TO BE ALONE AND NOT TO BE

Skiing is fun... but tree skiing is additionally fun. Skiing in the trees is a unique experience. One moment you can be skiing down a run with dozens of others and then duck into a slope of trees and seconds later you are completely and utterly alone. This week I was told: "To Face God You Must Meet Him Alone." Participating in a liturgy is an opportunity to come to God... but coming to the face of God can only be done alone. Even within a worship service the devil can get us to think that by being present in a worship service places us before God (I doubt that does anymore than listening to the radio). So, whether in a forest or a sanctuary I remind myself and encourage you to go face God.

Then there are times with people. I was reminded this week by a friend that women (in a romantic context) need to hear and feel you care often - or in other words, repeatedly. With all respect to the ladies, I think it would be a worthwhile endeavor to let all know as often as possible how much I/you care. It seems like that would reflect the actions of God... He very often tells us how much He cares and He does it in many ways.