Unite in Love

    I've thought a lot about auto-immune diseases over the past few years. My daughter was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis 5 1/2 years ago. My Dad was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis last year. I've been in the process of diagnosis for many years now. Damage from my auto-immune disease has kept me from doing some things I like to do like run and play tennis. Earlier this week when I attempted to ride my bike, I had to stop early because my knee hurt to much to ride.  As I sadly turned around, I thought how much racism is like an auto-immune disease.      First, racism and auto-immune diseases both injure their own body. Auto-immune conditions cause the body to fight against itself. Unfortunately, racism causes the same thing in the human race. While God designed a beautiful rainbow of the human race, some people fight against this diversity. If we are tearing each other down with words or actions, we are fighting against God's design and hindering gro...

So many different emotions going through my brain and heart these days. I don';t even know where to begin. Well I guess beginning with thanksgiving is always a good place to start.  -I'm thankful for God who works good even when we only see the crazy back side of the tapestry.  -I'm thankful for Jesus who has already done it all The work is finished.  -I'm thankful for my wonderful husband and children.  -I'm thankful for supportive friends and family.  -I'm thankful for new friendships which bring life and joy  -I'm thankful for church regathering and fasts from social media -I'm thankful for nice bike rides, for referrals to figure out my health, for good soccer games -I'm thankful for good message about resting in Christ and drawing from His well of living water  -I'm thankful for the opportunity to add to history in a positive way -I'm thankful the technology can be used to advance the gospel  Lord, I lift up to you racial restoration- I ...