Friday, February 19, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
It’s not what it looks like
When I first was hired at Living Waters, I carpooled with Jaylene - a friend and co-worker – each day to the ministry. We traveled a long distance -from Riverside, CA to Bellflower, CA - about a 42 mile drive. Sometimes it could take us up to 3 hrs just one way.
Back in 2005, Jaylene and I decided to stay a bit late at the ministry to avoid some of the rush hour traffic. As we drive home through a rather high-crime area, we took a few moments to slow down and hand some Million Dollar Bill tracts through the car window to some youths on the side of the road.
Seconds later and after we had pulled away, a police car pulled up behind us and flashed its headlights. I looked over at Jaylene and said, “That's strange...we weren't speeding or anything...I wonder what's wrong.”
We quickly pulled over and waited. All of a sudden we realized that we had approached the young people at night in a gang-infested area (which of course isn't the wisest things for two ladies to do).
“Jaylene, it probably looks like we're dealing drugs or something. For one, it's late at night.” I explained.
“And it doesn't exactly look good when money is passed out of a car in a drug-ridden area." I added.
“And to top that, these guys look like gangsters…” I told her.
“Oh no, you’re right!” Jaylene agreed, putting one hand over her mouth.
When the officer came to Jaylene’s window, I leaned over so that he could see me and said, “It might not be what you’re thinking it looks like, sir! In fact, you’re probably going to think we’re crazy.”
“Those guys need to hear about Jesus and we were giving them gospel tracts!” Jaylene explained to the officer.
Then Jaylene, handed him a Million Dollar Bill tract and showed him the Curved Illusion tracts, he smiled and said, “You’re showing the wrong person. I’m already saved.”
We were taken by surprise. He was a brother in Christ, and he didn’t stop us because of what we were doing, but because our license plate light wasn’t working. Upon leaving, we handed him a stack of tracts and encouraged him to witness.
Back in 2005, Jaylene and I decided to stay a bit late at the ministry to avoid some of the rush hour traffic. As we drive home through a rather high-crime area, we took a few moments to slow down and hand some Million Dollar Bill tracts through the car window to some youths on the side of the road.
Seconds later and after we had pulled away, a police car pulled up behind us and flashed its headlights. I looked over at Jaylene and said, “That's strange...we weren't speeding or anything...I wonder what's wrong.”
We quickly pulled over and waited. All of a sudden we realized that we had approached the young people at night in a gang-infested area (which of course isn't the wisest things for two ladies to do).
“Jaylene, it probably looks like we're dealing drugs or something. For one, it's late at night.” I explained.
“And it doesn't exactly look good when money is passed out of a car in a drug-ridden area." I added.
“And to top that, these guys look like gangsters…” I told her.
“Oh no, you’re right!” Jaylene agreed, putting one hand over her mouth.
When the officer came to Jaylene’s window, I leaned over so that he could see me and said, “It might not be what you’re thinking it looks like, sir! In fact, you’re probably going to think we’re crazy.”
“Those guys need to hear about Jesus and we were giving them gospel tracts!” Jaylene explained to the officer.
Then Jaylene, handed him a Million Dollar Bill tract and showed him the Curved Illusion tracts, he smiled and said, “You’re showing the wrong person. I’m already saved.”
We were taken by surprise. He was a brother in Christ, and he didn’t stop us because of what we were doing, but because our license plate light wasn’t working. Upon leaving, we handed him a stack of tracts and encouraged him to witness.
Update on Baby Sue & Some Fun Pictures
A friend, Shannon D. from the U.K., did some fun graphic work
and sent me these pics. The first picture on our right is of
Baby's new toy. She tore the nose off the first day.
She's on T.V.
Thanks Shannon for sending these. They brightened my day.
Here's a recent picture of Baby on the sofa next to Emilio.
She is doing really well. It's been over 2 months now since we found
out that she has cancer and she is responding wonderfully to her meds.
She really looks like she's suffering, doesn't she. :-)
Shannon sent me the below this morning (thought I'd add them to the post)
Baby is officially everywhere: on T.V. on coins... :-)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Luther Gold Give Away Signed By Ray Comfort
Enter to win Luther Gold - compiled by Ray Comfort (152 pages, hardcover publisher Bridge Logos).Ray's combined some of the cream of the crop quotes from Luther on Evangelism and other wonderful topics about the Christian faith.
Luther wrote, “Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.”
Here's what to do to win:
There are 2 Ways to enter your name in the drawing...
1. For 2 entries, post this give away on your website, blog, or social networking site.
2. For 1 entry, simply enter your name below (in the comment section) and a way for me to contact you if you win.
Contest ends Sunday, Feb. 21 2010. I will randomly pick 1 name and the winner will be announced on Monday, Feb. 22 2010.
Open to US and Canada residents only
"All the wisdom of the world is childish foolishness in comparison with the acknowledgment of Christ." Martin Luther's Table Talk
"A man that depends on the riches and honors of this world, forgetting God and the welfare of his soul, is like a little child that holds a fair apple in the hand, of agreeable exterior, promising goodness, but within `tis rotten and full of worms." Martin Luther's Table Talk
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Congrats to Jennifer M. for winning!
Jennifer sent in this screen shot and was
the 150,000th person to be on here.
the 150,000th person to be on here.
I'll post a picture of her in the days to come.
Congrats, Jennifer, for winning the homemade handbag!
Congrats, Jennifer, for winning the homemade handbag!
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