To the casual observer there was nothing unusual about these six hours. To the casual observer this Friday was a normal Friday. Six hours of routine. Six hours of the expected.

Six hours, one Friday.

On Friday, February 14, 2025, our daughter, Jenna Grace Sneed, said "I DO" to Nathaniel Middlebrooks in a beautiful ceremony attended by friends and family. We are excited for them as they begin this new chapter in their lives, and we are excited to see how God will use them for His glory.

The story of Abraham shows just how reliable God is when He says He will do something. God made this enormous promise to Abraham when He told him that he would be the father of many people. This important promise not only changed the direction of Abraham's life, but it also set the stage for the nation of Israel and, in the end, for all people.

The grace of God is often described as a transformative force that can change the lives of those who accept it. It can bring peace, joy, and a sense of purpose to people who feel lost or disconnected. The grace of God is often seen as a source of comfort and hope, especially in times of hardship or suffering.

Some divine words provide consolation, while others are poetic, and some even cause our minds to struggle with what is being spoken. If I asked 100 people what their favorite words from scripture were, I am confident I would get 100 different answers. But today, I'd like to share with you what the two most beautiful words in all of scripture are to me.

The conversation lasted a few more minutes, and several of the missionaries shared their thoughts with me. The conversation then shifted to the modern culture of Panama and how it affected the church. All of the missionaries are members of a local church in Panama and are working hard to spread the gospel in their communities. These missionaries have served in the country for varying lengths of time, ranging from three to seventeen years, and they have all come to the same conclusion: their job is to be faithful to the Lord and share the gospel as much as possible.