Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Word Filled Wednesday



My husband's Father was a preacher. He was born in Minnesota and married a girl from Iowa. Each had more than one masters degree including Bible. They came to Texas and taught college Bible and pastored churches. Now, Brian is pastoring (bi-vocational) a small church near one of the churches they had served 45 years ago. An elderly lady came to one of our services and brought the Bible stand in the picture above, giving it to Brian. She remembered his mother and dad and Brian as a baby. She said that his dad had made Bible stands for the deacons in their church and she wanted Brian to have the one that had belonged to her husband.
It was "strange" that his folks ended up living in Texas and "strange" that Brian is now ministering to people in the same area where his dad ministered so long ago. In the picture is Brian's dad's Bible on the stand. I know it would bless PaPa that Brian is a Pastor and he would agree with Proverbs 10:1, "A wise son maketh a glad Father."

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13 comments:

Vickie said...

Hi Jennifer, God orders our steps even though we plan out our ways. I know for sure it would make his father's heart glad today.

The generation of the upright shall be blessed. God is true to His word.

I love the proverbs.thanks for sharing.

Vickie

Marilyn - A Mixed Bouquet said...

Wow, what a wonderful gift! I know that your husband was blessed to receive it. Such a great verse!

Leaon Mary said...

What a special "gift!" It sounds like a Godthing! How special for the woman to give it to your husband.
Loved looking through your blog. Your wfw picture and verse is awesome. The bible stand reminds me of how years and years ago, bibles were so treasured that people used to lock them in a box because they were their most valued possessions.
I love your old oak chest that everything's sitting on and your prim spools with the candles in them. Very pretty!
Nice meeting you! Have a glorious day!
Holykisses,
Lea

Joanne Sher said...

What a lovely gift, and what an incredible sign of God's providence. Thank you so much for sharing.

FancyHorse said...

I enjoyed reading this. Your husband is literally walking in his dad's footsteps. He is blessed to have had such a godly father.

I like your header and the Scripture.

aspiritofsimplicity said...

What a lovely wfw!

Denise said...

This was a wonderful post.

Joyfull said...

I loved reading this, how special and unique these circumstances are. Love the verse!

Laurie Ann said...

Wonderful story and awesome keepsake! Happy WFW!

Toia said...

That's a beautiful and inspiring post. Thanks so much for sharing!! Happy WFW!!!

Addicted to Beadz said...

How awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Happy WFW!

Cheryl

Amydeanne said...

great verse!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the visit and comment in my blog entry of WFW. You have also a nice verse. TC