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Greetings Friends!

I have not written here in some time –

It has been quite a first half of the year. And here we are almost to the end of July.

There has been much on mind – great periods of reflection

 

I am studying the book of Nehemiah and, like him, there is a quest to rebuild the walls

Only it is not the walls of Jerusalem laying in ruin –

No – these are a completely different set of walls, entirely

But – that subject is not why I am taking a break from my hiatus and opting to write today

When I woke up this morning – before my eyes were fully opened – the first word I heard was:

 

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It was almost as if it was a promise, a command, and a challenge – all at once

What More? Whose More?

The MORE of the people of God –

More FAITH

More TRUST

More SEARCHING

More YEARNING

More LEARNING

 

The MORE of the God of the people – given freely to His people

More JOY

More WISDOM

More DISCERNMENT

More PEACE

More POWER

More FAVOR

More PROVISION

 

Whether it is our MORE toward the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,

Or His MORE graciously bestowed upon His children

THERE IS MORE … SO MUCH MORE … EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY MORE!

 

‘Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Amen!’  Ephesians 3:20-21

 

Have a Blessed and Restful Evening

FATHER'S DAY 2020

Happy Father’s Day!

I have been out of commission – at least with respect to writing – for some time

Still trying to process so many emotions

However, I could not let this day pass without honoring all of the fathers

And especially my fathers – heavenly and earthly

This year, 2020, it has been a whirlwind: with COVID-19, economic unrest, social unrest

This is a year which will be remembered – and likely analyzed for years to come

Yet, with all the challenges, the uncertainty, the pain and the tremendous loss,

There have been two notable constants – my Heavenly Father and my Dad

Both have been there for me in the most trying of times

Both have encouraged me when I was weak

Both have comforted me when I was in pain … while I am in pain

I am overwhelmed with gratitude and honor

 

To my Heavenly Father – I never could make it without You LORD 

You are a Faithful God and a Loving Father

My eyes look to You from where comes my strength

 

To my earthly Dad – I am almost speechless [and I am never short for words J]

As I look at some of the most critical moments of my life recently –

You have been there IN SUCH A HUGE WAY!

My eyes are filled with tears of joy and thankfulness even as I think on those moments

 

To all the Fathers out there today – Happy Father’s Day!

Today I honor all of you amazing men who lead and love in spectacular fashion –

To those who are fathers biologically and those who choose to be father figures,

Your strength, wisdom, compassion, generosity and sense of humor MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Thank You!

 

Proverbs 20:7 speaks of the man, the father of great character and notes:

‘The righteous man walks  in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.

 

The Message Version of the same verse notes –

‘God-loyal people, living honest lives, make it much easier for their children.’

 

You are ESSENTIAL – all you fathers, grandfathers, uncles, pastors and mentors

You are critical to healthy families and to healthy communities

Today you are honored and applauded.

Thank you for all you do and for who you are ...

  

Happy Father’s Day!