Day two of our family vacation was spent in Maryland, at the home of our good friends, Kim and Dwight. I’ve entitled this day “peace and joy” — we had much rest in the body (lots of rest, a big breakfast, etc), and also much joy.

The heart of the joy was sharing a time of worship and Bible discussion in the evening, as our host family had 40+ people from their local church over for a fellowship event. It included a neat little musical ensemble (2 acoustic guitars, and an african bongo-type drum). We sang three sweet praise songs from the music ministry of Covenant Life Church. I commend them to you!

Day two of our vacation brought much spiritual profit for our whole family. As it wound down, sitting in the kitchen with our good friends, we all laughed and sharted the joy of the day.

LORD, thank You for precious days like this one. Amen.

I’m writing from from the kitchen of old friends, Dwight & Kim C., here in Maryland. it was an easy, straight-forward drive from home as we begin a couple weeks vacation. All seven kids keep well occupied, with dad at the wheel of our 15 passenger Ford van! Smooth sailing with the help of some Google maps and personalized directions from Dwight.

It was neat to see the NYC skyline (and the Statue of Liberty — at a distance) and the City of Baltimore. But the most rewarding thing, of course, was the reunionn of dear old friends — and friends who cherish and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thanks Lord for a good day.
djb