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Monday, May 26, 2008

Long ago, and so far away...

Hello All!

It has been a really long time since I blogged out here. I think that is because the demands of life have gotten a little hectic since my blog.
I have been in college on and off since 2000. This is my first semester ever taken in the summer. I think it's going well so far. I am actually enjoying it a little. I know it's my summer- but it's not like I get it off for work, so it's not such a big deal. It just feels like any other time with a whole lot less snow.:)

John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Also read 1 John 2:7-14.

I just wanted to take this time to encourage you to make it a point to show others love this summer. I always find that I have two choices in summer- one is to be selfish and work on making myself happy. The second option is to give my time and energy to those who really need it. My church does adopt-a-block where we outreach to nearby neighborhoods and clean their yard, and serve picnic food. This is not a ploy to get them in the church on Sunday... but just to serve others and love them as Christ would. I find when I join in with this that I feel complete. Because as Christians-loving others is commanded of us. People will know we are followers of Christ - when they see that we genuinely love others.

There are opportunities all around. Someone needs groceries and doesn't have the transportation to help. There are people in Nursing Homes that never get to see their loved ones. There are people in the church who just needs someone to show them we and Christ cares.

What can you do this summer?
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