Blessings to you, loved ones!  I pray that your hearts may be full of the joy of the Lord this week.  I’m feeling joyful, though I admit the cause is mostly relief as I return to a more routine schedule.  But there is also the joy of doing what I know God has called me to do.  There is nothing quite like that.  I hope we are all experiencing that joy in our lives.

It was good to be back in church and to see a few more people there.  If you missed it, I want you to know we missed you and that it isn’t the same without you there.  You are part of our family and we love you.

We got word on Monday that Becky Dillard passed away.  Keep the family in prayer.  Ruth has not been feeling well.  I haven’t been able to connect with Debra but keep her in prayer as she recovers.  Her birthday was on Monday.

This Sunday I’m going to talk about a passage that should be just about as well known among Christians as John 3:16.  Many of us have been taught to use it when sharing with someone the plan of salvation.  It was probably shared with many of us for the same reason.  We can quote it, but do we really understand it?  I hope you will join us as we examine these familiar verses in context.  “It starts in the heart.”  It always has, and it always will.  (Romans 10:8-13)

Love y’all!

Larry