Encounter #1
My husband and I were sitting in the front row of a flight. Wait, don't take me wrong, it was not first class, it is the "Glorified Greyhound" flight we were flying. Since I had to use wheelchair for my "gout episode", we got to go on the plane first. We both occupied the aisle and middle seats, I told my husband not to give any eye contacts to the incoming passengers, may be we won't have the third person in our window seat. What a selfish thought that was! Sure enough, it was a full flight, the last person got on the plane came to occupy the seat next to me. Half way on this flight, the young lady sat next to me and I strike a conversation. She was going to Seattle for job interview and prepare her move from mid-west to Seattle just to get away from the snow. (She had no idea that Seattle snow like never before, broke the 70 years record). But anyway, I asked her if she goes to church. I sensed a brief pause from her, she told me that she used to go to church because her dad is a senior pastor of a mega church in midwest. We exchanged some personal information and background, she said, "My mother would be so happy that I met you on this flight" because I introduce her to a church what is fairly close to where she will be living. She then asked me what is my name, I jokingly said, my first name is Auntie, and middle name is Jennie. She burst out laughing said, "oh, my goodness, my parents will be so please that I found an auntie in Seattle." I told her that I am sure her parents had rallied many people to pray for her and her new adventure. We departed the plane with exchanged text and email.
Encounter #2
First couple of our snow days, we were still able to drive out for errands. As I made a stop on a side street, the car behind me was not able to stop due to icy road, and bumped into my car. Oh No, was my first reaction. As I went out the car to assess the damage, the young man from the car behind jumped out his car and apologized profusely for hitting me. He was more nervous than I was. Fortunately both cars did not have much damage, and we exchanged information and I asked the young man to move our cars to a flat area to assess the situation again. He quickly came and helped me into my car because the street was icy. Very gentle and considerable action on his part.
Upon returning to my home, I found at least 10 text messages from this young man D. He again and again apologized for the hit and wanted to know if I am ok and if my car is ok. I told him few times that I am so impressed by his attitude and we need more young people like him in this day and age.
I even got a text message from D the next morning to make sure I was able to have a good night sleep. Wow, what a nice young man that the Lord has put him across my path.
These two encounters were not planned, yet the Lord brought this young lady and the nice young man to bless me, I thank the Lord for giving me the various opportunities to meet them. We can turn some "not so good" situation into something beautiful. Thank you Jesus.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
On Line Classess
A special announcement popped up on my screen recently to invite me to join the FREE on line studies by Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). Why not? I told myself.
I diligently finished two studies, Story of Scripture and Jonah/Ruth. Not known to me, after each lesson, I had to take a test. I told myself, it is a piece of cake, easily get my 100% correct answers. Well it did happened at the beginning, as my carelessness and pride slowly got into my head, at times I got only 60%, oh, my pride suffered a big time.
Though the content of the Online lessons seem familiar to me, I still found that there are still much more for me to learn. At the begining of 2019, I planned to spend more time in studying the Bible, not for the knowledge, but to have those principles of His Words touch and change my life.
Recently, our pastor shared "The Diary of the Bible", and I found it on the web and share this with you. A great reminder and reflection how little do I treasure this book.
The Diary of a Bible
JANUARY 15 - I've been resting quietly for a week. The first few nights after New year's Day my owner read me regularly. But now I guess I've been forgotten.
FEBRUARY 24 - I got out to Sunday School today and my owner used me for family devotions.
APRIL 10 - I was dusted today and put on the center table in the living room. Special company was here, but now I'm back on the shelf again.
MAY 12 - Busy day. My owner had to lead a lesson at church. Had quite a time finding me, and then hunted and hunted to find the texts he needed.
JUNE 5 - I'm in grandma's lap. She's here on a visit. She let a tear fall on Colossians 2:5- 7 when Paul praised the believers for living in Jesus.
JUNE 9 - In grandma's lap again. I've been here every day. It is such a comfort to be appreciated and loved.
JUNE 10 - Grandma is gone and I'm back in the same old place. She kissed me before she left.
JULY 4 - Had a couple of 4-leaf clovers stuck in me today.
AUGUST 1 - Packed in a suitcase with clothes. Off on a vacation, I guess.
AUGUST 7 - Still in the suitcase.
AUGUST 15 - Home again and on the shelf. Not sure why he took me along.
OCTOBER 18 - Pastor visited today, so I was put on the center table in the living room.
NOVEMBER 10 - Was brought to church today and held up to be counted.
DECEMBER 16 - Dusted off today but not opened. Wish grandma would come and visit again.
DECEMBER 31 - Today I was used at the dinner table. Each member of the family was blindfolded in turn and put a finger on a "good luck" verse for the new year. Everyone was quiet when my owner's finger landed on Hosea 4:6.
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I diligently finished two studies, Story of Scripture and Jonah/Ruth. Not known to me, after each lesson, I had to take a test. I told myself, it is a piece of cake, easily get my 100% correct answers. Well it did happened at the beginning, as my carelessness and pride slowly got into my head, at times I got only 60%, oh, my pride suffered a big time.
Though the content of the Online lessons seem familiar to me, I still found that there are still much more for me to learn. At the begining of 2019, I planned to spend more time in studying the Bible, not for the knowledge, but to have those principles of His Words touch and change my life.
Recently, our pastor shared "The Diary of the Bible", and I found it on the web and share this with you. A great reminder and reflection how little do I treasure this book.
The Diary of a Bible
JANUARY 15 - I've been resting quietly for a week. The first few nights after New year's Day my owner read me regularly. But now I guess I've been forgotten.
FEBRUARY 24 - I got out to Sunday School today and my owner used me for family devotions.
APRIL 10 - I was dusted today and put on the center table in the living room. Special company was here, but now I'm back on the shelf again.
MAY 12 - Busy day. My owner had to lead a lesson at church. Had quite a time finding me, and then hunted and hunted to find the texts he needed.
JUNE 5 - I'm in grandma's lap. She's here on a visit. She let a tear fall on Colossians 2:5- 7 when Paul praised the believers for living in Jesus.
JUNE 9 - In grandma's lap again. I've been here every day. It is such a comfort to be appreciated and loved.
JUNE 10 - Grandma is gone and I'm back in the same old place. She kissed me before she left.
JULY 4 - Had a couple of 4-leaf clovers stuck in me today.
AUGUST 1 - Packed in a suitcase with clothes. Off on a vacation, I guess.
AUGUST 7 - Still in the suitcase.
AUGUST 15 - Home again and on the shelf. Not sure why he took me along.
OCTOBER 18 - Pastor visited today, so I was put on the center table in the living room.
NOVEMBER 10 - Was brought to church today and held up to be counted.
DECEMBER 16 - Dusted off today but not opened. Wish grandma would come and visit again.
DECEMBER 31 - Today I was used at the dinner table. Each member of the family was blindfolded in turn and put a finger on a "good luck" verse for the new year. Everyone was quiet when my owner's finger landed on Hosea 4:6.
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