Say it, for goodness' sake!!!

So, if you care about someone (whether that's your child, spouse, boss, employee, or lineman who keeps you safe in the pocket) - SAY SO!

Just took time this morning with a member of our church to brainstorm, pray, and be excited about next steps we can take to do that with our church - for new guests and recent visitors as well as those who are MIA.

And it reminded me to remind you (all 6 of you) to get out of your comfort zone and SAY aloud something valuable to those in your life that are... well... valuable to you.
Jesus said, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." Somebody working for you or loving you or lifting you up? If it's real and important, it should be verbalized too.
Don't miss the shot. Pick up the phone, type the note, hand-write the thank you, or just walk across the room and SAY it.

A Renaissance

A 'renaissance' is a rebirth or revival.
I've been part of a 'Madrigal Dinner' where we wore old-timey clothes and sang weird songs and had fun pretending to live in that era for a short while.
I've seen jokes and episodes of comedy tv making fun of renaissance fairs (faires?), but never been to one.
And this week, after a long season of 'floating' or 'coasting' or what some would call 'spiritual laziness' (including me), I've had the joy of a renaissance in my time with God.
Even during this mediocre season, I've been consistently having a quiet time and some of them have been really good and challenged me. I've worshiped and had some moments of worship that were awesome and I've been thankful for God's provision and prayed a lot and had prayer times with my kids at night and all that. And it mattered and it was good. And I encourage it in others.
But this week... today...
Something 'more.' A gift of greater clarity and actually being 'in' the Word rather than dipping only from the top layer.
I'm thankful. And praying for 'renaissance' in my family, church, and friends. Because it is quite worth it.
Have a good daye.