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The end of the year

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

We’ll be with about 40 Christians tonight to pray in the New Year. Sounds like a great way to bring in 2010.

2009? Well, although I loved certain days, there were some pretty rough times right in the middle of it. Bad news and sad news seemed to fill up the Spring and Summer, and I may never get over that. But I have faith.

BTW, I was comparing faith in the New Testament, checking out ways the inspired writers use the word… "Past" faith looks at all that Jesus did to bring redemption and Kingdom. "Future" faith is that God will keep his promises (think of the encouragement given to the Hebrew Christians). And "present" faith? It’s persevering from day to day.

I know you’ve welcomed Christ in as Savior and Lord and that you firmly believe in the promises our God has offered us. My prayer is that you persevere in faith, hope and love, and that God’s goodness will truly shine on you in 2010.

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June 21

Friday, June 22nd, 2007
We’re about as far north as Seattle (for those of you in the New World). That means that yesterday the sun rose at about 05h01 and set at 22h04. I love the long evenings and the early morning light. It’s much easier to get up and get going, though in the evening you’re still looking for stuff to do at 21h30. Hey, if it’s still light, there must be more chores to finish.

Cornelius Ryan claimed that June 6, 1944 was the Longest Day.

When you get on the plane in Paris and fly to Los Angeles, now that day is long. You leave at 10h15 and arrive at 13h00 in the afternoon, the same day… Making for a 33 hour day.

I’ve had some sleepless nights that made (oddly) for long days, or stretches in hospital waiting rooms where hours dragged on.

I’m sure you have too.

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