Interesting today. We sold our car, Thank you, Lord. The couple was so nice and gracious. I commented, I prayed that the car would go to the right people, so I hope you will be really happy with it. The lady laughed and said, We prayed that we would find the right car. Very cool. Now I'm praying the car will run great for them for the ages. They needed a new car because they were rear-ended last week in one of their old cars and it wasn't worth the repairs. See how all this works?

But, beyond this good news, it turns out that this couple is in ministry with a Christian organization called The Way--Biblical Research, Teaching, and Fellowship. I know nothing about it, but boy, I've been wanting to get out of organized church and do home fellowship, which this is. It seems, from what I've read on their website, that seeking truth from Scripture is their main objective, including going to the ancient texts and learning the Hebrew and Greek cultures from the time frame the Scriptures were written. It seems honest and pure, no fluff, no "programs," no buildings, no waste. Instead, people wanting in-depth study, by the Holy Spirit's guidance, that will change their lives through obedience.

I realize I may have offended some who are happy in their church. I apologize for that, it is not my intent to knock faithful ministers and hard working church goers, I am somewhat in that category myself. I'm just saying that I'm open to exploring a concept modeled after the early New Testament churches.

If anyone has heard of this group, let me know what you know. Check it out at http://www.theway.org/
They have home fellowships all over the world and there is on here in Seminole that I will find out about. They've been around since 1942, where have I been?

I was so excited. WOW! It's so neat when God answers a prayer and then gives you even more than you bargained for. Of all the people in this huge area, look who bought the car! And truly, I can't tell you how much I've been questioning the organized church. It seems 90% of them have watered down truth if not bailed on it altogether. The verse printed on the business card is John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Their motto is The Prevailing Word.

It seems they don't have a list of doctrine, but the Word, all of it, is their doctrine. I'm guessing.

This whole episode reminds me of when I attended the bridal shower for my minister's son's fiance. The minister's wife and mother of the groom said that for years she has prayed for her sons' future wives, listing the godly qualities she wanted. And then God gave them this wonderful girl who far exceeds all expectations. She said, God takes our pitiful little prayers and blesses them far abundantly and above what we should deserve. So true. I think I've all ready told you this...oh, well. It happened to me today and it feels so good.

So the couple who bought our car is moving to Ohio where the ministry headquarters is. They called tonight to say they couldn't find the car jack (sp?). Well, where does a car jack go? Where does a frying pan go? I couldn't begin to tell you.

KEM of Increased Faith