REMEMBER TO MAIL THOSE RED ENVELOPES! More than one would be just fine - and you might make some extras, address and stamp them and give them to others for their return addresses so they can get them in the mail! Thanks for jumping on the project with enthusiasm, persistence, prayer and determination!
I read just today:
An Oakland, California, pastor is facing possible jail time for carrying a sign in front of an abortion clinic that said 'Jesus Loves You. Can We Help?' and offering information about alternatives to abortion for anyone who wanted it."
Pastor Hoye was found guilty! A video taken of him doing this was presented that showed he was not harassing anyone. In fact, he was being harassed by escorts from the abortion clinic." Now, Pastor Hoye faces up to two years in jail and a $4,000 fine. Christians, let's spring into action on behalf of this brother in Christ. Let us pro-life believers pray this week, before his sentencing February 19th, that our America will support the rights of all men - Christians included.
I also would like to ask for special prayer, today, for my friend from Abundant Life, named Judy. She is taking yet another round of chemo. Let's just pray that Judy, like the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians, can endure the hurt, sickness and suffering, and lean on the Lord for strength and hope!
Lily Clevenger and her family is still in need of God's forever comfort and peace. You can keep track of her updates on CaringBridge.com at LilyClevenger.
Congratulations to three very significant friends in my life who were voted by their peers to be the TEACHER OF THE YEAR for their schools! Congratulations to Jeanne Peve who is at Chapel Lakes, Rachel Parker who is at my school (Daniel Young) and another Rachel and former student teacher of mine: Rachel Crosley from James Walker Elementary! Pray that these friends and master teachers keep God first and foremost in their lives at work and home. We wish them well.
Jess is flying me out to visit her in San Francisco for my birthday in a couple of weeks! I've never been - and look forward to seeing the city, going to the symphony and maybe even trekking north a bit to drive through the Redwood Forest - but mostly, I'm looking forward to the time with Jess!
I'm working on an entry about being victorious in spite of the storms that happen in our lives. I started writing on this because I notice that some people walk through awful things like divorce, cancer, illness, bankruptcy, loss and still manage to stay strong in their faith and have hope in Jesus; while others go through identical catastrophe's and say, "This is useless" or "I give up." or "This is SO not worth it." I'm working through figuring out just what it is that makes some of us MAKE IT, sometimes even grow in our faith while others BAIL ON GOD when the going gets tough. I will post once it all comes together in my head and I locate good, sound scripture to support it. Until then....
Thanks for visiting my blog that is now in THE VICTORY stage!
In His grip,
Debbie
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