A "brother" is born for a time of adversity!

 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)

Friends, family or brothers . . . biological family or family of God? As my family has been forced to isolate over the past few weeks due to positive testing to Covid-19, I have learned a lot about the meanings of family and friend. Since coming to Christ nearly thirty years ago, I have come to realize the difference, but even more so during these past few weeks of isolation.

While I do realize that this pandemic has people on edge, I believe this is a time to serve more than ever . . . with phone calls, emails, text messages, sending food and needed items (so many deliver methods today) and more. People really appreciate these efforts when they have been locked in and locked out for weeks at a time . . . especially during these special days of CHRISTmas.

I so appreciate the few who have reached out to us. I must say family has been nearly invisible. It has been disappointing to say the least. However, those who have sacrificed their time and reached out to us with calls, texts, emails, messaging, and even sending needed items were genuine brothers and sisters, members of our CHRISTian family! His Blood does run thick! We have not only been cheered up by Church members, but by our family of believers from around the world . . . New Orleans, St. Vincent, and Puerto Rico and more!

It has solidified my love for the brotherhood (1 Peter 2:17). While we served others up until our isolation, we are more burdened now than ever before to continue to serve! Our work is not for our glory, but for others to see Christ and honor Him . . . come to know HIm. (Matthew 5:16)

Now that we are released from captivity, we can't wait to get back to work. Thank you so much for your love and care family! Thank you for being Jesus with skin on!