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On Wednesday, July 15th, we drove to Sumner, IA, to sing and minister at the Faith Evangelical Church. From the moment we drove into the community, we felt excitement in the air. As we drove down Main Street, I said, "Larry, look!" Up on the movie theatre marquee, it read, "Land of the Lost, PG-13" and then directly underneath, "Lundstrom Event at Faith". I thought how fitting that was as we came to reach the lost in that community. How timely!
We have had an exciting two weeks on the road! We just arrived in Waterloo, IA, where we will have two AM services this coming Sunday. If you have any friends that live in this area, give them a call and invite them to our services. God is doing great things! John 12:32 says, "And I, if I be lifted up, I will draw men unto me." How true!!! Larry and I rejoice at what God continues to do if we are obedient to go and lift Him up! He will do the rest!
I don't know about you… maybe you experience the same thing. As I look ahead, I can only look so far as it is too much to handle in one glance. I've learned to live one day at a time and to ask God for strength and guidance for that day…and then the next, and the next! I've had to learn to do as the Scripture commands and what my dear Mother reminds me to do over and over again, "Cast all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you."
Almost every day Christian parents tearfully acknowledge, "We've tried so hard to raise and instruct our children in the ways of the Lord. But still, after all of this, some of our children have strayed into sin. Why? We just don't understand."
If these problems exist in your family, pray and ask God to forgive you. Then go back to your relatives and ask them to forgive you. Bitterness, resentment and stubbornness never "win" an argument. Loving, giving and forgiving allow God to mend the rips and tears in the family establishment.
These Scripture promises offer comfort and assurance in times of need:
When you are the neediest, He is the most sufficient………………………..2 Corinthians 12:9
When you are completely helpless, He is the most helpful…………………..Isaiah 50:7
When you are the neediest, He is the most sufficient………………………..2 Corinthians 12:9
When you are completely helpless, He is the most helpful…………………..Isaiah 50:7
Money will always continue to lure and influence people. America has become the "me" nation that likes to accumulate things. People who have garages can't park their cars in them as they are too filled with other things. We collect stuff to make us feel better, our life easier, for a break in the mundane or to impress others, but what is the end result - more stuff to store. Storage companies can't build fast enough!
It has often been said, "A man is known by the company he keeps." There is certainly truth in that statement, but honestly, I don't believe it is the complete truth. Rather I think we need to consider the motives of people for the company they keep. Now, before you get rattled and prejudge my statement, let me get to the point of this article.
Larry and I rejoice at the wonderful services we have had these past couple of weeks. On June 21st we ministered in Grand Forks, ND, at Valley Christian Center with Pastor Chris Dawes. On Sunday morning while preparing for the service, Pastor Chris said "I remember you from waaaay back." I chuckled, "Hey…be easy on us old people." It is always entertaining to hear comments from pastors and partners who often say, "I remember you when I was just a kid"…and now they are in their 30's and 40's.
Let me catch my breath…we've just returned home from a 1200 mile, whirlwind round trip from Sisseton, SD to Milwaukee, WI. We were so privileged to be able to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of my brother, Pastor Jerry Brooks, and his wife Sherry's pastoring at Oak Creek Assembly of God in Oak Creek, WI.