A JOURNEY BEGINS
A journey begins, it’s often harsh, especially after 65
Time is the enemy, not enough, too much
We put our minds on hold or think of tomorrow
Nothing is comfortable but we tell our mind relax, ignore
We will soon be there, all will be well, you’ll see, promise

Day – night – there, another journey
Luggage, immigration, transfer
Hotel, stunning sights, new smells, strange sounds
The light is perfect, pictures, walks
Dinner tastes unusually good, fading, worn out it’s time to sleep

A new morning, although the first night’s sleep is a little fitful
Showered, refreshed, dressed, sunny
Out the window amazing sights, a new place, adventure ahead
Walking to breakfast, hungry, the difficulty on the journey to forgotten
I’m here, quick breakfast, all put together, let’s go

Clay Corvin 9/24/15 sitting in the Alitalia lounge at JFK waiting on my flight
It’s been an all day journey so far. It’s just the price you pay for adventure.

47
FORTY-SEVEN YEARS TOGETHER – spanning six decades
A quick dance – a slow tango
Meals and thrills and a cast of thousands
Many at our table-even more at our restaurants

We have learned to hang on, hang in, hang out
Struggled with lymphedema, cancer, allergies, flu
Pains lasting decades
Heartache lasting twenty plus years

Yet here we are
Together and better than ever
Each day my refrain is good morning God
Thank you for life-Thank you for Carol

We look with pride at our children and their mates
They live life with zest
Properly exhibiting the travel bug that their dad worked so hard to bequeath
Thank you Lord for our children-all six of them

Grandchildren are a blessing and we have three precious blessings
Kids say the darnedest things and ours surely did
Grandkids say the cutest things and ours do
Thank you Father for our grandchildren

We are so blessed with friends
Carol is so likable, faithful and true-her friends are lifelong and wonderful
My friends especially bless us some over forty plus years-I am grateful for them
Carol is my best friend-she is the best part of me-my guide and counselor

Thank you Carol as we celebrate another year- number 47 years of marriage
You have walked the walk and talked the talk-you are the best
Thank you for your courage, loyalty, insights and faithfulness
So proud to be with you, so proud you are my wife, thank you for this life

Clay Corvin
On this the occasion of our 47th Wedding Anniversary
I LOVE YOU CAROL
September 14, 2015

A new day dawns, David crowned with victory over his foes
Today we live our life victoriously for Jesus gives us HIS victory
Soon Jesus will return in triumph over the World-He is Lord, He is king
Jesus alone will be exalted

Jesus secret was His strength in the Lord God
A prevailing strength-Jesus only did the Father’s will
Refusing to act independently of the Father, He sought God’s face in prayer
Jesus alone will be exalted

Christ triumphed over all of His enemies on the Cross
Going to His death seeming meek and weak
The Father raised Him from the grave-Jesus is alive today
Christ alone will be exalted

One day Jesus will be crowned with many crowns
Absolute, omnipotent sovereignty
King of kings and Lord of Lords Jesus is the true representation of the Godhead bodily
Jesus alone will be exalted

Christ died for us-each one of us as if there were no other of us
He bore our sin to the Cross and on that Cross He paid my price, our price
His sacrifice is a worthy and perfect sacrifice-It saves us forever
Jesus alone will be exalted

Christ trusts in the Father
He trusts God’s promise and in the character of the Father as God of all things
He knows the Father, He is from God, He is with God, indeed He is God
Christ alone will be exalted

Jesus kingdom is based on power-the ultimate power of the Father
When He returns it will be forceful and violent
In an instant every enemy of God will be discovered –He knows who belongs to Him
Jesus alone will be exalted

Our God is outraged at sin – His holiness cannot tolerate it – His righteousness responds
Man’s anemic view of God will be destroyed
The Lord is angry at the wicked every day
Jesus alone will be exalted

The Lord is passionate in the prosecution of His wrath against sin and evil
His judgment will be permanent and complete and He will swallow the wicked
In that day of Jesus return the Lord will deal with the wicked by His strength
Christ alone will be exalted

At last Jesus the Lord will reign in absolute power-He will not forget us
We will see Him face to face – Lord and King we will follow Him
Throughout eternity He will be our Lord and we will be His people
Jesus alone will be exalted
Clay Corvin September 12, 2015

Charles Salter loved his wife and children intensely and without reservation

He talked about them, was proud of them and spent time with them

Charles loved Jesus and constantly sought His direction and guidance

Quick to share his faith – consistent in living a Godly life

His family and friends were of particular importance to Charles

Charles was careful not to complain-He didn’t want to burden others with his problems

He had a strong sense of honor and always did His best

He loved his community and his country

Trustworthy in his personal and professional life

He knew what it meant to give his word

Loyal to his colleagues, his employer, his church, his family, his friends and Jesus

Charles could always be counted on to be there

Helpful to anyone that needed help

Charles was quick to jump in and do what needed to be done

Friendly to those that cared for him and those that didn’t

He was always a positive factor in any setting

Courteous to the kind and unkind

He made a decision early in his life to be polite and well spoken

Kind to friend and foe alike

It was in his nature to be kind to everyone

Obedient to the Lord, and in all areas of his life

Charles always practiced doing the next right thing, period

Cheerful in his heart, in his manner, in his thoughts

He loved people and enjoyed being with them

Thrifty with his money and yours and generous to the Lord

He lived carefully and practically and provided for his family

Brave and courageous of heart- he did things right

Difficult situations and difficult people didn’t scare Charles

Clean of mind, clean of heart, Jesus occupied his thoughts

Charles knew how important it was to let Jesus guide your thoughts and actions

Reverent to the Lord – he was a man that understood we have an awesome God

Charles had a healthy fear of the Lord-the beginning of wisdom

A real man, a wonderful friend, a great colleague- now with Jesus

We are sad- heartbroken- we were blessed to have you – adieu

CLAY CORVIN August 28, 2015   http://www.claycorvin.com

John loved people
His first words – “How can I help?”
He was concerned about your needs
Always quick to pray for a needy student, friend or fellow faculty member
He would do his share of the work and yours too
John knew how to fix mechanical equipment and he fixed cars
For those who could pay, for those who couldn’t pay
Many hundreds of Seminary students had a car because John fixed it

John loved his family, deeply, thoroughly and consistently
They talked about stuff and things – he wanted them to have the best
He strived for them to be the best and they all know Jesus
John was quick to remind you that your name was carved in God’s hands
That Jesus didn’t have an eraser – Christ took us, kept us and walked with us
I can fix that John would say and would give beyond giving to you and for you
He was your friend without airs, no judging, always there
John was a special person that just cared for others like he cared for his family

A friend, a confessor, a good listener
His humility legendary, never self-serving
A hard worker, you came first with John
John loved the Lord, he shared Jesus
Loved by his students
An indefatigable and tireless worker
John didn’t see himself as a great leader – he was
He didn’t seek accolades – he has them in the halls of heaven

John was our friend
He cared for us
He loved us as best he could
Best regards to Jesus and your Father – We already miss you brother

Clay Corvin August 24, 2015
http://www.rememberme.com

GOD has a Word for you – Jesus
Creation is groaning in bondage – Jesus
The truth has been presented to us – Jesus
Christians act like pagans – Jesus
God’s Word to you – His saving Word – His healing word – Jesus

How can we learn to believe?
How can we teach others to believe?
How can we communicate the Gospel?
What can we do to lead the lost to Christ?
A life focused on Christ, available, usable, open, loving is the How

Jesus is the way
Christ is the all-inclusive Word of God
He is the Alpha and Omega – the first and the last
Jesus is the heir of all things, the boundary of history
Everything we need for a God-like life is found in Jesus

Jesus is the Creator
Everything comes from His hand –absolute, complete, total
He is the originator of all life processes
Before Abraham was born I AM
Jesus is Lord of all – He is Lord indeed

Jesus sustains all things
He is untouchable, unseeable, unweighable, pure force
Everything exists in Him
All things are maintained by Him
Jesus is God’s everything, just like God, He is God

Jesus is the redeemer
He satisfies our deepest need
He is our God connection-the only way to the Father
Our world desperately needs to be redeemed
Jesus was the blood sacrifice-His blood pays the price for our redemption

Jesus is greater than angels
He is not a servant
He is the Son of God –He has all authority from the Father
He is the beginning and the end, the originator and sustainer
The heir of all things, Jesus Christ is our Savior

Clay Corvin August 22, 2015
http://www.claycorvin.com

YOU – PROVERBS 4:20-26

The Christian Walk is a call for YOU
Outlining the who, what, when, where of a daily Christian Life
Let me say again and again-Pray, walk and do
A Christian is called to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord Jesus
We don’t tell others how to walk this way-we share the Gospel
The Lost always act like the lost-dead in their trespasses and sin
We commend ourselves to walk this way-His Words caution YOU

How then shall we live? What are the things we do?
Pray, read God’s Word, listen to the Holy Spirit, be an ambassador

Read the Word of God
Our lives are a work of grace-Jesus loves you
He tells you about his love, his mercy and grace
Packaged in the Bible-a living Word to his children
Guiding us to live Godly lives, forgiving lives, and consecrated lives
Remember his Word, Jesus is alive, the Holy Spirit quickens our soul
His Word brings health to our physical body, it is living in us

Discipline your life-learning to be kind and gentle – people need Jesus
Set aside grudges-bear evil for no one – confess your sin and change
Give the Lord Jesus your bad thoughts
He will remove your stinking thinking and give you positive thoughts
He made us, He knows us, daily surrender to Him-do what He says

Watch your mouth – set aside cursing – don’t do it
Swallow your hard words – stop your gossip
Today proclaim in word and deed that you will only say good

We have eyelids so we can close our eyes to lustful evil
Pornography out of your life – quit lustful thinking
Remember discipline – when you start down the evil road
Grab yourself as soon as you can and ask Jesus to put you back on His road
Run from sexual sin – it capitavates your soul
You cannot be whole caught up in sexual sin – Jesus will cleanse you

People count with Jesus – you certainly do – He died for you
Everyone you see – saved or lost – count with Jesus
We are called as a Christ partner to make sure they know they count
Proclaim the Word of God in love – especially to a brother or sister
Be the Word of God to the Lost – love them, pray for them, live kindly with them
Jesus is Lord, He is Lord of all – The Christian walk is a call for YOU

August 1, 2015
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