Blessings to you, loved ones.  Last Sunday may not have been what we planned, but it was still a joy to be together.  It’s so good to have Priscilla back in action, doing what she does best,  She’s an encourager extraordinaire.  We should be on track to finally have our Homecoming service on the 3rd of October.

This Sunday, we’ll be in Matthew 13:10-17.  It’s between the parable of the sower and its explanation.  The disciples want to know why Jesus speaks to the crowd in parables.  I always found His answer puzzling, and a little harsh.  But there are things I know about Jesus.  I know that he loves us so much that He died for us.  I know that His desire would be that everyone repent and follow him.  So why would he obscure his message for some and not for a select few?

It always comes down to this, that He knows the heart of every person.  Will we be among the clueless crowd, following the spectacle or wanting to be part of the next big thing?  Will we be one of the disciples, following Him and taking His teaching to heart?  The crowd will never understand the truth no matter how often they hear it.  The disciple will learn “the mysteries the kingdom” of Heaven!

Remember Cathy and family in your prayers.  Pray for Priscilla as she is experiencing more pain and waiting for word from her doctors as to why.  Stay in touch and encourage each other throughout the week.  I know most of you are better at that than I am.

See you Sunday.

Love y’all!

Larry