Grandpa Lauro and Grandma Conchita made it to Oregon late last night. Lorena and Grandpa Milo went to pick them up at the airport. It will be great to have them here for awhile. They got in so late that I am sure they will not make it down to Albany until late morning or early afternoon. We are all very excited to have them here. It will be nice for Kelly to have her Mexican grandparents with here when she presents her essay and receives her plaque and scholarship at the VFW.
I had another very interesting read in the bible this morning. I read in Mark 15 about the crucifixion of Christ and in Deuteronomy 9 about God’s promise to destroy the Anakims–the great and tall children of Anak who inhabited the promised land before the children of Israel got there. When Jesus was killed, because of his perfect righteousness he was raised from the dead and will be able to come back to avenge the elect. When the Anakims were killed, because of their unrighteousness, that is the way they will remain. It was interesting to me that God said, “Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD swore unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” God destroyed those people because of their wickedness. I marveled that this is even true for me. Those people who do wicked things will be destroyed and I will inherit what God has prepared for his elect. The wicked will be destroyed, not because I am good, but for their wickedness. I will receive what I receive, not because of my own righteousness, but because of His promises and His love for me.
Hey we loved the fisherman, The end credits moved so fast we couldn’t read them!!! That was a fun one!!
I find the topic of your Bible readings and Ponderings very interesting…and have enjoyed thinking about what you had to say.
Amazing really how little God requires of us…just turn toward him and let his light and son lead us…and he will do the rest…as you said…not because of anything we have done..just because of our interest and obedience.
Wow! Is this a blast from the past! I read you blog and it surely sounds like you are doing well. Come and see us if you are ever through here!
lol…hummm You and Merle were something else for sure….I still laugh about all your antics and tricks…I must say I have enjoyed reading your kids’ comments…they sound sharp and well adjusted….my sister did homeschooling too…my hat is off to you guys for doing that…people try to give you a hard time about it…but really it is a superiour education from all I can see…
Thanks, Susie and congratulations on your recent marriage. We would love to meet your new husband! We just saw Merle at his dad’s funeral. It was a sad time, but Merle was doing well.