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Tuesday
16Oct2007

Time Flies

DateOctober 16, 2007

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It was one year ago today that we opened our public meals program. When I look back on it now, I remember how scary it was. We were in the midst of doing the deal to purchase the building but didn't own it yet - essentially we hijacked the kitchen and dining room. Maybe 'hijacked' is not the right word, it's just that everything was done on a handshake and a promise and there was no guarantee things were going to work out.  It's easy to say that we have to live by faith, it's quite another thing altogether to actually do it. There was also a surprising amount of opposition to us - we were conscious of the fact that we were in an enormous spiritual battle - which has continued to this day.

Mostly though, as I think back on the last year I'm surprised at how fast time is moving now. I'd like to say that some metaphysical reality to the universe has changed, accelerating time with each passing day. It's more likely I'm getting old.

And cranky - but that's another story.

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Bless you RWK!!
It has been an adventure that is not over yet, but the story keeps us enthralled. AND GOD IS IN IT!!
October 16, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterPsalm 46
Blessings, and 'happy anniversary'. Yes you have had quite the adventure, but I know that God has a lot more in store for you as you battle the spiritual forces and bring the light of Jesus to this world's darkness.
October 17, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterdirtyhands4Him
And what an awesome example of living by faith you have been. I can't wait to see what happens next...
October 17, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterHennHouse
Thanks for being courageous enough to take the risk and be a light! What an adventure!
October 17, 2007 | Unregistered Commenteramber
and still... not alone
October 17, 2007 | Unregistered Commenternancy
Congrats, I love that you cast a vision out there and went for it and are doing something that is very important.
October 18, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJeff Greathouse
i know that you are a knight in shining armor. yes, you are. i know, the world will not see it. you belong to God, and you can know, that is the truth of who you truly are.

lots of Love to you brother.
October 18, 2007 | Unregistered Commenternancy
Psalm 46 - Yes, God is in it - and that is surely the best of it all!

dirtyhands4Him - Yes, it has been an adventure!

HennHouse - Who knows what happens next? Not me - that's for sure!

Amber - My motto? Rock On!

nancy - Alone no more.

Jeff - Honestly? About 95% of it we made up as we went along. But He was in it, and that has made all the difference.

nancy - And to you!
October 18, 2007 | Registered Commenter[rhymes with kerouac]

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