It drives on snow-packed roads to arrive at the YMCA for a lap-swim. Yes, I did. Cabin fever pushed me over the edge. But the reward, besides a lovely swim, was seeing the brilliant sunlight on the ice-coated trees--utterly magnificent. The photo below doesn't come close to the spectacular beauty, but I tried!
I have to cling to the fact that "love recognizes no barriers." I am entering this year with a combination of hope and despair relative to our country. I've made it fairly clear that I no longer have a place in my life for organized religion. Obviously I am not alone in that sentiment. Alas, part of the catalyst for this was working at a church for 6+ years. Here is a message of hope from Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath:
Because we can’t afford to keep squabbling about things like buildings, budgets, pews, stoles, handbells, praise bands, and carpet…. We must stop that at once. God needs all hands on deck. We cannot continue operating as if we are a private club with members, dues, and privileges. Why? Because Jesus never acts like that. Our neighbors need us. God needs us. We need us too.
A simple act of kindness is a good place to start.
Leta
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| Ice-coated trees in Wichita, January 2025 |
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