We have made it to Oklahoma and love being here with our kids and their extended family and friends. Tonight I get to meet my grandson-in-law to be. My granddaughter is singing in a concert we will be attending. Ahead of this we will go to dinner with this newest family member. Kind of fun!

On the way here yesterday morning I was reading a book entitled In Abba’s Arms. It was recommended to me by the retired counselor I work with in our ministry. One young mother I meet with has a very troubled childhood and I had asked if there were any recommendations she would have for me. She suggested this book. Well, this suggestion is a God send. I have never read any book that is more powerful in its message regarding our relationship with God. I found myself wishing I weren’t reading this on an airplane full of people. I wanted to just weep a few times but I thought it best to try and keep myself under control. I am eager though to work through this book’s content with the young mother once we return. There is a lady in my kid’s church that talks with me each time we come. She had her own troubled childhood and last night I was able to recommend the book for her. She ordered it as we were talking.

My daughter told me yesterday that a young mother in their Celebrate Recovery group gave her story a couple weeks ago. Last night this young mother told me that when I gave my testimony to them a few years ago inspired her to tell her own story which she did two weeks ago. She had never heard anyone tell their story until she heard mine. i couldn’t talk for a moment. It is so meaningful to experience God using our past as a tool for Himself with others. Wow, what a blessing!