1 Corinthians 10:13
Dear friends-
1Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
I joked last week that we were going to change our name to the Millers, because we had gone through the mill. Friends have thought I was relieving the ordeals of Job. I preached this message last weekend. Despite all the stuff, I am still there with God. I will tell you there never was a point where I wasn't with God. (On the other hand I did think He lost my address a time or two.). We had a great time in that church and believe God blessed not only the people, but ourselves.
Our house is not complete but it is further along than it was. We still have a roof to place over our deck and new oil tank area, but the cement is poured, etc.. We have a quote for $3,800 to deal with the mold and we still need to go over after the contractors. Yes, unfortunately that is plural. 4 separate contractors developed the "stuck on stupid" mode and we paid the price. What should have been a 2 week deal has taken over 3 months and is still not complete. We spent a lot of money, but I will say this. Not one dime went on credit. We are tighter than I want to be, but hey, unlike many of our neighbors, we did not end up paying $5 per gallon for fuel. Sometimes procrastination pays off!
Maybe that is part of the escape of 1 Cor. 10:13. Cheap fuel. Maybe it is that the removal of our central air was FREE because the contractor removed our furnace and water pump wiring. Honestly, I am not sure.
Today I will be taking my grandchildren to the area's pumpkin festival. 70,000 people all in one place and the opportunity for God to do something. Looking forward to it.
One of my escapes has been the paper. It has allowed for the creativity to flow and opened doors for other things. Check out the article on "No whining!" It is opening the door for a conservative paper and has allowed for ministry in the streets. And honestly, that is where I am most comfortable. I "like" being in church, but I love being out there and bringing the word to people. I recently had the opportunity to begin praying for a young man with 3 children and cancer at 30. Another man with a bone eating disease. I have seen the marriage of a friend begin to restore. Church is "good" and I will go anywhere, but when God moves amongst unbelievers and the like, it is precious.
Blessings,
Lee
Pillars Of Clouds& Fire Ministries
88 WCFR Drive
Springfield, Vermont 05156
802-384-3993
Building relationships for the goodness of our region.
www.pocafministries.org
1Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
I joked last week that we were going to change our name to the Millers, because we had gone through the mill. Friends have thought I was relieving the ordeals of Job. I preached this message last weekend. Despite all the stuff, I am still there with God. I will tell you there never was a point where I wasn't with God. (On the other hand I did think He lost my address a time or two.). We had a great time in that church and believe God blessed not only the people, but ourselves.
Our house is not complete but it is further along than it was. We still have a roof to place over our deck and new oil tank area, but the cement is poured, etc.. We have a quote for $3,800 to deal with the mold and we still need to go over after the contractors. Yes, unfortunately that is plural. 4 separate contractors developed the "stuck on stupid" mode and we paid the price. What should have been a 2 week deal has taken over 3 months and is still not complete. We spent a lot of money, but I will say this. Not one dime went on credit. We are tighter than I want to be, but hey, unlike many of our neighbors, we did not end up paying $5 per gallon for fuel. Sometimes procrastination pays off!
Maybe that is part of the escape of 1 Cor. 10:13. Cheap fuel. Maybe it is that the removal of our central air was FREE because the contractor removed our furnace and water pump wiring. Honestly, I am not sure.
Today I will be taking my grandchildren to the area's pumpkin festival. 70,000 people all in one place and the opportunity for God to do something. Looking forward to it.
One of my escapes has been the paper. It has allowed for the creativity to flow and opened doors for other things. Check out the article on "No whining!" It is opening the door for a conservative paper and has allowed for ministry in the streets. And honestly, that is where I am most comfortable. I "like" being in church, but I love being out there and bringing the word to people. I recently had the opportunity to begin praying for a young man with 3 children and cancer at 30. Another man with a bone eating disease. I have seen the marriage of a friend begin to restore. Church is "good" and I will go anywhere, but when God moves amongst unbelievers and the like, it is precious.
Blessings,
Lee
Pillars Of Clouds& Fire Ministries
88 WCFR Drive
Springfield, Vermont 05156
802-384-3993
Building relationships for the goodness of our region.
www.pocafministries.org
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