Me & Pooh

While exploring the Magic Kingdom this summer, Casey was somewhat amenable to spending time with Tigger. Here’s a picture to prove it:

However, Casey was terrified of Winnie the Pooh.

I, on the other hand, was not.

Winnie and I go way back. He is much older than me, but as long as I can remember, we have been fast friends. It was good, of course, to be able to have our picture taken together.

He’s a cuddly snuggly sort of bear and like most folks, young or old; there is a time in our lives when we need the kind of comfort that seemingly only comes from a character like Pooh.

 And yet, I am reminded of the words of Jesus…

 "All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:25-27 NIV)

The counselor is referred to in other versions as the advocate, the helper, and the friend. All these terms are accurate to describe the role of God’s Spirit in our lives.

But truthfully, this big little boy likes best the word used by the KJV. 

Comforter. You can’t help but like the sound of that. 

Who doesn’t like the feel of a big fluffy comforter to crawl under on the bed? At the end of a long hard day, to slide your feet under the sheets and pull the comforter up around you is too feel warm and safe and secure. 

At the risk of making the Holy Spirit sound like bed linen or a kids stuffed toy, I wonder how many of us have the faith to trust the promise of Jesus. I wonder how many strive to find that which Jesus offered in other places and other faces.

"Come, O Holy Spirit, come! There are sores and pains and wounds and aches in my life and in so many of my friends and family. We need your comfort. We need your presence. We need your wisdom. We need your strength. Fill us with your mercy and grace. Make us your servants and enable us to offer your hope. Amen!"

 May the God of all comfort be yours today!

 Les, Jr.

Me & Pooh

While exploring the Magic Kingdom this summer, Casey was somewhat amenable to spending time with Tigger. Here’s a picture to prove it:

However, Casey was terrified of Winnie the Pooh.

I, on the other hand, was not.

Winnie and I go way back. He is much older than me, but as long as I can remember, we have been fast friends. It was good, of course, to be able to have our picture taken together.

He’s a cuddly snuggly sort of bear and like most folks, young or old; there is a time in our lives when we need the kind of comfort that seemingly only comes from a character like Pooh.

 And yet, I am reminded of the words of Jesus…

 "All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:25-27 NIV)

The counselor is referred to in other versions as the advocate, the helper, and the friend. All these terms are accurate to describe the role of God’s Spirit in our lives.

But truthfully, this big little boy likes best the word used by the KJV. 

Comforter. You can’t help but like the sound of that. 

Who doesn’t like the feel of a big fluffy comforter to crawl under on the bed? At the end of a long hard day, to slide your feet under the sheets and pull the comforter up around you is too feel warm and safe and secure. 

At the risk of making the Holy Spirit sound like bed linen or a kids stuffed toy, I wonder how many of us have the faith to trust the promise of Jesus. I wonder how many strive to find that which Jesus offered in other places and other faces.

"Come, O Holy Spirit, come! There are sores and pains and wounds and aches in my life and in so many of my friends and family. We need your comfort. We need your presence. We need your wisdom. We need your strength. Fill us with your mercy and grace. Make us your servants and enable us to offer your hope. Amen!"

 May the God of all comfort be yours today!

 Les, Jr.

Sea World Ferguson's

God is so good. All the time.

We are back after what was most likely the best family vacation we have ever experienced.

My parents gave us a condo stay in Orlando for a whole week. Another sweet couple made it possible to buy tickets to the Magic Kingdom for a day. Along with Disney, we also spent parts of two days in Sea World.

We spent a lot of time laughing and playing and eating and swimming. Kyle flew in from his mission trip to India and we met him in Orlando. So the whole family minus a dog and a cat was together. We have been blessed and refreshed!

Family is precious.

I pray that you know the blessing of time well spent with yours.

Les, Jr.

Sea World Ferguson’s

God is so good. All the time.

We are back after what was most likely the best family vacation we have ever experienced.

My parents gave us a condo stay in Orlando for a whole week. Another sweet couple made it possible to buy tickets to the Magic Kingdom for a day. Along with Disney, we also spent parts of two days in Sea World.

We spent a lot of time laughing and playing and eating and swimming. Kyle flew in from his mission trip to India and we met him in Orlando. So the whole family minus a dog and a cat was together. We have been blessed and refreshed!

Family is precious.

I pray that you know the blessing of time well spent with yours.

Les, Jr.