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Good Things to Come

7/20/2021

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​Loss. Loss of a loved one, a job, a friend, a pastor. We all experience loss. The first book of the Bible that was ever written is all about loss. It’s not Genesis; it’s the story of Job. He had everything and then nothing. His emotions were like a train journey through the Alps, up, then down and back up again. And in Genesis, we learn of the special close and trusted relationship that Adam and Eve had with God and later lost. It was gone, never ​to be the same. Imagine the deep feeling
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Kent Kimball
of loss that Mary and the disciples must have felt after the crucifixion. . .hopelessness, despair, darkness, abandonment, and profound sadness. BUT the sun always rises again. The tomb is opened. Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, we have eternity to dwell with God. Even Job’s story has a happy ending.

We lost our beloved Pastor Craig, but I thank God for his ministry, his leadership, and his inspired preaching. I pray his influence will be just as great with our fellow Christians in Oakland, Florida, and I enthusiastically look forward to the arrival of our new pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Coeur d’Alene. Good things are about to happen. Praise God!
 
In His Name,
Kent ​
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Carolyn Keefer
7/21/2021 09:45:28 pm

Thank you Kent! Such a good reminder to all of us that are so sad to see Pastor Craig leave that God has a plan. We need to trust, hope and pray! Thank you for sharing!

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Karen Huber
7/22/2021 07:47:46 am

I should just "ditto" Carolyn's remarks!
It is so true that during a time of "loss" it is difficult to see that there is always rainbow of hope and promise on the other side!

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Patricia Tiede
7/22/2021 08:01:33 am

With so much negativity these post-covid times, it is wonderful to hear positive remarks from First Prezzers. That is why I keep coming back. The music, the people, and the comraderie. Thank you all.

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Jackie Velez
7/22/2021 02:08:30 pm

Thanks so much for your inspiring words. We all need to look forward instead of looking back. Your words are very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

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