Blessings to you, loved ones.  I hope you are staying cool as Summer in Texas cranks up the heat.  Come join us tomorrow.  Our air conditioner works!  Here’s what to expect.

We all enjoyed our fellowship last Sunday.  We missed those who couldn’t come.  It felt good to be together sharing a meal once again.  Keep Pris and Kimi in prayer.  Pris is feeling better but Kimi is not and is scheduled for more testing.  They think now it may have to do with her liver.  Since she had symptoms typical of Corona they tested her for that as well, and Pris is waiting for those to come back before returning to church lest she expose anyone.  I haven’t heard any more on Brenda’s situation, but Kelly may be in a better place.  We hope, and pray, and trust the Lord.

This week I’m going to see if I can get myself in trouble.  If I do, that’s ok.  I think the subject is important enough to take the chance.  God gave us marriage and family to show us how to relate to Him.  If we learn to do things His way, life will go a lot more smoothly for us.  We’ll be able to face its challenges with the strength that comes from unity.  We’ll be looking at Ephesians 5:22-33.  One think I’ve noticed about this passage is that there is much more instruction in it for men than for women, and much greater responsibility.  That is why I entitled the message, “A Man’s Place.”  Men, my prayer for us is that we will be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to take seriously the role that God has given us.  Women, my prayer for you is that you will stand with us, allowing us to be what we were created to be as we fulfill our commandment from god to do the same for you.

For those of us in less than ideal circumstances, it’s reasonable to ask what this looks like.  I wish I had all the answers, but I don’t.  I will share with you what I know, and we will trust the Lord to show us the rest.  See you tomorrow.

Love y’all!

Larry