Pirates, Pool, Prayer and Paul

You might wonder what these 4 topics have to do with one another, but if you visit our small group Bible study on Thursday nights at the Buck's house you won't have to wonder so hard.

We've been studying out of Acts for the past few weeks and have seen Paul interact with the Athenians as they ponder their "unknown god" and Paul explains to them the true and living God. Last week we also took a romp through Acts to understand and practice prayer a little better. We saw men and women receive healing and Peter share the Gospel with men and women that never heard before. All of this was accomplished through God working according to prayers of men and women.

Something fun that you'll get to experience at our group is a full-sized Pirates of the Caribbean pinball game and a pool table. As always, we desire to be intentional in our outreach and always welcome others. So, for directions to our group meeting from 7:30-9 each thursday night in Irmo, SC email steve at ashopper81404@yahoo.com.

Falls Lake drought

This is one of my favorite places in Raleigh, but they are in a major drought and the lake is down 7.5' from normal. Last year where I am sitting in the pictures was under water. Today, you can see the effects of the drought. It's a bit sad. Hopefully, the Lord will provide rain soon. Otherwise one of my favorite places will be all dried up. It's much like our hearts without the "rain" of the Holy Spirit or the Lord in our life. Without his word, our hearts dry up and what used to be beautiful now is ugly and cracked. Keep watering your heart with the Bible there is no better fresh spring to draw from. Just ask Jesus about living water and see what he has to say.