by Gretchen | Oct 22, 2020 | Seniors, Seniors-Spiritual
We were tired—exhausted really! We just finished a whirlwind preaching and healing trip that Jesus sent us on—two by two. Added to that, Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist, had just been executed by King Herod a few day ago. We were all pretty stressed by that event. Frankly, we barely had time to eat.
It was quite obvious to Jesus that we needed a rest. His words inviting us to rest-up a while was like a refreshing shower on a very hot day. It was just what we all needed. We all climbed into the boat and headed for a desolate place . . . or so we thought.
by Gretchen | Oct 14, 2020 | eNews, Seniors-Fellowship
A few months ago, we reported on the story of how Drew Jaime age 16, and Leo Schlesselman age 91 came together for woodworking project. Drew was anxious to learn of woodworking skills and Leo was eager to pass on his knowledge to Drew. The project they decided to...
by Gretchen | Oct 8, 2020 | eNews, Seniors-Spiritual
by Don Zoller
My height has always been a problem. Do you know what it’s like to grow up and always be the short straw? Kids at school called me, “runt”—undersized and weak! I just didn’t fit into any of their games. As an adult, I was tolerated, but rarely included. I was always odd-man out!
by Gretchen | Sep 24, 2020 | eNews, Seniors-Spiritual
by Don Zoller
I was sitting on a rock overlooking the Jordan River at the place where John began baptizing a short time ago. Today, in this very same place, many people were trusting in Jesus—amazing!
“Peter, come over here with the rest of us.” That’s Jesus. I’d better go see what He wants. “Mary and Martha, our friends in Bethany, just sent me a message that Lazarus, their brother, is sick.“
by Gretchen | Sep 17, 2020 | Seniors-Fellowship
Keep Up Your Faith
by Linda Wendlandt
Truly our lives are being challenged right now.
We are forced to face an enemy that we can’t even see.
This Corona Virus is affecting everyone we know,
and the resultant Pandemic is very stressful indeed.
by Gretchen | Sep 10, 2020 | eNews, Seniors-Spiritual
by Don Zoller
It was a three-day walk in the heat of a blistering sun—the walk from Bethsaida on the shores of the Sea of Galilee into the Galilean hill country—all up hill!
Hi, my name is Philip. I was among the last who were called by Jesus to follow Him. But now, all Twelve of us were ready to go! . . . Somewhere?
