News: I have a 3 hour weekly stint with an editor to help with the development of my memoir – he keeps me on track, and helps me avoid historical and rhetorical mistakes. At present, we are revising for omissions of spiritual or personal items importance.
I am working on boldness in my personal witness. It is so easy to miss opportunities through carelessness or timidity. My older sister, also a Christian worker taught me a lot about real quality witnessing. A poor witness is usually a missed opportunity, because the listener recognizes the difference and responds to it accordingly. Too, it’s easy to scare people off by being over-zealous, because modern mentality shies away from truly religious persons. So anyone who truly loves Jesus, and wants to share that love with others in an effective manner has a real job. A successful approach requires care and thoughtfulness in order to avoid having one’s ideas be completely discounted.
For this reason, many Christians have given up open witnessing, and thereby miss out on the joy of soul winning. Since the Bible is still the world’s “Best Seller” in our modern, hi-tech era it means that the new generations find the 2000-year-old a book with a message that still addresses current spiritual questions and needs of humanity. And that’s an earth-shaking conclusion that should not be ignored – as many unbelievers attempt to do. Humans do not change, they still require a moral compass and spiritual guidance: the Bible – the most sought after spiritual guide of modern times. There is nothing to be ashamed of in that truth!
Our family is hoping to get together this fall. Although my sight, hearing and balance continue to deteriorate, I am able to fully enjoy their company when the visit. More on the health front, I did have a minor heart attack in mid-June that was followed by a brief hospital stay. I seem to be back to normal though, and am forging ahead to the next milestone – age 99 on November 27th of this year. I can still run up and down the steps for fun (an inexpensive stress test too!) and give the other residents at Copperfield something to talk about( hopefully Heavenly Love).
In His Keeping
Homer Payne
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It is so great to hear from you in this way. Jack and I are doing well and God is moving in Walla Walla, Wa. I have been running now for about 3 months and in doing so spend much time with the Lord everyday. He is a great running partner. He has so much to say and I get excited each day to see/hear what is on His heart.
ReplyDeletePressing towards the mark, Rachel Garber daughter of Gwen Payne Garber.
Hi Uncle Homer, Gwen here! We had a lovely visit with Pierre and Freida last week end and with Julian too. Everyone here within our family is doing well. Miriam is in Walla Walla going to Whitman College this year and living with Rachel and Jack. She finished her year internship at Journey Church this August and has a great desire toserve Jesus in whatever capcity He has for her. Liz is the only child left at home and is a Junior in high school.Micah and Aleasha are doing well though I would that they connected more with their church body. Micah is in college working on his Physical Therapy degree. Phil is engaged to married (when ?) and in school for structural/mechanical engineering degree. Bek and Justin are well and the little girls too. Sarah and Phil are well and pursuing their jobs and keeping their relationship with the Lord current.Rachel and Jack sent you a comment. they will be going to take Ethan up forhis eye exam the end of Sept. Please continue to pray for his complete healing to His Glory! Paul and I are well also still envolved at MidValley Com Church.Love to you and love your letters. they are encouraging to us. Love Gwen
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your 9/29 email and this great new way to communicate. The pictures are great and they help us pray for you. The assembly in Vichy remembers you in prayer and I think of you often when I drive every day past "La Tour des Ailes" ! We still use that table you fished out of the river with Trifon :-) The Lord is building His church in Vichy and we will be having a couples meal together this month for the first time. The regular monthly church dinner will be this Sunday. We would love to have you with us, but we'll meet you at the Throne of Grace in prayer just before the meal!
in Christ's love, Hornby & Faith Howland