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The National Study of Youth and Religion did the most extensive study ever done on American young people and their religious faith. They interviewed the teenager by phone and then one of the parents. They called 3,300 young people and of those they selected 300 to do a face-to-face interview. The study by Christian Smith, 2005 Oxford University Press, found that the participants' relationship with Christ ranked far down the list of teenagers' priorities. Smith continues, "Kids see God as a 'divine butler' or a cosmic therapist-God exists to help them do what they want, make them happy, and solve their problems."
Greetings from Montana! There hasn't been much grass growing under our feet this week. We have been on the go.
We had a great service a week ago Wednesday night at Montesano, WA. Montesano is just a few miles from the Washington Coast. When Larry gave the altar call, a couple whose marriage was on the rocks came forward and rededicated their lives to Christ. What a thrill it was to see true peace and forgiveness written all over their faces. It was worth the long run down the Coast even if only for that one couple. God is good!
We had a great service a week ago Wednesday night at Montesano, WA. Montesano is just a few miles from the Washington Coast. When Larry gave the altar call, a couple whose marriage was on the rocks came forward and rededicated their lives to Christ. What a thrill it was to see true peace and forgiveness written all over their faces. It was worth the long run down the Coast even if only for that one couple. God is good!
As we enter into spring, this yummy recipe with its slight sweet flavor will transport you to the balmy shores of Hawaii!
Honolulu Chicken
Occasionally God surprises us by letting us find out how He used some word we spoke or action that we took years ago and perhaps forgot all about.
Honolulu Chicken
Occasionally God surprises us by letting us find out how He used some word we spoke or action that we took years ago and perhaps forgot all about.
A good marriage doesn't just happen. It takes work! Some people say that marriage is a 50-50 partnership, but I disagree. A good marriage is both partners giving 100% of themselves to make their marriage work effectively. And a good marriage takes LOVE, God-given love.
David's weapons against the giant give us some personal insight and encouragement in how to handle the giant of debt. He took 5 smooth stones, which we see as 5 powerful weapons to use in destroying our giant. Interesting to note the stones were smooth and taken from the brook. The brook represents the Word of God and the condition of the stones refers to the fact over a long period of time the rough edges were worn away. The Word is truth that over time has been proven and powerful.
We are on the road again en route to the great state of Montana. We have just completed a three week ministry tour through the state of Washington and Oregon. The time went by so quickly. We arrived in Oregon just as the cherry blossoms were coming out and now allergy season is in full swing. Larry woke up one morning sneezing with little pockets under his eyes. They looked like itty-bitty suitcases packed full of pollen. Poor guy!
Greetings from Seattle, Washington! We are on the move!
Last week, we were in the Portland area. While there, we had the privilege of staying at Frank and LaVonne Wallace's (Larry's cousins) home in Washougal. On Friday, they had a family gathering where we were able to renew acquaintances with several relatives we haven't seen for nearly 20 years. There was a lot of laughter and humor in the room. Now I know where Larry's sense of humor came from! HA! There is nothing more pleasurable than being around happy people!
Last week, we were in the Portland area. While there, we had the privilege of staying at Frank and LaVonne Wallace's (Larry's cousins) home in Washougal. On Friday, they had a family gathering where we were able to renew acquaintances with several relatives we haven't seen for nearly 20 years. There was a lot of laughter and humor in the room. Now I know where Larry's sense of humor came from! HA! There is nothing more pleasurable than being around happy people!
Ahhhhh....spring time in Oregon and Washington is delightful! There are blossoms everywhere I look. The fruit trees are showing off their blossoms and are so fragrant. I recall the first time I was in Oregon- it was April in the late '60's-oh, that makes me feel old!
Let's see...where am I today? We have crossed so many miles, been to so many places, and have accomplished so many things in the past week, I have to stop to catch my breath and actually think. For this blonde, that's a real chore! HA!
The drive from Phoenix, Arizona, to Missoula, Montana, was beautiful.
The drive from Phoenix, Arizona, to Missoula, Montana, was beautiful.
Greetings from Salt Lake City, Utah! Arizona is now a vapor! We drove out of Peoria, AZ, last Sunday afternoon after our Sunday service. I asked Larry to stop and take a photo of our last Arizona sunset among the cacti. When I saw his photo, I said, "Wow! That could make a postcard!"