Encouraging Deep Roots

I woke up at O'Dark thirty this morning and looked out my front window in time to see this beautiful sight. What a gorgeous way to start my busy day. I have two speaking engagements this weekend on opposite sides of the state and then our district conference starts on Monday. So it's going to be a week of preparation and study and then a weekend of travel. I'm thankful for the speaking opportunities that come my way. I don't actively seek them out, but usually say, 'Yes" to them.  I'd appreciate prayer for clarity and that the Lord would speak through my words. 

Twice a month I go to a local nursing home to lead a worship service there. A few others from our church have been coming too and it's nice to see them reach out to the residents. It can be a pretty depressing place, and it's been wonderful to bring a bit of light and Good News there! I'm teaching through the Gospel of Matthew and thought I'd share the third part of this series. I do some review at the beginning so you can catch a bit of what I shared in previous sessions. I am so enjoying studying this gospel as I teach it. It's amazing how each time I glean something new from it. The contrast between these two kings is pretty amazing. Matthew Series, Part 3 - A Tale of Two Kings