What's on your mind...
"Change is never easy, but it's always possible", announced President Obama as he applauded the passing of the Health Care Reform Bill. Who would have thought that a bill offering health care for all Americans would have received such opposition. Let's see, the bill offers insurance coverage regardless of pre-existing illness, tax credits that allow small businesses to provide health insurance for their employees, preventative care coverage, etc. and the problem is??
We could discuss why so much opposition to a bill that will have an historical positive impact on the overall well-being of a nation, but the greatest protest is the cost of such a bill and I don't think we need to spend much time debating cost. Aren't we spending billions(possibly trillions) on a questionable war(with less resistance), gave millions to bail out banks in response to corrupt behavior and let's not mention Halliburton. Are we really protesting the Cost? Is anyone talking about the current expense of emergency room visits, and the long term chronic care bill for preventable illnesses left untreated? Enough on that topic. There is a lesson in the passing of this bill.
Change is never easy, but always possible. What a reminder that whatever the task, no matter how big the dream, or monstrous the adversaries... with relentless effort, unwavering determination, and mustard seed size faith, Yes You Can!!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Somethings Got To Give
What's on your mind...
Sometimes we push ourselves to be Super Women, and on occasion it may be necessary to complete a project or get through a tough week. There's nothing wrong with taking pride in being able to get things done. But come on ladies, if we find ourselves wearing the BIG S on our chest as an accessory every day, somethings got to give. Being overly stressed, pushed to the brink on-the-regular can have a long lasting negative impact on our well being. It can cause our health to suffer, I think we can even operate in this mode for so long that it becomes a normal way of life for us, and that can't be good. We can even get to a place where we are spinning our wheels, and accomplishing very little.
We have to give ourselves permission to have down time, relax and rejuvenate. Not only will our bodies thank us in return, actually, I find that I am more productive when I allow myself time to unwind. Getting things done doesn't have to be running a-mile-a-minute, in may be more of a balancing act. Give yourself a time-out.
Sometimes we push ourselves to be Super Women, and on occasion it may be necessary to complete a project or get through a tough week. There's nothing wrong with taking pride in being able to get things done. But come on ladies, if we find ourselves wearing the BIG S on our chest as an accessory every day, somethings got to give. Being overly stressed, pushed to the brink on-the-regular can have a long lasting negative impact on our well being. It can cause our health to suffer, I think we can even operate in this mode for so long that it becomes a normal way of life for us, and that can't be good. We can even get to a place where we are spinning our wheels, and accomplishing very little.
We have to give ourselves permission to have down time, relax and rejuvenate. Not only will our bodies thank us in return, actually, I find that I am more productive when I allow myself time to unwind. Getting things done doesn't have to be running a-mile-a-minute, in may be more of a balancing act. Give yourself a time-out.
... He rested on the seventh day from all the work that He had done. Genesis 2:2
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Its 10:00, Do You Know Where Your Children Are?
What's on your mind...
At 10:00 am on any given Sunday most of our kids are not in Sunday School. Remember when going to Sunday School was not an option? Our parents and grandparents made sure we went to Sunday School. Now, the decision is left up to the... kids. It's like asking a kid, do you want candy for dinner or broccoli? Do you want to go to Sunday School or stay up late on a Saturday night and sleep in Sunday morning?
Last Sunday the students in the Teen Sunday School class discussed, being used by God and showing compassion toward others. Where else do you find teenagers sharing their thoughts on this topic. "Getting good grades is a way of being used by God, because it shows other students they can do it too". "Singing in the choir is a way that God can use you to bless someone else". These are a couple of things our young people had to say. I don 't know about you, but this is a conversation that I would sign my kids up for any day. Even if it's on a Sunday Morning at 10:00, especially when you consider the alternatives.
At 10:00 am on any given Sunday most of our kids are not in Sunday School. Remember when going to Sunday School was not an option? Our parents and grandparents made sure we went to Sunday School. Now, the decision is left up to the... kids. It's like asking a kid, do you want candy for dinner or broccoli? Do you want to go to Sunday School or stay up late on a Saturday night and sleep in Sunday morning?
Last Sunday the students in the Teen Sunday School class discussed, being used by God and showing compassion toward others. Where else do you find teenagers sharing their thoughts on this topic. "Getting good grades is a way of being used by God, because it shows other students they can do it too". "Singing in the choir is a way that God can use you to bless someone else". These are a couple of things our young people had to say. I don 't know about you, but this is a conversation that I would sign my kids up for any day. Even if it's on a Sunday Morning at 10:00, especially when you consider the alternatives.
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