Be All That You Can Be

I borrowed that from the Army. No kidding, you're saying. The sermon this morning involved being the persons God created us to be. One of the ways that's accomplished is to share the gift of self.

When I retired, I thought I'd have this endless supply of time. I've allowed busyness to take over. I have great thoughts and ideas of how I will minister to others. Time to put them into action. After all, our actions reflect what we truly believe. If I want to check my focus, I have a look at my calendar and my checkbook!

Magnificent Journey

Reading the second chapter of Luke this morning and thinking about the journey Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem--it's a distance of around 60 miles. Nearing the end of her pregnancy and traveling on a donkey, Mary wasn't having an easy ride. No paved roads, no rest stops and no comfortable place to rest on arrival. What great faith they both had to break with the morality of their day and to undertake this journey proscribed by the law.

As a believer, I am in awe of their faith and obedience and grateful for both.