Urgent...

There was a song in the late 70's/early 80's called "Urgent". It really was a song of urgency, the beat was like that of either an ambulance or police car that was desperately in search of a cure or to solve a case. That is what our lives are at times, especially now. The heart races, beating faster and faster, until we can no longer be sure of where our normal beat is. And we must control that, because on our own a state of urgency will kill us, emotionally and/or physically. We must realize that we are not the one's in control. And we must realize who is best to deal with the urgency.

Joy to the world!

Christmas comes fast and as we await the birth of the babe we also know the sadness and hurt He went through. But we also know the joy in the sacrifice from both the babe and God. Peace be still!!! The Lord is with you!!!

Discretion is the better part of valor

I have an employee that is insistent about informing the whole universe or at least the whole district where we work about her feelings of various interpretations of directives and then the whole circuit about her well wishes. In and of itself she should be free to say what she wants. And she is. But as the Taoists say freedom should not take the place of consideration of feelings and also should be approached with discretion. This is a truism, but it is up to the person to choose whether to use discretion or in the name of "Being Right" roll over everyone in his/her wake. Clearly Jesus didn't think of being right reigning supreme over compassion. Being Right doesn't mean flaunting it all over the neighborhood; on the other hand it does mean teach, rebuking, exhorting and encouraging others as well as being compassionate. May we always remember that there but for the grace of God go us!

Smelling the cookies

I love Christmas time. It is when the world celebrates!!! Better than Mardi Gras, which for me was fun!! Better than the Super Bowl, which is sometimes fun but most of the time it's the commercials that are fun!!! We celebrate the fact that we will give each other presents and enjoy each other's company and most important someone came into the world that offered salvation and said "Guess what? You can be in my family. You can be in peace with God!" I love it and enjoy it. What a wonderful time of the year!

An important thing to remember during this time is that it is truly a time to relax and enjoy. So many are bustling to buy this Christmas present or cook this meal or plan for guests that it is amazing the energy levels to be maintained. These times are fun, but we forget to rest and enjoy what we've done...let's remember this is why we do what we do, to rest and relax so that we can rise again and grow,