We're on a train returning to Paris from Normandy. We arrived in France yesterday and went to the sites of the D-Day invasions today. We visited Omaha Beach and Point du Hoc, among other sites. These places represent such pain and suffering, and the real presence of evil and good in the world.
I could not stand at the site of such a staggering sacrifice without reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus. Like the Rangers who died on a cliff in World War II, Jesus died to bring freedom and life to others. Only Jesus' sacrifice brings these gifts for eternity. Psalm 118 comes to mind. Give thanks to the Lord.
We are staying with Jonathan and Karen Finley here in Paris. They have scheduled a very light ministry load for us--just observing the ministry and sharing some meals with their team. We'll share some thoughts on the church in Paris as we go along. Please pray for us and for the ministry of the Finleys in this city. Thank you.
Grace,
Brad
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Brad and Donna , , ,
Thank you for sharing your adventure...we've been so blessed by this. Our family has been able to journey along with you and see a glimpse of what you've been experiencing . . . to share prayers at the dinner table for you both to have a time of refreshment, protection, opportunities to pour God's love out on to others, as well as others to pour their encouragement and love back in to your lives.
May our Mighty God bless you both for all that you've sowed into our lives, our childrens and the countless others.
Thank you for your endless examples of being a light in the world to others, for bringing to life what the disciples in Acts did for one another and for your faithfulness to God and to us.
Have an amazing time in France.
Hugs and blessings to both of you,
Denise
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