February 24, 2022. Holiday Island, AR. A Season of Rest

My last blog was a remembrance of acquaintances who have gone to rest with The Lord. Their efforts and accomplishments for The Kingdom are a legacy which remains for us still laboring in His Harvest. But, for me, the past three months or so have been a season of rest from the Passion Play and my duties there. I have committed to leading Holy Land tours on Wednesdays, but for the past eight weeks, I have led just three tours due to weather cancellations on the other five Wednesdays. My recovery from Covid has left me with decreased stamina and even work around the cabin has been minimal, and this season of rest and recovery, has been somewhat welcome to me. I have some upcoming appointments at the VA and I look forward to visiting with the doctors to find a medical reason for this season. But, in reality, I think it is God's plan to possibly point me in a new direction for my duties at the Passion Play, church ministry or even something different.
Today's Streams in the Desert devotional talked about those who labor for The Lord behind the scenes or in efforts which seem mundane or inconsequential, but are still essential for His Kingdom's impact on others. This season of rest may be just what The Doctor, the Great Physician, has ordered for me. It may be a time to listen more, speak less and let my personal desires take a back seat to His. Enough said. Thank You, Lord.

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February 14, 2022. Holiday Island, AR. Rest In Peace

Over the past few months, and even before that, we have said goodbye to a number of friends and acquaintances. Most have not been Covid-related, but due to other causes and most have not been very old in relation to us. We know that they knew Jesus and are resting in peace in His presence, so we rejoice for them, while we miss their presence here.
The way we honor those who have left us is to stand in the gap by finding a peace on earth to rest in; and that is to continue to serve God in whatever way He guides us and do what we can to lead others to faith in Him. Life is truly practice for the life we will have after we leave this one and enter our eternal Home.
We remember Jim, Roxie, Nicole, James, Darlene, Rob, Tim, Charles, Bud, Ken, and others who's names escape me now. Thank you for being part of our journey. Rest In Peace and let us all Rest In Peace on earth with the knowledge that one day we will all be together in a better place. For all this……………..Thank You, Lord,


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2/2/22. Holiday Island, AR. At a Loss For Words

A couple of times over the past week I have sat down to blog, but have not come up with anything I felt comfortable putting out for your eyes to see. Whether it is writer's block or lack of inspiration, I'm not sure. All I know is that the words have not come to me as they always have. There have been a lot of reports of friends with health issues, a number of acquaintances who have passed away, and the usual changes in weather from balmy to blustery, but topics for a blog have been hard to come by.
I guess the best thing to report is that Karen and I are okay, having some routine medical and dental issues while trying to adjust our insurance coverage and find "willing" doctors to handle our care, but always trusting God to guide us where He would have us go. Our time at the Play has been minimal which is not unusual for this time of year. With Covid still an issue for many, it's probably wise to just limit our contact with others and do what we can to build up our defenses for the rest of the "off season".
For now…………stay healthy, everyone………..see you when we see you.

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