A Note To Family And Friends • July 2016
A Note To Family And Friends • July 2016 Crossroads Family and Friends, I praise the Lord for each one of you…you have truly made my birthday special. Words cannot express the gratitude that’s within, but I’ll give it a go…“THANK YOU!” Pastoring a people has many ups and downs, many mountain tops and valleys, but, little displays of love, like the recent ones you have given, have added a little extra joy for the journey. I understand that Jesus is my everything, the sweetest Name I’ve ever known, the Lily of the valley, and my Strength and my Song, and I realize that even when the acts and words of kindness are NOT present, He is, and He brings joy unspeakable and full of glory! With that said, let me attempt to describe how you have adorned the joy and excitement of present day pastoring: what cookie dough is to ice cream, what peanut butter is to chocolate, what meat is to pizza, what a grand slam is to a home run…you, friends, have knocked another year out of the park! I feel like