Whew!

Been home all day trying to get things done around here. The boys don't like it when I'm home because they have to do "real" school work. Thankfully they don't see reading as real schooling.

This Saturday is the day! New Moon will be released at midnight. Sadly Target will not be open. Yes I know, I called them. I wanted to pick up the movie at midnight because I'm working but alas no go. I could go to Wal-Mart but Target has the 3 disc version. Haven't quite figured out how to swing this one. Maybe I'll go as soon as they open on Saturday...

Brian's service was nice. It wasn't as sad as others that I have been too. I informed Dave that I wanted a party when I die. He said "don't worry, I will be having a party." Not quite sure how to take that one lol. Here's Pastor Hersch.

Shelly


Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2nd Corinthians 5:17



I read about a lady who stopped her three-pack-a-day smoking habit.

When she talked over her decision with her doctor, he warned her she might find herself becoming a bit irritable.

With a straight face, she shared that this hadn't been the case at all. She assured him she had remained her normal, sweet, kindly self. Of course, he was impressed - - until she also said that though she remained normal, that was not true of her friends.

During the first weeks of her quitting, she found her friends had become so disagreeable she couldn't stand to be around them. Without realizing it, this lady had discovered a basic truth: people often see their reflection in those around them.

When I'm in a good mood, it seems everyone I come in contact with seems to be happy as well. On the other hand, if I'm a little bit cranky, I can't believe how irritable everyone else seems to be.
I'm forced to confess they haven't changed; it was me. They are only reflecting my attitude.

That's one of the many reasons I love my Savior. He didn't reflect the emotions and feelings others directed toward Him. When He was beaten, He didn't fight back. When He was lied about, He didn't lie in return. When He was hated, He didn't get nasty. Indeed, when people nailed Him to a cross, He forgave them.

All this Jesus suffered for us. All this He did so you and I might be remade, so we might become new creatures. As Saint Paul said to the Corinthian church, we sinful persons, because of the Christ, are transformed into saints. Those headed for hell are redirected to heaven.

Because Jesus loves me, I can reflect His love to others. He cares for me, so I can reflect that concern in the way I live.

Now understand, anyone will tell you I don't always succeed at being sweetness and light. . . . but I do try. And when I fail, it's good to know my Savior won't.



Pastor Hersch