I am with my wife Debbie at Miami County Hospital in Paola, KS. She had a partial knee replacement the other day and is recovering from the surgery. The 'torturers' (rehab therapists) come in several times a day and work with her. I usually write this blog from the Country Bean coffee-shop, but, today I have to write from my wife's hospital room. Deb wonders how she can be walking fine on her knee one day, and the next she can hardly put pressure on it. She wishes she had been playing volleyball, basketball, or ice hockey so she has a good explanation! The only explanation I can give is that these bodies we are in are not redeemed. Our soul and spirit is redeemed if we know Jesus Christ, but not our bodies. Our bodies are dying. When we get to Heaven we will get a new glorified body. That body will never feel pain, disease, or sickness. That body will be perfect. People often ask if we will be recognizable in Heaven. God's Word says we will "know as we are known". Yes, we will recognize others and they will recognize us. Even our personalities will be similar, but without the sin, weaknesses, and iniquities. Though this life can be a real struggle at times, it is comforting to know that this life is not all there is! I am looking forward to Heaven some great day!