Realness

A blustery day. Windy and rainy and chilly. I loved it! I wouldn't want a whole lot of that, but it makes for a nice change. We haven't seen many blow the lights out storms since moving to sunny California, so it's kind of cool (pun intended) to have a bit of weather now and again.

I went over to the mobile home park where we would like to buy and was told that after yet another discussion with the owners, we have been nixed. Too bad they are refusing to discuss it with me personally. Oh well, looks like that door is definitely closed. It will be interesting to see what doors will be opened. For now, we wait. We'll continue to look, but we want to follow the Lord's lead rather than lean on our own understanding.

I didn't write about it yesterday, but our Sunday was extra special. Once a month FBC has a "combined" meeting (we usually have two services on Sunday morning) and I am particularly fond of those Sundays when the whole church family meets together. We usually have a pot luck meal after the service... good fellowship and good food.

Yesterday we had a special musical guest Chaya. Decidedly gifted young lady! She sang some of my favorites, too. Pastor Rob, whose preaching, personality and style I always enjoy, was in fine form and things were rolling along well until my cell phone went off. Seems as though everyone in the place heard it... except me! Indeed, I was certain I had turned the ringer off, so protested it couldn't be mine.

Oh yes, the sermon stopped and we discussed my phone! That's just one of the things I love about Pastor Rob and FBC... Realness. OK, I know that's not a word, but it works for me. Our church family is like any other family. I didn't feel at all "picked on" as my cell phone ringing was dealt with because I was at home with the family and know I am loved there. They know I'm not perfect, but love me anyway. Oh of course, Pastor Rob wrote (in a nice way) about my cell phone ring tones. You gotta love it.

That's another reason we are trying hard to buy a place here in Galt. We love our church family. They are warm and wonderful. You can meet Pastor Rob at his FBC blog on his myspace place. Indeed, you should trip on over to see his latest stand for right... a bold man, he, and effective.