Take A Walk With Me

 Take a walk with me. When Rev Paul Dennis smiled at you, a twinkle would fill his eyes. He loved to tease and was quick to make you laugh. His wisdom came from the heart and he shared it with love. Many times our paths crossed when I was on my Missions Journey. My heart is filled with funny stories and nuggets of wisdom. He always seemed to be around when I was struggling with something and he would have the right answer for me. Rev. Dennis was the Global Missions Director for Asia for many years. He had a great love and compassion for others. I will never forget the day my vacation ended in Japan and to my surprise he was assigned to sit in the seat next to me on the same flight back to Taiwan. We talked about a lot of things on that flight and he spoke plainly and clearly to me. It changed my life course. He was like that. Always able to see what was hidden and able to speak truth to you with Godly love.  Now, Rev. Dennis is sitting with Jesus in a Heavenly Place. I would l...

 Take a walk with me.  It would seem that 2021 is brining us the loss of some very good and kind people. Tonight at Bethel I watched the live stream of Sis Catherine Raniello's homegoing service.  She always had a smile and a kind word for anyone who crossed her path. She and her daughter were best friends. She adored her children, grandson and her pets.  There was just a quiet grace about her.  I remember when RJ was born, she brought me something she had made for him. She thought he was so cute.  Over the years if we happened to be sitting in the same pew section at church, she would always have something kind to say about RJ.  I was never close to her, but she was one of those ladies that was a cord that intertwined through the church family.  She loved to bake cookies for when the missionaries/evangelists came to speak at Bethel.  I never had a chance to taste one, but heard they were amazingly delicious. People come and go in a church. S...

 Take a walk with me. There are good people who cross your path in life and there are people who change your life. Dan Robinson was one of those life changing people.  I had the privilege to be Dan’s secretary as well as the Admissions Director for Morrison Academy in Taiwan. He was one of the kindest and truest Christians I have ever met.  In a very short time I learned from him what it meant to be selfless and to truly think of others. He loved the students and staff. I remember watching him interact with his wife and boys over dinner and it was evident how much he cared about them. When it came to basketball he was super competitive, but did it without losing his Christian character.  He was so kind and patient with me. Dan was truly the best boss I had ever worked for. When I read that he had passed away unexpectedly yesterday- my heart broke, I could not stop the tears.  I grew up in church my whole life, but he taught me what it meant to love your neighbor...

 Take a walk with me. Today is a very special lady’s birthday.  She radiates grace and the love of Christ. Her love for the church, the people and the building is evident in all she does. She has the heart of a servant and lives to serve.  No matter what is going on, when she is in the presence of Jehovah, her entire focus is in her Lord and Savior.  Today is Sis Vicky Davis’ birthday.  I want to honor her. Since day one for me at Bethel she has been constant and with a mind to work. I don’t think I ever heard her complain, she really has dedicated her life to Christ and the family of God.  She’s classy, but not afraid to pull up her sleeves and paint.  She does it all with a spirit of excellence.I admire and respect her. Even now as she deals with ALS in her body, she still gives her all. She still loves on all and she still lifts her heart in praise to her Savior.  The best gift you can give Sis Davis is to pray for her yes, but most of all, giv...