Shave and a Haircut

It was time for a haircut, so yesterday I tried a place that boasts specializing in men's and boys haircuts. The do it the old fashioned with that includes shaving the back of your neck where the hairline tends to creep below your collar. I had a coupon for money off, so I thought I'd give it a try. No appointments needed. so, while Dee was exercising at her gym, I got my ears lowered. I'm happy with the result.

Later in the day we went to the Cranberry Community Center and Library. Picked up a couple of books on html. Then we walked their indoor course (8 times around the path and you cover 1 mile.). We did a mile. It was good to do that indoors and out of the cold weather. It's a nice option when you want to exercise or walk but can't do it outside. We'll do it again I'm sure.

The lenten luncheon yesterday was again enjoyable. We're getting to know some of the people there from the various churches. They even saved us a couple of seats. Not only that, but the kitchen help seems to know we drink "high test" and brings their special stash out for Dee. (The coffee on the tables is all decafe.) The speaker's topic was "liberating grace." He spoke from Galatians and Ephesians. He suggested that most Christians don't share their faith because they fear they'll do it wrong. And that our fear of not being perfect is what holds us back. That is, we fail to be salt and light. Both of which our world desparately needs. I like the way The Message translation puts it:

"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness! You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.

"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be a light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept...I'm putting you on a light stand - shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."

I like that... the reason we are here is to bring out the God-flavors and God-colors in the world. You see, when we fail to do that Jesus says we are "useless." And that's about the worst thing you can say to someone is that they are useless. Jesus has come that we might have purpose. So, --- shine!