"When The Enemy Attacks"

Life is constantly changing and at times it can present some fears. I have noticed that my circle of Christian friends has changed. It hurts at times when you think that you would receive support and encouragement from a particular group of friends who helped you in the early years, and now they seem so distant. It has brought some concerns, and the enemy has used this to attack my thinking. I want them to be closer, but we are in different places in Christ. I believe that at times God places new friends who are moving in the same direction you are because old ones has a tendency to become stagnate and complacent in the old. This week also presented some challenges with my health. I have been having some bad headaches, and pains in the back of my neck. One of the days this week I couldn't even work. I will be going to the doctors to get examined today - Friday. This had me down for a moment, but today as I was preparing for my teaching God spoke a Word that ignited a fire within my heart. If God has brought me this far He will take me the rest of the way. I will press on my friends in Christ Jesus.

Spending Time With Family

We made it safely to New Jersey, and yesterday my wife and I were completely exhausted from all the driving from Florida. We stopped in Savannah, GA to visit some old friends, and I must say that it is wonderful to connect with old friends to encourage, and love on them. I am haven't seen my family members in our 2 years. I have learned over the years how to love each particular family member right where they are. Good, bad, or indifferent. That enables me to love the without any conditions. My goal while while visiting on this vacation is that the love of Christ is seen as I visit each family member and friend.