We're homeowners!
It all happened yesterday with the signing of a million documents and the shaking of a lot of hands. We'll begin the cleaning this evening, and the painting on Saturday.
Above all else, I am aware of the greatness of God. Such a long and complicated process, with many financial crises happening in between, but he prevailed. The community we are moving into is not a nice one. It is a community that is desparately crying out for Jesus, though they may not know it. They are broken and disconnected. The solution when problems arise often results in violence which was recognized last week when a police officer was gunned down in the area.
But the people need evidence of hope. Beauty from ashes, dancing from mourning, and life from death. Who's speaking life into their seemingly hopeless siutations? And will it be me?
"Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live..."
posted by Kelly @ 3:57:00 PM
2 Comments:
wow.. great post and great questions to ask. people do need evidence of hope.. love especially your question.. "And will it be me?"
kel, congratulations on your new home! big step, but such a good one. it's awesome to hear about your neighborhood and how you and jason are striving to witness to the broken and disconnected.
hmm. disconnected....that word seems to describe so many these days. in any case, so cool that you all are ministering through your home in a "not so nice" community....how often do we all make decisions to dwell in nicer, safer, prettier areas with a nearby target and a low crime rate?
anyway. got your email about the spiritual formation website and checked it out a bit. it looks great! and i am excited to see book recommendations up there, because i am always looking...hope you and jason are doing well and that y'all have fun painting this weekend!
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