Early in my ministry (in the land before time) I was a youth pastor and one of the gals in my youth group married a young man who had a clear call to ministry.  Later, as I pastored near Youngstown, Jon and Paulette attended the church I served. Although separated by distance and the busyness of our schedules (they have spent their lives in pastor ministry or as missionaries (4 years in Africa)), Jon and I have remained best friends.

Last Friday he came to Lima to spend a day with me!  We ate at Max and Erma's in Findlay, went to all my favorite train watching locations (we were just driving and talking, so it didn't matter where we went), laughed, cried, and prayed together.  What a super day!

I have many great friends, but what a joy to be able to share my joys and challenges with my pastor/friend who understands me and I get to be a blessing to him.

I pray all of you have such a friend!

Pastor Mark