Hi Friends,

I cannot believe it has been more than a month since I last posted. I have a few excuses. For one, my computer died. It is still in the shop but the technician told me he’s pretty sure it is “toast.” Since I am a hopelessly disorganized person and start writing projects on a whim, I actually do not know what all I’m losing. Fortunately, much of my writing is in the cloud. And I’m pretty sure all my pictures are recoverable.

After the last month though it is hard to even think this qualifies as a problem. Given what others are facing, a computer is an infinitesimal blip on the screen. So many people have had their lives ravaged by disaster. Someone I love is dealing with a tremendous loss due to cancer. Everywhere you look people are hurting and lonely. And the storms just keep coming. Wars and rumors of wars just keep coming. It’s almost like we can’t solve any of our problems. It’s almost like we need a Savior.

Fortunately, God loves us so much — despite all our shortcomings —that He sent His Son to save us. Jesus solves our ultimate problem. Jesus bridges the gap between us and God by paying for our sins. He gives us peace that passes all understanding. He is the loving Shepherd who makes a way through all the destruction and pain. I am praying for revival in our country. I am praying that all this pain will amplify the Still Small Voice which says:

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

I hope your soul knows His rest.

With Love,

Kristie

P.S. Thank you to the many friends who have checked up on us. The tornadoes which formed in the outer bands of Hurricane Milton have caused devastation near us, but we did not sustain any damage. In fact, yesterday morning I walked on a peaceful beach with a cup of coffee and ended up finding many of my favorite shells — a whole overflowing cup. A picture of grace upon grace.