December 7, 2025

I’m watching a television show. A minister is talking to his step-daughter, who is trying like crazy to help a good friend who is struggling. He says in so many words. “Too often I look for the big miracle. I try to make everything OK … I want to fix things. But now? … I hear God’s spirit telling me —— all we can do in life is SHOW UP!! BE THERE for those who need you. Show up … be yourself … and somehow —- let God do the rest!!” I’m thinking about that today. We are called to SHOW UP for each other. Maybe we can’t fiix it … maybe things won’t work out the way we want it to ——- but we can SHOW UP. It’s early … it’s dark … the snow is coming down … I wonder how many will “show up” for worship today. But most important —- is “showing up” for each other wherever life takes us. It’s what God calls us to do. God’s spirit is with us —- in all the steps we take. Love and peace … Don