Gifts

At tonight’s prayer and Bible study, I am again reminded of God's generous character.  So many gifts… salvation … prayer … His Word …  the gift of friends … I am humbled to know that the God of the universe hears and answers prayers. 

Then,  our pastor offered a challenge.  This is what I remember.  How would I serve God if I did not have the limit of fear. Serving without fear. 

Monday Musings

I think it must be nearly impossible to watch videos from last month’s Medical Match at Meharry Medical College and not be moved to tears. After completing four years of medical school,  future physicians will learn where they will assigned for their residencies. Each short video gives us a peak of their amazing stories. Please take a minute and check them out here.... Meharry Medical College 
May I suggest you take a moment, navigate the site and discover the stories of some amazing individuals.. I know that you will be moved by their stories. 

"What comes form the heart, goes to the heart."

Samuel Taylor  Coleridge

Are you familiar with Meharry Medical College?  

Last month,  my friend Angie and I visited the campus of Meharry. 

Since 1876, Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee has been educating predominately African American physicians.  Affiliated with the United Methodist Church the Medical College continues to serve the poor and underserved. Meharry has a rich legacy that continues to make a difference in the communities across the country.

devoted themselves

"All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals ( including the Lord's Supper) and to prayer. " 

Acts 2: 42 ( NLT) 

Pet of the week, Stone Bunny

Our entry way is  stone bunny's temporary home. 

This cute bunny is the "pet" of the week. Technically it is a bunny bank. I was running short of time and needed to post a pet of the week. 

I hope you will enjoy the upcoming pets of the week. One will be a rescue dog and the other will be a  guide dog. 

Pray you have a safe and enjoyable weekend. 

This precious bunny was a find a the Boxwood Store here in Lexington. 

World Book Night

April 23 marks the 450 anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. In addition, this day also marks UNESCO’s International Day of the Book.

Tonight is also World Book Night, where free books at distributed at various locations in the United States.  The mission of WBN ... spreading the love of reading person to person.

The honorary chair of World Book Night: US  is Amy Poehler. In promoting this year’s event she said, “ I grew up loving books.  In today’s digital world, it is more important than ever to know how good it feels to have a good book in your hand.  I’m thrilled to be a part of World Book Night. People who read are people who dream, and we connect through the stories we live, and tell and read “

I feel so humbled to be a small part of the local celebration. This evening, the Lexington Chapter of Altrusa participated in World Book Night by distributing free books in Lexington on West Sixth Street near Altursa’s Free Little Library.  

If you love books like me… tonight was an exciting evening. Giving away books!

What a fantastic evening!

 A few of the Lexington members of Altursa

Earth Day

What are some ways that we may work to honor God's Creation by caring for our world?  I invite you to visit this  site www.BLESSEDEARTH.org. Once you arrive at this site you will find pratical ways to honor God's Creation in your life. 

As the temperatures increase, I am opening my windows and turning on fans. Limiting the use of air conditioning is one small way to be limit my carbon footprint. 

Monday Musings, Schedules

I begin my day with prayer and Bible study.

 my day ends with prayer.   

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”

Stephen Covey.

In class... I know, I need practice.

everlasting joy

“The best news of the Christian gospel is that the supremely glorious Creator of the universe has acted in Jesus Christ death and resurrection to remove every obstacle between us and himself so that we may find everlasting joy in seeing and savoring his infinite beauty."
John Piper

Substitutes

Arriving to water aerobics class Tuesday morning, I see a different lifeguard.   Sitting in the lifeguard stand, I see a person that does not inspire confidence. One glance at our guard, I hope no one in our class will have a medical emergency.  Our guard is dressed for a day at the office instead of guarding a water fitness class.  Students over fifty want a guard dressed to hit the water fast!

Then, Thursday’s exercise class … we had another substitute… our exercise instructor.  Class was so sad. Everyone wanted our regular instructor.  My class has had other substitute instructors; this particular teacher was not very good.

Until this week, I have not given substitutes much thought. Then, this week, I encounter  the word every day.  When I use food as a substitute to stuff my anger.  Or when a family member struggles with drug addition as a substitute for peace.

 It started with the BSF Lecture on Monday evening. Patty, our TL used every day events, to point to an important spiritual truth.

 Substitutionary atonement … Holy Week.  As Christians, we celebrate the significance of the suffering sacrifice of Jesus.  He was the perfect substitute for the sins of the world.  His life fulfilled every prophecy. Miracles, teaching, submission, and obedience were hallmarks of His life. Jesus is the Messiah. 

“For God so love the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16  (NIV)