today at chip's funeral, ken made an interesting comment on how what happened monday was not an "accident", but rather a timely occurrence instituted by God Almighty, just as all "accidents" are. i think (correct me if i am wrong ken) that what he implied was that God is in control, and that what happened monday took place for a certain reason, and we are going to find that out as we stay faithful to God. however, i still find myself hurting, and wishing this "accident" never took place. then i stop and realize that what i am wishing for is for God to act differently, and to not intervene like He did and does. in all honesty i really do not know what to come of all this and i can't imagine what beth and the kids are going through mentally and spiritually. i think death is the epitome of how God's ways are higher than ours, and that we don't understand things like He does.
ken, i want to thank you for your leadership at CCIPH. it is leaders like you, ben, michael w., and yes chip that have made our congregation be so devoted to Christ. thank you for all your discipling, caring, praying, and leading. thank you for being worthy to follow. and for following Jesus yourself so carefully. and thank you ellen for being there for ken and being an incredible help-mate.
"come Lord Jesus come..."

chris g