Last night I had the privilege of reconnecting with a Christian friend that I have not seen in over a year. The occasion was one of mixed emotions, however. My friend's father (who I had been fishing with, and liked a lot) had just died of cancer. While I was aware that he had been sick the last two years...they had moved away and I let our relationship go quiet. I was not aware of his father's recently declining health until several days after he had passed away.
I knew I needed to see my friend and God gave me the opportunity.
We talked about our fathers and our sons. As it turns out, we picked up right where we had left off and talked candidly about life, and God, and kids, and hobbies, and what the future may hold for our families. I want to keep up with him, and because his friendship is valuable to me, I need to make a real effort to maintain the arch that connects us.
Today at lunch I ran into another friend that I see a bit more frequently - but not enough. Our conversations are typically centered on God and what He is doing in our lives...but they are too hurried to really connect. He is currently finishing a book about Heaven that I am looking forward to reading. (Conversations with him years ago helped lead me on the path to starting this journal.)
We talked about our fathers and our sons. As it turns out, we picked up right where we had left off and talked candidly about life, and God, and kids, and hobbies, and what the future may hold for our families. I want to keep up with him, and because his friendship is valuable to me, I need to make a real effort to maintain the arch that connects us.
Today at lunch I ran into another friend that I see a bit more frequently - but not enough. Our conversations are typically centered on God and what He is doing in our lives...but they are too hurried to really connect. He is currently finishing a book about Heaven that I am looking forward to reading. (Conversations with him years ago helped lead me on the path to starting this journal.)
I enjoy his enthusiasm for participating in God's work, and his willingness to be AWED by our Creator. So few people give the mysteries of God any deep contemplation.
He has a neat new webpage where he publishes his thoughts and insights on God's word.
He has a neat new webpage where he publishes his thoughts and insights on God's word.
"Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ."
~ Philemon 1:20
It occurred to me that these friends are closer to me than I often realize.
They are fellow servants of the Eternal King. They are my brothers and they share in the same inheritance. I am blessed to know them because I have experienced their successes and failures and seen God work in their lives. To me, they serve as living illustrations of God's promises laid out in plain view and a confirmation of the things I believe in.
Tonight I am going to spend some quality time with my son. His birthday was this week and it's time we dedicated an evening to him and do some fun stuff together. I've been looking forward to it for a while.
I hope you have a good time tonight kiddo, I'm all yours.
Tonight I am going to spend some quality time with my son. His birthday was this week and it's time we dedicated an evening to him and do some fun stuff together. I've been looking forward to it for a while.
I hope you have a good time tonight kiddo, I'm all yours.
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