When Paul wrote to the Philippians, as we heard today, he recounts that his life had had its ups and downs, he had had his good times and bad, it was not always steady going. Paul was saying that his life, like the opening of "A Tale of Two Cities" - was the best of times and the worst of times. But Paul tells us that he has learned the secret of balancing his equilibrium - namely, his unity with Christ Jesus. That oneness allows us to not be overwhelmed by the bad nor be puffed up by the good, but rather to see everything as a gift from God that allows us to give thanks and then to give service. Who we are and what we have is a gift from a loving God, given to us freely and generously with the invitation to respond in gratitude with a life of service. The gift makes us, the recipient, a gift to others. That is the secret ... and it is a good one ... so pass the word.
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On this beautiful, sunny, warm Steeler Sunday, I spent the afternoon with a group of individuals (mostly women) at a "Basket Bingo Event" at the local firehall as a fundraiser for the local Brush Creek Faith In Action organization which has an outreach to our local Seniors in need of assistance. I've mentioned them before - a worthy group of volunteers. This Basket Bingo was a major money raiser, and a good time was had be all (even though I won nothing). I serve on the Board of Brush Creek Faith in Action.
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This marks the 200th post since I began Journey Thoughts last March 11th. I am humbled by the response and honored to be able to share my journey. God bless you all.
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