I guess I have to shake my head at my own self, for I once did not appreciate the Gospel’s real truths either.

Yes we had a wonderful time in worship and fellowship here today. The message was from Mark 15:37-39 and noted how we Gentiles through Christ now have access previously not available to us. Not just from the standpoint of once not being allowed into the temple, but now through Christ allowed beyond the veil. All having access to what once was only accessed by one man once a year. And as scripture says:

Hebrews 4:16 (New American Standard Bible)

16 Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

It’s a glorious thing.

I always read a passage before the main meal blessing. I used the one you posted today for our reading, which I thought was just perfect. Apparently, so did everyone else. It led to a few words on the core of the gospel according to 1 Corinthians 15 and the importance of the resurrection for all mankind.

All the young people, regardless of their spiritual state, say uniformly that our holiday dinners here are their favorite times of the year. We have them on Easter and Thanksgiving.

I always hope that young people can connect wholesome activities to their best times. I believe that such things go a long way to keep them from chasing artificial pleasures such as drugs.

So, IC, it seems you were led not just for your own edification, but for ours as well.

I hope your day went well today. And, the same to all the readers too.