God is Glorified through "Sister Beck"

"Ye are the light of the world.  A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid" (Matthew 5:14).

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).

"O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me... (Psalms 43:3).

The Lord's Light and Truth has been shown through my sister, Becky.  From the time that Gary and I moved back to Tennessee in June to this present day, Becky has shown us nothing but love.  She has encouraged us during our readjustment to life in Tennessee.  She has gone above and beyond in helping Gary and me.  Becky has overlooked our differences and has accepted Gary and me with open arms.  She continuously expresses her love for us.  She wants us to succeed in our life in Tennessee.

Becky has offered uplifting words and has demonstrated faith through her actions all because she loves us.  I am blessed to have Becky as my sister.  God has sent His Light through Becky and revealed the Truth in His Word through her good works.  Good works so numerous to list!

One thing to add is that Becky's example led me to the Bible to search the scriptures to find her example in James 2:18 where she has shown her faith by her works by providing for help with our needs.  Amen!

Hymn for Grace and Healing

Lord, she said you speak to her all the time through Your Word.  She has been moved to shout in church--something she has never done.  Lord, she has faith in Your healing power, as she requested prayer for her Parkinson's.  You are clearly working in her life.  Now, Lord, I share this hymn from The Hymnal of the Prostestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America: 1940, p. 517 by Edward Hayes Plumptre, for grace in our hearts toward You and in hope for her healing in Jesus' name:

Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Was strong to heal and save;
It triumphed o'er disease and death,
O'er darkness and the grave.
To thee they went, the blind, the dumb,
The palsied, and the lame,
The leper with his tainted life,
The sick with fever'd frame.

And lo! thy touch brought life and health,
Gave speech, and strength, and sight;
And youth renewed and frenzy calm'd
Own'd thee, the Lord of light:
And now, O Lord, be near to bless,
Almighty as of yore,
In crowded street, [in laundromat,]
by restless couch,
As by Gennesaret's shore.

Be thou our great deliv'rer still,
Thou Lord of life and death;
Restore and quicken, soothe and bless,
With thine almighty breath;
To hands that work and eyes that see,
Give wisdom's heav'nly lore,
That whole and sick, and weak and strong,
May praise thee ever-more.  Amen.

God Sent His Light and Truth

After a period of silence, God has spoken to me through the Words of Psalms 43:3--

"O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill and to thy tabernacle."

These Words were actually fulfilled in my life last week.  Let me share with you how--God sent His Light and Truth through two Episcopal Church members I met last week.  God's Truth came through the Words of John 8:1-12 mentioned during our conversation.  The leading came through an invitation to church.  The church was on a hill surrounded by trees.  The service was a blessing for my spouse, Gary, and me.  Amen!

By the way, we are back home in Tennessee!

Silence Broken

The death of my Uncle George Valko on March 5, 2015 has moved me from silence to a voice in celebration of his life on this blog.  I cannot help but think of a time when I called his home and was talking to my Aunt Joan when Uncle George inquired in the background to whom Aunt Joan was talking.  Uncle George discovered it was me and said in his resounding voice, "Is that Eddie...Eddie Townsend?" It may have been a while since I had talked with them and I cannot help but remember the excitement and warmth expressed in his voice to have heard from me.  It puts a smile on my face to this day!

I must say Uncle George will be greatly missed.  I have many good memories of him throughout the years.  I appreciate the Biblical knowledge he has shared on many occasions.  For quite some time, he and Aunt Joan have referred me to Matthew 24.  I'll never forget when he, Aunt Joan and Steve ventured out in the cold to help Gary and me.  May you rest in peace Uncle George.  My tears surfaced as I brought this to a close...