It was a good day! My knee is hanging in there! I had a nice walk, pretty scenery, cool weather, and met some new pilgrim friends.
It’s a Sunday so I was expecting nothing to be open today. That is the tradition in Spain. It I found a cafe open about half way and they had the most delicious cherries! Then, when I strolled into Viana, the streets were crowded and music was playing. About 10 ft for the door of my hostel, there was a great band playing and a festival of some sort! I quickly made my way to the ticket booth so I could enjoy the festivities! It was so beautiful outside, and the foods I tried were delicious! I visited with another pilgrim staying in the same hostel and ee had a lot of fun! It was nice to feel less like a pilgrim, and more like a normal person for a bit.
I also had a lot of good conversation today all around religion. Inevitably, when I share that I’m a pastor I get some sort of surprised reaction. If people are from Europe, it’s mostly very Catholic so a female pastor is shocking. They don’t understand what a Methodist is unless they’re from the US or the UK. And many people want to know my thoughts on different issues. It usually leads to very interesting conversations. Today I talked with people about Sexual abuse, politics, abortion, and baptism! Yesterday I visited with a young girl who didn’t understand that Jesus loves us even before we “confess Jesus as Lord.” She couldn’t see how that would be possible if we didn’t say those words. I tried to explain our Wesleyan understanding of grace, and that grace is there before you even know it. God loves you before you love God. It sure she was buying it but she has a sweet heart and loves Jesus.
Now off to wash clothes and take a shower. It’s been 70 degrees the past few days, but it’s supposed to heat up tomorrow or the next day. I’m ready!
Buen Camino!
Sounds like a good with some new folks! I know I would have great fun meeting so many people!!!
I’m thrilled you were able to share your faith with others, even if you are a lady! 😊
On our way to Conroe and anxious to get started helping! Take are of you. x
I look forward to reading your updates every day! Curious what platform you are using for your website? Thank you.
Good to hear you’re feeling better and the knee is cooperating. It seems God has put you right to work being the light and love wherever you go! Love and prayers continue
Tina so glad your knee is better! And that you are taking some rest days. You are using wisdom! And what wonderful conversations you had yesterday!!! God is blessing you and using you💞
“Be strong and courageous, do not be frightened or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you may go”Joshua 1.9
You and God have got this!! Have a glorious day💞. Ann
I am so grateful your knee is better and that God has presented you with opportunities to share the message of grace. I can understand her reaction I think. It seems so improbable by human standards.
The festival sounds lovely. What a nice break. Good food must be such a treat.
Missing you at church but loving cheering you on for your walk. Prayers.