An Economic Crisis of Historical Proportions

Our money contains a phrase that for some is offensive, and for others it is routinely ignored. The phrase is, "In God we trust." For someone like myself it is really no real challenge to write blogs and talk about this economic crisis as if it were something that happened over there and not at my house. However, I think it is safe to say that it could very well be my turn next. How will I respond to the notion that my family is one paycheck away from serious financial trouble? How will I respond to the inability to put food on the table and pay my bills?

There's a story in the Bible regarding Peter's need to pay his taxes. With no money, and no immediate plans to make any, Peter went to Jesus with his dilemma. Jesus instructed Peter to go fishing. That sounds like a pretty relaxing thing to do when Peter was faced with an economic crisis of historical proportions. So, being the fisherman that he was, Peter followed Jesus' instructions and went fishing. The first fish he caught had in his mouth enough money to pay not only his taxes but Jesus' taxes as well.Maybe it's time I took a few days off and went fishing. Not a bad idea regardless of the outcome.

Let the Meals Begin

I had my first Thanksgiving meal yesterday. A kind group of folks from a local church brought the meal to our campus. Our students and adults enjoyed the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, rolls and desserts. This particular church has been bringing the Thanksgiving meal to our campus for the last 16 years. Two of the original hosts were there last night. When they first came to our campus their daughter was in the sixth grade. She is now married and has children of her own, and she was with them last night. Sure this is only a once a year event, but to know that there are those who are willing to come every year with no plans to to not come in the foreseeable future is indeed impressive. So, thanks church for giving us all good reason to be thankful.