"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." 2 Corinthians 4:7

The light of the gospel is brilliant, able to illuminate the darkest soul. The power of the glorious gospel to save someone and change their life is totally amazing. Even more amazing is that God entrusts such a wonderful treasure to us, the "earthen vessel." Because we are simple, clay pots, we have nothing to boast. Granted, some stoneware is quite beautiful and unique. But narrowed down to the basics, it is still just clay...not fine china or exquisite porcelain. The thing that makes the earthen vessel special is the treasure within, proclaiming to all that the power is of God and not of us. This awesome truth humbles me and causes me to praise the Lord for choosing this earthen vessel to spread the gospel.

Last Sunday we had a wonderful time in St. Charles, MO. God enabled Malcom to have the strength to preach. But we feel that we were the ones blessed by being there. It was encouraging to sit in on an adult Sunday School class and hear someone call out our names in prayer. They didn't know we had come in! It was a God-ordained moment, as if God himself was soothing us with the proof that people are praying.

The week has been eventful with daughter Amy coming from North Carolina for a visit. We also celebrated daughter, Nancy's birthday. Wednesday Malcom started another chemotherapy treatment which will end tomorrow (Friday).

We anticipate having a visit with a new friend tomorrow. He is a young man from Shanghai, China. Pray that God will allow us to build a friendship with Louie so that we may be given a chance to share the treasure of the gospel of Christ with him.