Love flies . . . catch it if you can!

 

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"Love flies, runs, and rejoices; it is free and nothing can hold it back." — Thomas a Kempis

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Dear friends, faithful prayer and financial partners,

As I grow older the more I realize that it's the simple things that mean so much:  

• The smile of a child especially a grandbaby, or in my case 6 great-grandchildren.
• The sound of your sweetheart's voice.
• Good and successful children and their spouses who love God with all their hearts. 
• A telephone call from a friend.
• A thank you note.
• The smell of a fresh rose picked from your very own flower garden.
• The taste of a good home cooked meal.
• The memories of a great childhood and wonderful parents.
• Great brothers and sisters, and yes their spouses, too.
• A high school football match.
• A pastor who really digs into the Word and delivers it with passion.
• Communion and fantastic music. 

And, of course, there is more: There is His great love. As the songwriter John W. Peterson wrote,
There will never be a sweeter story,Story of the Savior's love divine,Love that bro't Him from the realms of Glory,Just to save a sinful soul like mine.

Chorus
Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful, wonderful.
O isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful it is to me.

Boundless as the universe around me,
Reaching to the farthest soul away,
Saving, keeping love it was that found me,
That is why my heart can truly say;

Chorus
Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful, wonderful.
O isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful it is to me.

Love beyond our human comprehending,
Love of God in Christ how can it be?
This will be my theme and never ending,
Great redeeming love of Calvary.

Chorus
Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful, wonderful.
O isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful it is to me.

Sing it with a thankful heart, and if you can't sing meditate on the words and they will feed a weary soul.

I am yours for the journey,

Jim R/~ 

P.S. You are a vital part of this ministry. So, please continue to pray for and support our ministry in the former Soviet Union and in Southern Asia. I've sent my passport particulars to begin the visa process for Russia. At present, we have received some, but not nearly enough to pay the expenses. He is able. It is, however, His decision to use us and what little we have to fulfill His Great Commission.

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* "Isn't the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful?" Words and Music by John W. Peterson © 1961, renewal 1989 by John W. Peterson Music Co. All rights reserved