Before You Complain

Put your glasses on before you complain,

You want to see clearly what’s happening;

No, not those sunglasses. . . the Son Glasses,

You need the wisdom that Jesus will bring.

Maybe you’re too tired to concentrate,

Maybe you’ve got some burden on your heart;

Best you talk to the LORD honestly now,

That’s how a new miracle can start.

The Unexpected Light That Caught My Attention

A tiny flash of light!  Did I really see it as I walked by the vanity on the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night? 

I came back, and from that angle, yes!  I saw a speck of bright light in the darkness.  It came from the side of my fanny pack purse.  Shocked, I picked up the purse and retreated back to the bathroom so I could turn on that light without awakening my husband.

The culprit was the very small flashlight I carried in the zippered side pocket.  When I removed it from the purse it lit up the entire bathroom.  

Aaaaaaack.  How long had it been on? I fumbled with the miniature trouble-maker’s switch and got it turned off.  

In the morning my husband tested the tiny battery and it had a high reading; it would be good for a long time. He was surprised, too. 

Sometimes in the dark we can’t see anything, but there are glow-in-the-dark objects, the barest of light coming through the curtains at the window, the faint bluish night light in the hallway.  Only once had I experienced total darkness, and that was during a guided tour of the Carlsbad Caverns, an experience of unforgettable, momentary shock.

What Happened That Week

        Today's the day.  The palm fronds decorate the front of the church to remind people of a special event.  Let's find out more. And, let's find out what happened the rest of that week.  It doesn't take a long time to read, and you do remember where your Bible is?

April 13:  Palm Sunday, Triumphal Entry:   Matthew 21:1-11  — Mark 11:1-11  

                          —   Luke 19: 28-44  — John 12:12-19

April 14 Sundown until sundown on April 15:  Passover

Initiated in Egypt: Exodus 12:3-28  

Observed at Sinai:  Numbers 9:14

Observed at the conquest: Joshua 5:10-12

Observed by Christ:  Matthew 26:18-20  —  Mark 14:12-17   —  Luke 22:1-16 

                                      — John 13:1-17 

(You do want to read the rest of the history, don't you?  It's important.)

Does It Matter to You?

        Does life present a challenge to the reasonable person? 

        Do you consider yourself a sensible person with logical thinking?  Do you ask pertinent questions and sort through the answers you find?  Are you careful in accepting information you receive?  Is truth important for things both small and large? 

        Sometimes what we’ve heard as we were growing up needs to be updated.  Many new facts have surfaced from scholars, scientists,  even your mom and dad who have now grown a little older than they used to be.

        Here’s a suggestion for you  It’s an experiment in putting two-and-two together. Won’t take much time.  

        Don’t just turn aside; you might be able to explore some ideas that are well worth the small effort. 

        All of the above was a verbal challenge to Chuck. He smiled and