What sign can you do?

John 6:30-35 If I wasn't in the same boat as these sinners following Jesus I would probably be laughing right in their face. I often wonder how Jesus kept from rolling on the grass laughing at what some people do. Today we hear the crowd ask Him, "What sign can you do, that we may see and believe in you? What can you do?..." Is this not the same crowd who in verse 2 we are told - "followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick ."? Are these not the same people who in verse 14 " when they saw the sign he had done, they said, "This is truly the Prophet, the one who is to come into the world."? Yet still they seek a sign. However, they are not seeking a sign so that they might believe, they are wanting to be fed. Jesus worked a "sign" with the loaves and the fishes and now they want Him to do it again. Wisely, Jesus is using their bellies to get to their hearts; He is using earthly things to move them,

Personal Ponies Field Trip

On Friday we took the kids to Worthington, OH to visit with a friend of ours and her ponies. They are part of the Personal Ponies program. The Personal Ponies program exists to bring children with special needs in contact with ponies. We highly recommned you check out their website and help if you are able.

We are considering the idea of getting some ponies not only for Catherine and our family but for the community as well. Right now we are looking into what it would take and would appreciate your prayers as we look into this.

Needless to say, the kids had a wonderful time. Thank you so much Gina, and Snickers, and Hershey. The day was filled with magic as the kids groomed, walked and fed the ponies. In addition there was a campfire and hotdogs. I can't imagine a more perfect day for everyone. Here are the pictures....

Ms. Gina getting Hershey ready for a walk while Snickers looks on jealously.


Anthony and William trying their hand at grooming.

Samuel giving Hershey some love.


Catherine loved them too and was really reaching out to pet them.

Anthony fell in love, that's all I can say and you will see what I mean...

Snickers is younger and more full of energy so he stayed penned up for a most of the day but I think Catherine loved him the most.

The fire ring for those not too interested in the ponies.

Plenty of firewood and hotdogs.

Daniel and his beautiful momma!

Anthony and Hershey out for a walk.

more grooming...

A team effort on the brushing.

Anthony was in love with Hershey. He was also posing for a coloring book.


He'd give a hug but not a kiss. Oh well, better luck next time Hershey.

Instant best friends.

Time to say goodbye...for now.

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