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Pen Pals
- June 14, 2005
"I thank my God every time I remember you in all my prayers... "Philippians 1:3
A long time ago, in elementary school, I vaguely recall a class project where we all had pen pals in another country. Summer vacations and trips, too, provided opportunities for pen pals for my sister and me. The letters would fly back and forth for a few months with our new best friends.
A couple of years ago I received an email from Deborah B., a reply to an inspirational message posted on the Internet. Deborah wrote a lengthy, encouraging note. I was drawn to her, and to her spirit.
So I emailed her back. Thus began a special friendship with someone I know only through correspondence. Someday we will meet; meanwhile we write about our families, our work, and our faith. It never ceases to amaze me how she continually blesses me with her insightful comments and prayers. It is as though the Lord himself speaks through her at times.
There's another person I've not yet met who also blesses me in measureless ways. His name used to be Saul. After some interesting experiences, God changed it to Paul. He wrote these epistles that are in the Bible. Sometimes I think he wrote the letters just for me.
The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Now there is my forever pen pal. Thank you Lord!
Contributed by Sally I. Kennedy. Sally is the author of "52 Little Parables from Ireland" Creation House Press.
- June 14, 2005
"I thank my God every time I remember you in all my prayers... "Philippians 1:3
A long time ago, in elementary school, I vaguely recall a class project where we all had pen pals in another country. Summer vacations and trips, too, provided opportunities for pen pals for my sister and me. The letters would fly back and forth for a few months with our new best friends.
A couple of years ago I received an email from Deborah B., a reply to an inspirational message posted on the Internet. Deborah wrote a lengthy, encouraging note. I was drawn to her, and to her spirit.
So I emailed her back. Thus began a special friendship with someone I know only through correspondence. Someday we will meet; meanwhile we write about our families, our work, and our faith. It never ceases to amaze me how she continually blesses me with her insightful comments and prayers. It is as though the Lord himself speaks through her at times.
There's another person I've not yet met who also blesses me in measureless ways. His name used to be Saul. After some interesting experiences, God changed it to Paul. He wrote these epistles that are in the Bible. Sometimes I think he wrote the letters just for me.
The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Now there is my forever pen pal. Thank you Lord!
Contributed by Sally I. Kennedy. Sally is the author of "52 Little Parables from Ireland" Creation House Press.
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