The attacks continue to arrive

You notice how the attacks against Christianity and issues of righteousness are continually on great levels of attack. It is very difficult to stay involved and stay in front of everything. Language and sex on TV, the gay agenda, attacks on prayer in school and public places, family issues, abortion, revisionist history, evolution in schools, immoral sex education in elementary schools, eroding our national sovereignty, illegal aliens, double-standards on the rich, poor, minorities, politicians, and many other issues that continually bombard us. We must continue to pray and ask for the fire of God to stand in this time.

mn vacation

This week we went to Minnesota to visit some family and friends. We went fishing and tubing in a boat. Then I helped cut down some trees for a friend. I had the pleasure of catching a 27+ inch northern pike. Plan to eat it soon. I also got an excellent sunburn when we did the tubing. Lots of fun and few or no regrets. Wish we could stay longer but we are all busy. Great to visit other Christians and churches where we go.

A good friend Barnabas

All Christians need to know a Barnabas and aspire to be like him. This Bible man was nick-named the "son of encouragement" for a reason. When someone was needed to put a good word about someone or something, Barnabas was it. He did it regularly, no matter the situation. When others had anger, fear, and doubt about Paul after his conversion to Christ, Barnabas had faith in God to accept Paul and give others encouragement to accept him too. Barnabas was the same way with John Mark (who wrote the book of Mark) after he abandoned Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey. What did Barnabas do? He stood for Mark and took him on another mission. Paul later called Mark a valuable part of Paul's ministry. What changed? Barnabas believed in potential, not what was the seen here and now. He saw the good in people and went out in faith that God would develop the good. He took the rejects and the scorned and gave them a fresh start, and they proved him right for doing so. Oh for more men and women like him today.

The Joy of mowing

Today I broke our mower after hitting a rock. We just bought the mower last year, and needless to say I am upset. Somethings just never go my way. God will teach me something with this, like don't hurry so much, and try to pay more attention. I should have pulled those high weeds instead of mowing over them.

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRr....

First camping trip of the summer

I enjoyed having the opportunity to go camping at Springbrook State Park in our state with my family and two of our kid's friends. Highlights included fishing, crickwalking in a pristine stream, hiking, and of course the campfires and smores. Gets us away from the headaches of life. Went to church in a small town and barely got there before church was out. Oops. Camping experiences prove God exists.