years have, at times, found me doubting. It’s so easy to lose sight of Who God says He is and promises to be—to focus on the “hard” things that seem to never change and believe the lies. I’ve needed encouragement to trust God to write my story, with all its plot twists, and believe it’s a happy ending.

What a great place to share and be reminded that He is always at work and longs to “show Himself strong” on our behalf—that He is for us—and worthy of our trust.

Anyone else interested in reviving the dry Trust Tale bones?

Let’s go!

 It’s been a looooong time, but you’re still here, little blog. Kind of reminds me that “HE is faithful, even when we are not.”

Blown Away

     Just thought I would make some ( at least one) spiritual parallels about Hurricane Matthew.
     Lets start with his name which means " the gift of God".  Now I am not sure how hurricanes can be a gift but any storm that threatens and stays away is a "gift" for me.  As far as I could tell, early Thursday morning we were going to get whacked.
     Then there's the "hand of God", but in this case I would say "arm".  At the last minute the storm "wiggled" and pushed out to sea about 20 miles, enough to miss us.  This I call an answer to prayer, even though hurricane damage produces a lot of work, it is not the kind of work I particularly enjoy.
     And then there is the "letdown", all the work and preparation and nothing happened.   For this I am GRATEFUL.  We think we are ready, but when the storm comes something usually breaks down.  The Lord says: be prepared, do the things you know you have to do, step into the water, beat your clay pots, get thrown into the lions den, face the fiery furnace, put others before yourself, toss your net on the other side and let the Lord do the rest
     Grace and Peace to those who were hit, hopefully there is a different kind of blessing for them

Been Awhile

Welcome back it been a while. Knew you were here but out in the "cloud " somewhere.  Maybe 5 years.  Faith has not wavered, but things have changed quite a bit.  Kids grow to adults, addition of son in law and grand kids (4 more).  Loss of  father in law and closing of the lives of other family and "old" friends.  Fessin' up to being old and not as young as I used to be.  I am sure stuff  happened that Iand yall will remember.  Feeling blessed that we were brought thru a prolonged recession and looking out front for what may be next. My how the time flies

Contemplative

Things that I love about home-

*Running out to meet dad in his truck when he gets home from work.

*Mom having dinner ready every night.

*Dad turning the light on in our bedroom every morning, monday through friday, at 0630 to have family Biblestudy...thundering Cadillacs and all :)

*Sharing a room with Leah

*Setting up play-mobile houses with blocks and taking turns choosing our people

*Holding Chloe

*Trying to trick dad with the generic cereal...you always knew it was generic

*Mom reading a book aloud to us during "couch time"

*Going on long walks with Mom, Leah, and Jenna while the soup we put together stewed

*Jumping on our trampaline, feeling the wind flow through my hair and the exhilliration when I landed a flip

*Helping mom organize her clothes and pot&pans

*Climbing the oak tree in the front yard

*Swinging from our old oak tree

*Walking to Grandma and Grandpa's for a visit, cookie, and movie

*Hearing the cruise ships horn down at the port

Mom and Dad,

 Thank you for making our home full of so many wonderful memories!!!!