United
“ Love requires us to forgive . Love ‘ keeps no record of wrongs .’”
We Stand
By Jim Graff
I was fifteen years old when my dad had his first heart attack . It was one they call the widow maker . Thankfully he survived and regained his health over time . My Mom played a big part in that . She heeded the doctor ’ s advice and helped my dad make the adjustments needed . My dad walked every day , rested more and begin to eat differently . My mom totally revamped the family ’ s eating habits . And although I didn ’ t enjoy it as much at first , it was worth it . We were eating healthier and were happy to see my dad making progress .
Every day we make choices based on the consequences they ’ ll bring . Practices are formed by our perceptions in life .
There ’ s no more important time to act on what we believe than now ! America is at a definite crossroads .
Divisive and toxic communication will only bring more chaos and confusion . Blaming others instead of taking personal responsibility will never heal and bring unity .
God needs us to be at our best – to hold to Biblical values and communicate authentically , compassionately and with clarity to our world so we see change .
The Apostle Paul is one of the greatest examples of how a changed perception brought a changed outcome . Saul ( Paul ) was religious and thought
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