February 13, 2004
Welcome,

I could write about freedom from superstitions. I could continue the saga of our kitchen. Instead I will write of love. Then I can briefly refer to the first two topics also.
You see, love casts out all fear and superstition is based on fear. So we may be free in Jesus. We weren’t born free, but we can live free.

Secondly, only the woman who loves me would be thankful for what I’ve done to her kitchen this week. Every appliance except the fridge is disconnected. All the cabinets are sealed shut for painting. The sink is out and the countertop is bare plywood. We have discovered many new deli’s in town this week.

The last coat of paint goes on this afternoon and all the appliances will be connected. The sink may even be installed. This will be a very good Sabbath.

But I’ve left the topic of love. Yes, Paul does say that love bears all things. That certainly has been the case this week. But the greatest miracle has been in me.

You’d need to have been around for the last two major remodels to fully appreciate the change. But I’ve been pretty positive through this project. And I don’t think it was just the Prozac. I’ve thought less of myself this time. I’ve thought more of who will benefit from my efforts. I’ve let love move me.

So while I’ve been painting, patching drywall, running electrical, rebuilding drawers, assembling plumbing and hanging lighting, I’ve been thinking of one I love. Perhaps more importantly for me, I’ve remembered that she’s been thinking of me.

She has been patient, positive, supportive, thankful and full of anticipation. Hmm. . . I seem to remember Moses saying we have a God who’s like that too. Choose to belong to Someone (and someone) this week.

Under His Wings,
Pastor Steve