WPDC Pulse

Do you have a grandparent or remember your grandparent? As our family members age, they like to share stories of what life was like.They share good times, bad times and lessons learned.My grandmother will be 93 years old this month, and I love to sit back and listen to her tell stories from her past.

Greetings!There seems to be a lot going on these days—in our world, culture, families, churches and personal lives.How are we to respond to all that is happening?What should be our stance?Paul gave a charge to the Corinthians that we can apply to our lives today:“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love” (1 Corinthians 16:13-14, NKJV).

Greetings!I hope this e-newsletterfinds you doing well!Summer is well underway,and I hope you have taken time to enjoy it with friends and family. Many of us are facing increased demands at work and in our personal lives, but it is still important to make time for leisure activities.

I am sure you have heard this Scripture numerous times and can even recite it. But how often do you apply it to your life? I have been challenged to make this verse a reality in many areas of my life recently.From ill family members to home repairs that are needed with no response from contractors, supporting friends through marital problems, to threats losing my job…this verse has become a reality.

There were several students and residents at the national convention with whom I was able to make a connection. They have so much zeal and enthusiasm! We look forward to collaborating with them through WPDC and continue to grow our resident/student council, as well as the mentoring program, which now has 41 pairs! The Lord is good!

Patience truly pays off! That is, waiting with the right attitude and trusting the Lord to work out your situation. He can do a much better job than we can anyway. His timing may seem slow at first, but, in actuality, He is never late. He is Sovereign and works everything out for good, to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose!

Just yesterday my patience was tested, and I can gladly say I responded (this time) with the right attitude—finally! The contractors came to install a new garage for my grandmother’s house. They tore out the old door, all the fixtures and the motor, only to find that the new door was too small!

I want to encourage you instead to use these three words—Thank You, God—to change what is coming out of your mouth. If you put this into practice, naming what you are thankful to the Lord for, you will find that you have more peace, hope and joy each day.

Whenever I hear of someone passing, it reminds me of how short our life is here on earth. It causes me to refocus my attention away from things that matter most to me and onto what matters most to God. Our main purpose is to share the gospel of Jesus with others, because tomorrow is not promised to anyone, and we want all to hear about the freedom they can have inChrist. The world is hurting and needs to hear this “good news.”

Take note of the words I highlighted in bold. He rescued, transferred and redeemed us. While we were still in sin, the Lord came and rescued us, without us asking for it or deserving it. Then He not only rescued us, but then He transferred us to a better kingdom.