\u201cThe kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough.\u201d (Matthew 13:33)<\/p>\n
In the end, all the bad yeast that corrupts will not overcome the good yeast God is working throughout His creation. This yeast may not even be noticed, but Jesus assures us of its presence. \u201cThe coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, \u2018Here it is,\u2019 or \u2018There it is,\u2019 because the kingdom of God is in your midst.\u201d (Luke 17:20-21)<\/p>\n
Jesus is the Source of fruit that pleases the Father. He is our Dwelling Place. \u201cIf you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me, you can do nothing\u2026 I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit \u2014 fruit that will last.\u201d (see John 15)<\/p>\n
So, don\u2019t grow weary of doing good. Keep serving; keep praying; keep loving; and keep walking in the Light. God will eventually defeat evil and His Church will be victorious (see closing Scripture below).<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve come to the end of another school year, so this will be the last writing for a while. Susan and I look forward to celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks. \u201cA wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more that rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value\u2026\u201d (Proverbs 31:10-11)<\/p>\n
On the health front, I\u2019m getting some bad numbers from cancer tests. We don\u2019t know the exact strategy of battle as my platelets have still not rebounded. My doctor, an expert in the field of multiple myeloma, says he loves challenges\u2026 so after a few more tests we\u2019ll figure out a plan.<\/p>\n
Susan and I have peace and we trust our Heavenly Father. We are thankful for so many who pray for us. If I have news to relay during the summer, I may send out a note, but at this point we\u2019ll simply rest in the familiar place of the unknown\u2026 knowing that God is with us.<\/p>\n
With love,
\nDana<\/p>\n
\u201cThis mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members of one Body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus\u2026 His intent was that now, through the Church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to His eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord\u2026 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.\u201d Ephesians 3:6, 10, 11, 20, 21<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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