Jack’s Winning Words  3/20/20
“If we had no winter, spring would not be so pleasant.  If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”  (Anne Bradstreet)  Last January was one of the warmest on record; so the past winter wasn’t so bad.  Some lives are like that…with ups and downs.  There have been “downs” way below zero for some folks.  But have faith.  God has not forgotten you.  “The Lord has promised good to me” are the words of a favorite poem of mine.   ;-)  Jack

FROM HONEST JOHN:  That is why Kant argues that there must be justice...ultimately.....or we have been cruelly tricked.    Justice demands that the crooks pay and the deceived get recompense.   The Cross goes beyond Justice when the statement of forgiveness is made to the man on the other cross.   Which means that God chooses to act as God and not bend to our rules.    Who can know the mind of God?===JACK:  Finally!  You've jogged my mind to help me recall which philosopher helped me develop my belief system.  I believe as you have described Kant. 

FROM WILLMAR REV:  Kind of like, “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh... but blessed be the Name of the Lord! — I like this one even better- “It’s Friday… But Sunday’s Comin’! 0;-) ===JACK:  I have this Winning Word scheduled..."It's Good Friday, but Easter Sunday's coming!"

FROM KIMLM:  Thanks for the continued words of encouragement. These are very interesting times in our world.===JACK:  "Interesting" is putting it mildly.  But, God still lives!

FROM TAMPA SHIRL:  We count our blessings! Which r many!===JACK:  I learned this hymn in Sunday School..."Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you."

FROM TRIHARDER:  Not sure about that one.===JACK:  In the Optimist Club we say these words each week:  "Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind etc."  It's sometimes easier said than done.

FROM SB AT AG:  Happy Spring, Pastor Freed. Thank you for your “Winning Words.”  Amazing Grace has started a “TELECARE ministry” with volunteers phoning each member each week to check in and to share faith together. Pastor Susanna Muzzin is sending e-mail worship services via text and videos. Hope you’re staying well.  God bless –===JACK:  That's what the Church has always been about...sharing the Good News in different places and in different ways, depending on the circumstances.  God always presents us with challenges...and is there to help us meet them.