April 16, 2025

I am still smiling at some of your comments about the song we sang in our worship service on Sunday —- ‘Here I am, Lord.” This song touches the hearts of so many of you. I must admit — I get “chills” every time we sing it. Our Lord … our God … gives us life.

There is so much in the world that is good and magical and majestic. We are blessed in so many ways. And yet we all know …and we see it and feel it ——- there is a lot of pain in the world.

Many of you know know what it’s like to struggle. We have family and friends who can’t seem to catch a break. The love bucket at our church is a reminder of all those who need to know — they are not alone!! God looks at our world …. sees his own people struggling … and wonders: WHOM SHALL I SEND??? Well — “It is I, Lord … SEND ME!!” God has given us the ultimate gift: HIS SON. This humble carpenter … in all his humility and grace … teaches the power of giving unto others. Quietly … in small doses … we are called to embody Jesus’ spirit. God sent his son … and he sends us —- to bring hope into places and people where hope is thin. Jesus died on the cross because of his giving and forgiving spirit … and now that spirit needs to live in you and me. “Here I am, Lord … send me.” Yes, Lord … we will hold your people in our hearts!! Peace to all —- Don