The last few days have been a wonderful chance to slow down just a bit and hang out here in Kansas City with our kids. It has been awesome. Kristi flew in and joined us, and with Tim’s parents and sister, there were eight of us. It was a wonderfully full and fun house, especially at game time.
We have had some of the best bar-b-que in KC at “Oklahoma Joe’s”. It shares space with a gas station / mini-mart… but people stand in lines out the door most of the day, which walk them past the snack food racks and all the other stuff on sale. Every few minutes our kids greeted another seminary graduate and their families lining up to eat pulled pork or hot links and ribs. Mighty tasty!!!
The springtime in KC is pretty spectacular. We spent some time in Loose Park, not like our parks. We walked around the 100 plus acres of rolling hills lakes and gardens, Civil War reminders, playing some along the way, enjoying the gorgeous colors with everything blooming.
Our son-in-law Tim Gaines graduated from Nazarene Theological Seminary Suma Cum Laude, with a 4.0 GPA. He was given the honor of “Most Distinguished Preacher” and preached the morning message at Kansas City 1st Church of the Nazarene. His speaking skills surprised and captivated all age groups. We felt so blessed to be under his ministry on one of those rare days where the celebration of Pentecost and Mother’s Day fell on the same day.
(Debie) Both moms in the house felt honored and appreciated with a beautiful breakfast, love from our children, considering Tim’s speaking and commencement like thick chocolate frosting on our Mothers’ Day “cake”. Every moment spent with our children, hearing of their dreams, their views, their laughter, is a gift. Every day spent with loved ones, seeing the people they are becoming, as we are all “becoming” at every age, is something I pray never to take for granted.
I (Rob) have been reflecting on the amazing privilege of having God’s own Spirit dwell in our lives. That same spirit that stirred as life came out of the nothingness in the work of creation, that same spirit that empowered Elijah and all the prophets as the Israelites witnessed again and again the power of God… that same spirit, the Spirit of the Living God was unleashed at Pentecost not simply to dwell in the world but to live in my heart and life so that the power of God could be unleashed to transform and heal my brokenness, and to shape me in the likeness of Christ so that I could be restored to fully experience the blessings of a relationship with God, and to make God known to those around me. Wow!!!
We are on a rich journey and feel God’s presence and your prayers.
All our love,
Rob and Debie
We have had some of the best bar-b-que in KC at “Oklahoma Joe’s”. It shares space with a gas station / mini-mart… but people stand in lines out the door most of the day, which walk them past the snack food racks and all the other stuff on sale. Every few minutes our kids greeted another seminary graduate and their families lining up to eat pulled pork or hot links and ribs. Mighty tasty!!!
The springtime in KC is pretty spectacular. We spent some time in Loose Park, not like our parks. We walked around the 100 plus acres of rolling hills lakes and gardens, Civil War reminders, playing some along the way, enjoying the gorgeous colors with everything blooming.
Our son-in-law Tim Gaines graduated from Nazarene Theological Seminary Suma Cum Laude, with a 4.0 GPA. He was given the honor of “Most Distinguished Preacher” and preached the morning message at Kansas City 1st Church of the Nazarene. His speaking skills surprised and captivated all age groups. We felt so blessed to be under his ministry on one of those rare days where the celebration of Pentecost and Mother’s Day fell on the same day.
(Debie) Both moms in the house felt honored and appreciated with a beautiful breakfast, love from our children, considering Tim’s speaking and commencement like thick chocolate frosting on our Mothers’ Day “cake”. Every moment spent with our children, hearing of their dreams, their views, their laughter, is a gift. Every day spent with loved ones, seeing the people they are becoming, as we are all “becoming” at every age, is something I pray never to take for granted.
I (Rob) have been reflecting on the amazing privilege of having God’s own Spirit dwell in our lives. That same spirit that stirred as life came out of the nothingness in the work of creation, that same spirit that empowered Elijah and all the prophets as the Israelites witnessed again and again the power of God… that same spirit, the Spirit of the Living God was unleashed at Pentecost not simply to dwell in the world but to live in my heart and life so that the power of God could be unleashed to transform and heal my brokenness, and to shape me in the likeness of Christ so that I could be restored to fully experience the blessings of a relationship with God, and to make God known to those around me. Wow!!!
We are on a rich journey and feel God’s presence and your prayers.
All our love,
Rob and Debie
3 comments:
Great photos !!
Thanks for the message, too.
Keep it coming...we're traveling with you.
Mark & Debbie
I watch every day for a new post. It's wonderful to see y'all having such a great time!
I am glad to see that your blog is being used by everyone. Sure was a great idea Pastor Rob.
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