The internet prayer ministry for the Stout Family Mission in Latvia
Purpose Statement:
PRAYER WORKS: The purpose of the Interlock Prayernet is to provide a weekly update of prayer needs and answered prayers to the friends of Larry and Debbie Stout, missionaries who worked and lived in Latvia from 1990-2006. In addition, Larry reflects on current events from a Reformed world and life view in a series of short articles. On this website, the archives of these are listed under Topics of World Affairs, Religion and Life, Popular Culture, Politics and Democracy and Academic Subjects. Comments are welcomed, but prayers are needed!
WHY GAS PRICES ARE TOO LOW by Larry Stout, 6/22/08
WHY GAS PRICES ARE TOO LOW by Larry Stout
I once complimented my Russian translator after a service, and he turned to me and asked, “How would you know if I translated well or not?” He was right, and the same could be said for our understanding of fuel prices. For almost all of us, we have no idea of whether we are paying too much at the pump.
By now, most readers are wondering if I have been living in a cave for the past year, because the price of oil has certainly been rapidly escalating. In fact, the price of gas has more than doubled in the past five years. But, this fact is still not a good barometer for determining if the cost is too high today. It is a matter of economics – supply, demand, and market forces.
I once complimented my Russian translator after a service, and he turned to me and asked, “How would you know if I translated well or not?” He was right, and the same could be said for our understanding of fuel prices. For almost all of us, we have no idea of whether we are paying too much at the pump.
By now, most readers are wondering if I have been living in a cave for the past year, because the price of oil has certainly been rapidly escalating. In fact, the price of gas has more than doubled in the past five years. But, this fact is still not a good barometer for determining if the cost is too high today. It is a matter of economics – supply, demand, and market forces.
Stout Family Christmas 2006
Stout family left to right: David, Divya, Rob, Elizabeth, Debbie, Hope, Larry, Olya, Aaron. Prayer Requests for Week of June 22, 2008
JUNE-AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Jun 29 – Stout’s son Aaron marries his bride Becky Strasser
Jul 7-11 – Larry teaches at FBME Bank in Nicosia, Cyprus
July 17-19 – Larry speaks at International Institute for Christian Studies Conference in Kansas City, Missouri
July 23-29 – Larry teaches a Leadership Seminar at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, India
August 12-30 – Larry teaches at SSE Riga, Latvia (undergrad, graduate, and Exec Ed)
PRAYER REQUESTS:
WONDERFUL WEDDING: Next Sunday, Larry and Debbie’s son Aaron will be wedded to Becky Strasser. Larry will be officiating the ceremony. Many guests will be coming from all over the United States and even Canada. PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER ON SUNDAY AND THAT ALL THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE WEDDING WOULD GO WELL.
Jun 29 – Stout’s son Aaron marries his bride Becky Strasser
Jul 7-11 – Larry teaches at FBME Bank in Nicosia, Cyprus
July 17-19 – Larry speaks at International Institute for Christian Studies Conference in Kansas City, Missouri
July 23-29 – Larry teaches a Leadership Seminar at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, India
August 12-30 – Larry teaches at SSE Riga, Latvia (undergrad, graduate, and Exec Ed)
PRAYER REQUESTS:
WONDERFUL WEDDING: Next Sunday, Larry and Debbie’s son Aaron will be wedded to Becky Strasser. Larry will be officiating the ceremony. Many guests will be coming from all over the United States and even Canada. PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER ON SUNDAY AND THAT ALL THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE WEDDING WOULD GO WELL.
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