Satan's Toolbox

Everyone has a resource they pull from.  Writers read voraciously and persuade, create worlds, motivate, or make us laugh.  Carpenters use their hammers, planes, and blueprints to fashion cathedrals. 

Satan is like that.  But he isn't clever enough to use innovative methods.  Instead he digs into our conscious and subconscious minds, invades our dreams, and finds enough emotional baggage to be a guilt trip agent.

Don't fall for it.  Let your toolbox be filled with love, peace, and joy.

Service From the Heart Lasts Forever

A dear friend just went to his reward.  My memories of him include service - whether it was preparing supper for the women's retreat, repairing a wall, or leading the choir.  He tackled each task with a big smile and a "how can we make this fun" attitude. 

My friend learned the lesson long ago that serving is not just doing.  Going through the motions doesn't touch anyone; only service can do that.  A heart that is cleansed and a mind that's renewed is where serving from the heart lives.

Opportunities abound for us all.  Let's renew our vow to look for them and serve with a glad heart. Decide to serve others - that's a decision that will change your life.