Karen,

Thank you for what you said, it’s all encouraging.  I am very thankful for the work John does, as well as all the Doves.  I think it is so awesome how God weaves things together.  He is so personal, and submission to him is the very definition of wisdom.  

I enjoyed reading your bride post as well.  When I run into opportunities to talk about Jesus coming I always use the model of Jewish marriage to explain.  It’s so easy to understand.  I can hear Jesus’ feelings pouring out to his Apostles and us when he says “If it were not so, I would not tell you”, when he is speaking of my Father’s house has many, many rooms.  Having kids myself, I would pour my heart out to them telling them I love them and that when all this is over we will be able to live in true peace and love, and greatest of all in God’s presence.  Can you even imagine, “no more tears or pain the former things have passed away”?  I hardly can, but I am anxiously waiting for it.  The very definition of hope :)

I know God has something very special for your heart Karen!!!

Blessings,

Tony