makin' a list

Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

thought i'd make at least a partial list in obedience to this verse (praise God for each of these faithful ones!):

Ethel Richman
Sue Richman
John Richman
Ted Nusser
Dorothy Nusser
Martha Gaston
Helen Lockwood
Ralph McAuley
Phylis Tittle
Irene Reese
Rachel Schafer
Alberta Conley
Ruth Ann Carter
Jim Thomson
Shirley Cannon
Jim Lockwood
Wayne Christen
Scott Chamberlain
Jill Lawrence
Karen Montgomery (nee Young)
Mark Montgomery
Johnny Williams
Bruce Cicchese
Jim Cicchese
Jeff Wright
Diane Wright
Mike Prom
Mark Dunn

Steve Lorah

mayans, winter storms and the unchanging nature of Jesus

Even though many of the kids were hoping for/counting on a snow day today, the flakes are just now beginning to float down, and they are already an hour into their day.

Our FCA reading through the gospel of Mark had us at the end of chapter 4 today. Jesus and his disciples were in a boat. He's sleeping. It's storming. They're panicking. "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" Jesus rebukes the wind and waves - like they're his barking dog, "Quiet! Be still!" They obey immediately. The disciples are terrified as they recognize Jesus' power and authority. (Mark 4:35-41)

Yesterday and today, in meditating on Hebrews 13, I am reminded of the great encouragement of verse 8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever."

Praise God - Jesus has authority over the storm, the days and seasons - and He DOES care! (I'm worth more than many sparrows! - Matthew 10:31)