A week to go...

Hey, everyone

Wow!! One week go, and I'm leaving San Diego. First time I EVER moved away from San Diego. ...eek. 35 years in San Diego, and now I'm leaving my comfort zone. It's been a whirlwind: packing, paperwork, finishing projects, and seeing family and friends before I leave.

I'm leaving San Diego on the 1st, and I should arrive in Seattle by Saturday (3rd). I'm going to work at Virgina Mason Hospital in their Step-Down Unit (step down from ICU level), and visit family in Vancouver and Whidbey Island while I'm there. I don't know where I'll visit first, but I DO know I'm going to Pike's Market, and look for a good place for crab and shrimp ......hmmmm......shriiimmp. Maria, I'll think about you with every bite. :-D I promise to tell you when I arrive safe and sound in Seattle.

Love always,
Leona

The blood

THE BLOOD

One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. But, the change in her was evident.

As time went on she became a faithful member of the church. She eventually became involved in the ministry, teaching young children. It was not very long until this faithful young woman had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son. The relationship grew and they began to make wedding plans.

This is when the problems began.

You see, about one half of the church did not think that a woman with a past such as hers was suitable for a pastor's son. The church began to argue and fight about the matter. So they decided to have a meeting.

As the people made their arguments and tensions increased, the meeting was getting completely out of hand. The young woman became very upset about all the things being brought up about her past. As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak.

He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be. He began to speak and his statement was this:

"My fiancee's past is not what is on trial here. What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus to wash away sin. Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial. So, does it wash away sin or not?"

The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had been slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters. Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person completely then it cannot cleanse us completely. If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble.

What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case!!!!

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:23