Varient thoughts

Since I'm new at this I thought I would start in a safe mode.

Let me comment first on the tragedy the occurred today at the Baptist Church in Illinois. As I understand it, during a worship service the pastor was shot and killed by an unknown man. Motive is not for me to discuss. But how sad a commentary on the world today. For that congregation, and really for all of us, it is a dark day. But shouldn't that be true when any life is taken violently? Shouldn't that be true for all families that have lost loved ones through wanton tragedies such as this? Shouldn't that be true . . .?

In my mind, God must cry as God's children destroy the most precious gift given. Christians are on a journey through Lent, a journey through death and into life - my prayer is that life will once again be lifted up. May your journey through Lent lead you to life, a life that only God can give.

Bill