Friends and prophecies

We just returned from worshiping at Rolling Hills Community Church. Pastor Dale has begun a new series titled "The Future is Now." He is teaching about biblical prophecies. This is a subject that always thrills me. It is so interesting to see how prophecies play out. So far, God is batting a thousand! Of the prophecies that have already been fulfilled, every one has been fulfilled completely and just as it was given in scripture. Amazing. And to think that some people question why I have faith in God and His word!

Another interesting thing that Pastor Dale shared is that fully 28% of the Bible is prophecy. So, God not only has given us a handbook for how to live life in the present; he has also given us a glimpse into the future. In fact, it is quite a big glimpse. We already know how the history of the world turns out, and we know who comes out on top in the war between good and evil. I am always amazed and saddened that so many Christians are worried about the future. No need, guys, it is in the bag.

After the worship service, we made a quick trip to Woodcraft to pick up stain for the dining room table I am making. It is difficult to find "Espresso" colored stain, but we scored at Woodcraft. Hooray.

We hurried back to the church to meet with a pre-marital counseling couple. They have had some interesting changes in circumstances in the last 6 weeks since we saw them. Their wedding date has been moved up from July, 2009 to December 20, 2008. It is not for any shady reason. They simply have had some things fall into place that make it possible to move the date up. This is a dear, sweet couple who are anticipating a second marriage. They have had logistical considerations, family considerations, and personal considerations that have kept them in turmoil for a couple of years. But now the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place (Where did that phrase come from? A movie?) and they are poised on the brink of a marriage that we believe will be a blessing to them and all who know them. We consider it an honor to have been involved in preparing them for this big step, and we now consider them to be dear friends. Thank you, Lord.