"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." 3rd John, Verse 4

This is my version of the Today Show, since I am doing it today, and since today is Tuesday, October 28, 2014. That fellow in the middle of the photo is Loren Hill. We go way back. When we moved to the Houston area we joined Braeburn Baptist Church where Loren's dad was pastor, Bro. Jess Hill. That was 1970. Bro. Jess has gone on to his reward but we have known and loved this family for all these years. Loren was around 10 when we came to Braeburn and the wife was one of the teacher aids that helped to teach and work with him at the private Christian academy at the Church. She also would later teach two of his daughters beginner piano. Here's the most recent update from Bro. Loren:

Terri and Loren Hill

"Almost 8 years ago Terri and I made our first trip to Africa. Overwhelmed by the magnitude and need we decided to give much of our time and resources to try and make a difference. We knew we could not help all of the children but we knew we could help a few. Nearly 8 years later with the help of our church, our friends and relatives almost 3000 meals are being served everyday. With all of us pitching in we have been able to purchase land on the famous Nile River where we have transformed a village "Wakisi", we brought water, built roads, brought in electricity, and built a children's village (Mashah Village) where orphaned children are raised and cared for every day, we also have built a community center, and have most recently built a school for our children. We now have 25 children and have completed 4 more homes to bring in 32 more. These kids are desperate for a home and a place where they feel secure and wanted. How do we help Africa? Through the children, sharing Christ with them and showing them how to make a difference in their own world. Please consider helping us help these children, the cost to support one child for one year is $2,500.00. Join us please and help us care for another one of these little guys or gals. We can all testify to you that you will be glad you did. By the way, come see this with us and experience a world that you may not have ever known existed. Fair warning: you will never be the same."

We know that Bro. Jess would be so proud of the work God has accomplished through his kids. Loren's mom, Sister Lorna Hill, continues the legacy of faith and ministry even to this day. When I saw this posting on Facebook I was immediately drawn to that statement made by the Apostle John as found in the 3rd Epistle of John, Verse 4: "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." Loren's life has not been without challenges and struggles. I don't know of many that are. Yet, the grace of God is an overcoming source at work in the lives of those who are His own. His dad made an impact on our lives and we are thankful for the legacy he handed down. I know I knocked many a door with Bro. Jess and saw him share his heart with many people. He loved to see people come to know Christ about as much as anyone I ever knew. We thank God for those from the past and for those who continue to seek out others for the cause of Christ. I know this is mostly a personal thing to us, but, you too can pray for the ministry Loren is involved with, and, we can all be encouraged to do what we can for the Kingdom. Amen.  ....More later.