We’ve been having such a rich time here with G, D, and the kids. Sunday night, they hosted dinner and invited G’s mom, his two sisters, and their friend and her husband. It was really special to meet G’s oldest sister for the first time and hang out with the rest of the family. One unexpected surprise of the evening: their friend’s husband was Dalton Lee—the man whose life inspired the movie The Falcon and the Snowman. He was the real-life “Snowman” character. Definitely an interesting person and one of those “only God” kind of moments.
Monday morning brought a small but meaningful moment. While D’s housekeeper and nanny was cutting my hair, Tom mentioned that someone from church had called needing info for the Foursquare report. That opened the door for a conversation about church and ministry. She shared that her family has been traveling an hour each Sunday to minister to youth at a church they felt led to. It was such a refreshing, Spirit-led exchange—just one of those surprise moments that reminded me how good it feels to talk about the Lord with someone who's also pressing in.
Later that day, Tom had lunch with Dad, and I had lunch with D. Then we all regrouped at the house and made homemade pizzas—on the BBQ! It was such a fun, relaxed evening.
Tuesday started with a walk around the neighborhood with D and G. Afterward, Tom and I joined G for lunch at P.F. Chang’s, and then the guys went to see Hancock, while D and I did some window shopping at the outdoor mall until it was time to pick up the kids from summer camp. Since R and L couldn’t join us for Tom’s birthday celebration the next night, G invited them over for dinner that evening. G made an amazing salmon salad with grilled bread, and L brought a deliciously decadent chocolate cake for dessert. It was another evening filled with family, conversation, laughter, and good food. After everyone left, the four of us played Hearts... and I lost miserably. 😄
Today was packed. We picked up Mom and Dad and spent the day at the Getty Museum. We only made it through one of the five buildings, but it was beautiful. We had lunch at the restaurant that overlooks L.A.—although, thanks to the usual clouds and haze, the view didn’t quite cooperate. Still, the food and the company made it worthwhile. I’m pretty sure I’m growing larger by the day! 😅 Afterward, I came home for a quick rest, and now we’re getting ready for dinner at Houston’s in Manhattan Beach. Honestly, I’m not even hungry anymore!
Throughout all of this, we’ve had scattered opportunities to share our story and testimony. I’ve been praying that each little seed planted would be watered and harvested in God’s perfect timing.
Oswald Chambers – July 9: “Will You Examine Yourself?”
"You cannot serve Jehovah, for He is a holy God…"
—Joshua 24:19
Do I rely on anything or anyone more than God—even in the smallest way? Do I secretly trust in a personality trait, a favorable circumstance, or my own understanding?
It’s true—I cannot live a holy life. But I can choose to let Christ live it through me. It’s not about striving to be worthy; it’s about surrendering to the One who is.
“I will serve the Lord” isn’t something said impulsively. It’s a deliberate act of faith—especially when I feel weakest, most unworthy, and tempted to believe that “it can’t mean me.” But it does. It does mean me.
The sin of unbelief limits God’s power in our lives—not because He lacks power, but because we don’t make room for it. Jesus couldn’t do many mighty works because of people’s unbelief.
The question isn’t “can I believe?”—it’s “will I?”
Amen!
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