Week Ten - Homeless

 

Jeff likes to tell people we’re homeless. For the next two weeks we’re volunteering to build houses with Habitat for Humanity in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. To make our 200 square foot camper a home, for me it needs flowers and for Jeff, coffee. 

I might also like some décor - flannel sheets, ambient lighting, books and the digital photo frame full of memories. It’s the simple things really. 


We’re working on three homes for three single moms and six children. One mom was asked what she was looking forward to the most. She said,  “Never being told I have to leave.”

In Bible Study Fellowship this year we’re studying the exile and return of God’s people from the land of Israel - a whole nation, homeless. They had to leave because they rejected their God, His holy covenant with them and defiled the land by shedding innocent blood. What is so amazing is that God will not abandon them! He will bring them home. But first, HE must renovate their hearts or this relationship will not work. (see Ezekiel 36:24-38)  What really amazes me is that He asks nothing from them - He will do it all (v 36). 
Grace. Amazing Grace. 

What I love about studying the Old Testament is that it points to the future - the New Testament. Everything points to God sending His Son Jesus to bring His people home. It also points to the future beyond us - our forever home! 
All of us are truly homeless without Jesus. 


What is this creature? 



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  1. JulieRSeptember 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM

    I’ve been traveling along with you through your blog. Thank you for sharing your journey! I am loving it!

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    1. JanaOctober 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM

      Thank you so much, Julie! I’m so honored that you would want to!! 🩵😍

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  2. KrisOctober 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM

    The pictures have been beautiful. I do enjoy all your wildlife photos! Miss you my friend!

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