Mother's Day

We had a wonderful service this morning. Sis McLaughlin planned and orchestrated a great time of reflection on Mother's and issued a needful call "Back to the Basics".

She really has a word to young mothers in our day. I felt the Holy Ghost in what she said about standing up for truth, discipline, parents taking authority and respect. It is so evident that she is a great example by her three children. They are Godly.

Donnie sang "The Basics of Life" and he did great as always. That song brings back so many memories... I have been listening and studying some teaching by Chip Ingram on Balancing Life's Demands and some of what was said this morning dovetailed nicely.

Life, mostly because of our misplaced priorities, has a way of running out of control. I know I truly need to stop seeking after what all seems to matter, and focusing on the things that I know do... Happy Mother's Day.

Same Kind of Different as Me

If you know me you know I am always looking for a great book to read. I found one recently in a memior by Ron Hall and Denver Moore called Same Kind of Different as Me.

One of the most poinient nuggets I have found in the book is Denver, who for all intents and purposes was a modern day slave on a cotton field in Louissiana, telling "Mr. Ron" about friendship.

He asks about "catch and release" This odd behavior white folk have with fishin, where they catch a fish... appreciate it for a little while and through it back. In contrast "colored folks" they catch a fish... they take it home, show it to everyone they know, they are proud of it, and even use it to sustain themselves.

Ultimately his protrayal leads to the him saying, “If you is fishin for a friend you just gon’ catch and release, then I ain’t got no desire to be your friend…But if you is lookin for a real friend, then I’ll be one. Forever.”

I have been so blessed by friends that embody that statement. I know I certainly want to join them.