April 9, 2020

Charlie Brown expounding advise….  If only falling in love were that easy!  We never see these ‘kids’ grow up, but I like to think they all remembered the words of wisdom shared through the decades.  Today was a strange day – cloudy, windy, rain, then sunshine!  I opted to finish cleaning my house today.  There is that 5 second window when everything is fresh and tidy!  Ahhhh.  Kelly and I made Chicken Acini de Pepe soup, which was her dad’s very favorite meal.  Yum.  The boys had their school work done early, and when the UPS driver delivered our pre-ordered movie LITTLE WOMEN we made that our evening’s priority.  If you haven’t seen the new version, I recommend it.  Story is the same, but the presentation is very fresh and different. 

Tonight I listened to Paul Eisaman’s message from River Hill Church of Christ.  They had a candlelight communion service broadcast.  No matter how many times I read/hear/see the scriptures of the Last Supper, there is always something moving in the message.  Like I am hearing it again for the first time.  Paul talked about Jesus being disowned, deserted, and betrayed especially during this final week.  John 13 talks about Jesus being our example, the model servant. He greeted and washed the feet of his guests, his disciples.  It’s our obligation and honor to serve as Jesus served, and to not put ourselves above others.  Yes, Jesus washed the feet of those who disowned, deserted, and betrayed Him– because he loved them, and because he loves us.  We should worship and serve him in the same way if we are to be part of JESUS.  And we must share salvation as we serve.  Think on these things.  The night will be long and intense for our Lord – He has nothing but pain and agony to look forward to.  But even in our despair, we can rejoice — we know the end of the story!   

On this date in 1865 General Robert E Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court House (for you fellow Civil War buffs!).  In 1950 (the year I was born!!) Bob Hope made his first television appearance.  And Hugh Hefner was born on this date in 1926. 

Have a blessed, thoughtful Thursday.