Do you see the snow cross on the mountain in the left stain glass above? Do you see the dove in the right stain glass? The dove is harder to make out. Its wing is a darker shading of the stained glass. (You might need to zoom in on it.) When I think of the dove, I think of the provision of God shown to Noah after the flood. I think of the Holy Spirit coming down upon Jesus like a dove at His baptism and the coronation of His earthly ministry. When I think of the cross, I think of the provision of God shown to the world that He created and loved manifested by the giving of His one and only Son, Jesus Christ. I think of Jesus' words "It is finished" at the completion of His earthly ministry. All that is required has been done. Peter takes us there in this passage when he expands on the "according to the foreknowledge of God" who "has caused us to be born again." What is included in this salvation? What do we need to remember w...
I remember this and how uncomfortable I was listening to what was going on. I just went through and read some of your blogs dad and I was glad I did because I didn't have such a good day and knowing what you have gone through or that you are going through is so much more then my petty problem. I miss being home and I pray for you daily.
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I remember this and thinking how uncomfortable I was listening you talk about what was going on. I just finished going through your blog dad and I am really glad I did. I wasn't having a very good day and watching/reading what you have gone through or what you are going through reminds me that I shouldn't worry about my petty things and pray about my problems. I miss being home and I pray for you.
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Thanks Jason...even though I am going through what I am I still have energy and love to care for you. I am always ready to hear you through your good and bad days. I will try not to preach but just listen.
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