Happy Saturday!

Go Frogs! Today we spent the bulk of the day at TCU where we watched the Frogs whomp up on Wyoming with 45 unanswered points. Some friends of ours gave us tickets and a parking pass. So, for the first time we tailgated. I have always wanted to tailgate but, until today, didn’t have the opportunity. We had a wonderful time. We observed and learned several things today. First, don’t forget the ice. Second, red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will melt during the game when being left in a pick-up truck even under the October Texas sun. And last, bring pot holders and wet wipes! We also discovered the need for a dining canopy. We do not have one, but maybe someday. The food was great and we had a wonderful time and are looking forward to a repeat event. Go Frogs!

1Peter 1:8 “You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.”

Today I watched “The Princess and the Frog.” It is one of my favorites. The two main characters who were changed into frogs by a magic spell spend their time in the movie trying to become human again. When at the end of the movie, they figure out they are in love with each other and decide to remain frogs, they declare “I love you warts and all.” These two are bound together by their love for each other and, though they have faults, the love they have for each other is greater than their differences. They are drawn closer to each other by the bonds of love.

God loves each of us in much the same way. Our difference is that when we come into relationship with God through Jesus we are changed. Each experience of our lives that show Love, sorrow, difficulty, success or hardship, ease, danger or safety causes us to change as we rely on the faithfulness of God and His Love for us. Each time we look to God to be a part of our lives, no matter what or when we change, we learn to love Him more, our faith increases in God we become more aware of God’s faithfulness to us. God does not like our sin. His love for us is stronger and more powerful than anything life hands out and we are changed by Love. We become bound to God by Love.

Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes, count your blessings and say your prayers. Let us continue to pray for each other daily. Love you all, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.

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I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am moved only by what I believe and I believe God.

PS Tomorrow at Advent we will celebrate almost 100 years of professional service to God and His church as we honor Pastor Joel Burkholder, Pastor Stan Meyer and Bishop Kevin Kanouse. The praise team is singing a fantastic gospel spiritual titles “No Rocks a’ Cryin’. I invite you to come and be a part of this more special celebration.