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I hope you don't think I'm ignoring you sweetie. I'm simply in and out.....mostly out. I try to check my e-mail and then run again. Retire? What for? I wouldn't know what to do with myself.

I would SO like to have you until Aug. 31. LOL, I had to look at the calendar to see if Aug had a 31st. I'm trying to figure out how to let Jeff see WV in two days. Can't be done.

If you bring Chester a T-shirt, make it extra extra large. He has put on a bit of weight, especially since he has been to every "feed the evangelist" meal since last Friday. He's the father of the evangelist, so he is invited. Tonight was Chet's last night to preach. We have a different preacher coming in for the last five nights. I think that Chester is pulling our leg about the Christmas decorations. LOL. He does love to pull fast ones one people. When I told him you had canceled your trip he acted indignant, said,"You mean to tell me that I put up the Christmas tree and strung the lights on the trailer at the camp and now I have to take them down?" Then when I told him the trip was back on, he was even more indignant. "What? Now I have to go put the Christmas tree and the lights back up again after I just took them down?" LOL. He's a trip. I think he has lost a couple of more teeth since you last saw him.

Hang in there, it's not as long as it has been. I'm so excited again. Did I tell you that the Delta Queen will be here on the 30th? You will love that.

God bless,

Nan

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July 16, 2008

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READ: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them. —Romans 12:6

When the youth group in Rich’s church needed Bibles for study, he went on a search for more than 70 copies. He got what they needed, but he never stopped collecting and distributing Bibles.

People and businesses donate money; others give him new and used Bibles to share. The motto on the side of the van he uses for this ministry explains his simple desire: “Need a Bible? Ask me for one.” Rich is an ordinary guy, a heating and plumbing technician, who carries on this ministry in his spare time. His nickname around his church is “the Bible guy.”

Do you ever wish you could have a special ministry like Rich’s? The Lord has given each of us at least one spiritual gift to use for His kingdom purposes. The apostle Paul lists several in 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, and some are mentioned in 1 Peter 4:9-11.

If you don’t know what gifts you have, volunteer for a ministry in your church that interests you, or meet a need you learn about. Then ask yourself if you saw God work through you and if you had joy as you served. Ask fellow believers if they think you’re gifted in that area. And ask the Lord to help you determine where you fit in His plans.

The Lord wants to use you too.

Help us, Lord, to work together
With the gifts that You bestow;
Give us unity of purpose
As we serve You here below. —Sper

Christians who bury their gifts make a grave mistake.

Bible in One Year: Ezra 9–10; Proverbs 6:12-19

I'm simply in and out.....mostly out.

So am I! I peek in every so often but don't have time to answer many pings.

Yes, we got Chester an extra large, and it looks like it runs big. I hope it fits him.

I went over all the details with the doggie-sitter lady today and I know we are leaving our two fur-babies in good hands, so now I am just concentrating on getting packed and trying to get everything done so we can leave. I am sure going to need this vacation by the time it gets here. LOL

See ya' soon, Nan. Can't wait to hug you for real!