Strong!

Five-year-old "Isaac" from Mr. Greenleaf's Unforgettable Summer,
by my friend and talented artist, Dawn Copeland

"For the eyes of Yahwah roam throughout the earth 
to show Himself STRONG for those whose hearts are 
completely His..." (2 Chron. 16:9a HCSB)

The Lord said to me, "My grace is all you need. My 
power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to 
boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of 
Christ can work through me." (2 Cor. 12:9 NLT)

             A charm of finches danced happily around our 
bird feeder this morning until a bigger, stronger dove 
frightened them away. 

             Oftentimes, I feel like a frail, little finch, too 
weak to be useful to God. The truth, however, is that God 
works best through feeble vessels who recognize that, 
without Jesus, we can do nothing (John 15:5), but through 
Him who gives us strength, we can do all things 
(Phil. 4:13).

Today, beloved, may you be STRONG in the Lord and the 
power of His might (Eph. 6:10) and go share the love of 
Jesus in a hurting world.

Sneak peak into soon to be released

 Mr. Greenleaf's Unforgettable Summer:

          "Wilbur, they're here!" she called happily.

         Mr. and Mrs. Willowkins hurried outside to 
greet their children, grandchildren, and granddog, Lucy, 
already piling out of the car. After hugs and kisses and 
more hugs and kisses, Mrs. Willowkins exclaimed, "Wilbur, 
can you believe how tall Jacob has grown? Jacob, you'll 
be taller than Mamaw soon. And Elizabeth, you get prettier 
everyday, just like your mama. Isaac, let me feel those 
muscles.

              Instantly, Isaac made fists and raised both arms 
to show off his superhero muscles. "Strongest five-year-old 
I've ever seen," said Mrs. Willowkins proudly.1

1 MR. GREENLEAF'S UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER. Copyright 2015, Jill Glassco