shalom shabbat...pearl of great price

There is no day like Sabbath, and peace of that day is unequalled. Tonight, we as a family went to the vespers and heard the conversion story of Cliff Goldstein. What a moving story indeed. This came right after our return from the trip to Jelico. It is on again, this time in a calmer mood. We also visited the Williamsburg Offices [Kentucky] where they want Ita to work. I drove and the traffic was moving fast all the way there and back. 155 miles one way. From Clifford's story I took one phrase with me. If you want God in your heart [mind, life...] you must be willing to give up anything you value more than Him. God is the pearl of great prize, mentioned by Jesus in a parable. Jesus gave everything he had, to "buy" us back from sin. He knew what it costs, now he asks for nothing else but our whole mind to become his. I missed "talking" with my Polish friends, but there will be another day I am sure. In November there is a meeting for the ATS, ETS, SBL, AAR etc in Washington DC, and I found a place to stay while attending, November 18-21. Ita's birthday is the 19th but we will celebrate either earlier or later. I want to attend to visit with my old and former friends...to see which one is still alive, or well enough to come. Selfish? Yes, I miss my friends no matter how old they are. I hear some good knews from Podkowa School in Poland, the "kadry" as they call the teaching staff are upgrading their education and thus hopefully raising the academic level of instruction. I am sure the Lord will continue to bless the school. Again it is almost midnight here and I had a long 300+ miles day. Sabbath School is the one place in the whole week when and where I meet with those that are my friends. What is the most cherished possession of your life? Are you willing to make it less important and replace it with the Messiah? Do it. Of course there are still some lesser "gods" that make our lives miserable, but like the Vulgate reads: omniam posses mecum. With me you can do everything. Good night my friends. Thank you D for sharing you aspirations and plans. May this weekend bring joy to your heart. Love you ET [come home] says my emotional heart, and stay and do your best for Him says my [father's] heart.