Having arrived back in Phoenix after a week at home in Virginia I had many praises for God! More than I wrote in my last post. That Friday afternoon while home I lifted something and my back screamed. Saturday afternoon I was wheeled into the ER. Then Sunday afternoon it was off to the airport for the flight back to Phoenix. I was unable to lift anything nor could I take off my shoes and walking was slow and tedious. But from the security checkpoint in Richmond through baggage pickup in Phoenix there was someone to help. Oh one more thing when I arrived in Dallas I had a two hour plus layover. When I looked at the monitor to see if my next flight was on time I noticed there was another leaving for Phoenix in 10 minutes. So I went to see if there were any seats available and I arrived two hours ahead of schedule! Praise God!
Then on Monday I pulled out of Phoenix and made it safely to Mountain View Church in Flagstaff, AZ. Pastor Mike Irwin made me feel right at home there for the week.
I don’t have a lot to report because my pace was deliberately slow as I hoped for healing in my back. There are some people I met whose encouragement meant a lot to me and I want to say, “Thank You”
A young lady named Kelsey who works at Chick-Fila was so excited about the truck because she loves JESUS!
I was blessed to meet Larry Sibley who is one of my Facebook friends. We had a great time of fellowship and this was a time which we both were in need of.
Then there was Sharon who followed me until I stopped so she could encourage and invite me to church.
My friend George at the laundry mat who asked God to restore unto him the joy of His salvation!
Another was Sam at economy auto repair who fixed the low hanging tailpipe on the truck at no cost because I was his brother in Christ!
I doubt any of these people know each other but we all had one thing in common and that’s JESUS! Thank you all.
Saturday afternoon I went for a ride up the mountain I had been looking at all week. It was beautiful so I took a few pictures along the way. The sun was brightly shining through hitting the white trees and evergreens. Here’s one of the pictures:
Flagstaff, Arizona 2013 The Journey 50 States One True Story JESUS!
I did not mean to take cartoon pictures but that is how they all came out. Well maybe you thought I was brighter than that or not.
Moving on to Sunday worship service at Mountain View Church, Wow what a time of worship and preaching of the Word! I stayed to worship a second time. Pastor Mike called all to live a God exalted and Christ centered life. Amen.
To sum up the week here, this town runs at a slower pace, is relatively small and this was perfect as my gait was slow. I’m certain the Cross caused no small stir here, being seen and JESUS being the topic of discussion by many who live in Flagstaff.
Thanks to all the special people God sent my way this week and to everyone that supports me as I continue along, “The Journey 50 States One True Story JESUS!”
Until next week, God willing I’ll write you again.
Agape, David
p.s. one more for fun:
JESUS came into the world to save sinners.